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Instruct windsurfing
Instruct windsurfing
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOYSA406A
SISOYSA406A
State Code
D6528
D6528
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct windsurfing activities. This unit focuses on planning, implementing and evaluating an instructional windsurfing session to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently in windsurfing activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a windsurfing session.
- 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.2. Assess participant's current windsurfing knowledge in order to determine the session'saims and objectives.
- 1.3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.4. Develop a windsurfing plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Select a suitable site or location for the session according to participant's needs, session's aims, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.6. Identify potential hazards associated with windsurfing and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.7. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans.
2. Select and organise equipment and resources.
- 2.1. Select and access equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.2. Check equipment for safety and suitability according to relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and manufacturer's recommendations.
- 2.3. Correct any equipment deficiencies and adjust to ensure personal comfort.
- 2.4. Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure their suitability to the location and activity.
- 2.5. Arrange, where required, protective and or safety clothingfor each participant.
3. Brief participants.
- 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the windsurfing session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
- 3.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
- 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while participating in windsurfing activities.
- 3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
- 3.5. Identify minimal impact practices for the activity and communicate to participants.
- 3.6. Check and confirm that all participants' boards and equipment are fitted and adjusted, and clothing is suitable.
4. Instruct windsurfingsession.
- 4.1. Conduct introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.
- 4.2. Apply instructional techniques to impart required windsurfing knowledge, windsurfing skills and safety procedures.
- 4.3. Demonstrate rescue techniques specific to windsurfing, and provide opportunities for practice.
- 4.4. Monitor individual participant's performance, behaviour and location during windsurfing session.
- 4.5. Observe participants during windsurfing activities and adjust or refine individual and or group technique as required.
- 4.6. Monitor and assess instructional activities and associated risks, and modify where required according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.7. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their windsurfing skills and knowledge.
5. Complete post session responsibilities.
- 5.1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.2. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.
- 5.3. Apply feedback and assessment to evaluate relevant aspects of the windsurfing session and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future windsurfing instructional sessions.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience and knowledge
physical development.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing windsurfing skills and techniques
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
windsurfing activities
duration of activities.
Windsurfing plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
site, equipment and resources
instructor and participant ratios
safety requirements
risk and contingency management plan.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use, maintenance and storage of equipment
assessment procedures
time and budget constraints
communication protocols
windsurfing etiquette
code of ethics.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
coastal patrol or coastguard
volunteer marine rescue
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather and or conditions
equipment failure
participant's needs.
Equipment may include
windsurfing equipment
safety, first aid and rescue equipment
communication equipment
repair equipment.
Resources may include:
clothing and footwear
food and water
teaching aids.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
risk and hazard prevention and management
safety procedures
windsurfing techniques and manoeuvres
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
treatment and prevention of common windsurfing incidents or risks
determining safe areas and boundaries
managing group in emergency situations.
Instructional techniques may include:
sequence of instruction:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply
feedback.
Required windsurfing knowledge may include:
windsurfing skills and techniques
water features, hazards and risks
minimal impact practices
communication systems used in windsurfing.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
Characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience and knowledge
physical development.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing windsurfing skills and techniques
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
windsurfing activities
duration of activities.
Windsurfing plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
site, equipment and resources
instructor and participant ratios
safety requirements
risk and contingency management plan.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use, maintenance and storage of equipment
assessment procedures
time and budget constraints
communication protocols
windsurfing etiquette
code of ethics.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
coastal patrol or coastguard
volunteer marine rescue
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather and or conditions
equipment failure
participant's needs.
Equipment may include
windsurfing equipment
safety, first aid and rescue equipment
communication equipment
repair equipment.
Resources may include:
clothing and footwear
food and water
teaching aids.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
risk and hazard prevention and management
safety procedures
windsurfing techniques and manoeuvres
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
treatment and prevention of common windsurfing incidents or risks
determining safe areas and boundaries
managing group in emergency situations.
Instructional techniques may include:
sequence of instruction:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply
feedback.
Required windsurfing knowledge may include:
windsurfing skills and techniques
water features, hazards and risks
minimal impact practices
communication systems used in windsurfing.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for windsurfing sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve windsurfing performance
evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of windsurfing activities that meet the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable body of water and conditions for the conduct of windsurfing instructional sessions
participants to take part in windsurfing sessions
windsurfing, safety, rescue, first aid and teaching equipment
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document windsurfing sessions.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all windsurfing activities
observation of safe windsurfing instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of windsurfing session plans
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for windsurfing sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve windsurfing performance
evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of windsurfing activities that meet the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable body of water and conditions for the conduct of windsurfing instructional sessions
participants to take part in windsurfing sessions
windsurfing, safety, rescue, first aid and teaching equipment
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document windsurfing sessions.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all windsurfing activities
observation of safe windsurfing instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of windsurfing session plans
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBE62 | SISOWIN002 | Lead windsurfing activities in smooth water and light wind conditions | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J768 | SIS40313 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |