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Paddle a canoe on inland flatwater

Paddle a canoe on inland flatwater

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOCNE002
State Code
OBF64
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2019
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
13/12/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to paddle a canoe as part of a group on inland flatwater areas such as lakes, dams and slow moving rivers and according to planned courses. It requires the ability to self-rescue from a capsize and to rescue others in deep water.The unit provides skills to paddle on bodies of water in less than moderate wind conditions, where the current flow is consistently recorded as less than one knot.It applies to leaders, guides or instructors, who use these skills when leading participants during canoeing activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units. The unit can also apply to assistants and support staff.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for the paddle.
  • 1.1. Select clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the paddle and conditions, and check for safe working condition.
  • 1.2. Carry, prepare craft and complete safety and serviceability checks.
  • 1.3. Waterproof, pack and stow clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during paddle.
  • 1.4. Interpret planned course from activity plans and maps to assist in following the course.
  • 1.5. Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
  • 1.6. Confirm protocols for communications between paddlers.
  • 1.7. Fit and adjust personal protective equipment to ensure comfort and safety.
2. Paddle and manoeuvre canoes on flatwater.
  • 2.1. Embark and launch canoe from bank, shore or jetty while maintaining stability.
  • 2.2. Control direction of canoe forward, in reverse and sideways using a range of appropriate strokes and edges.
  • 2.3. Maintain appropriate posture, use of trunk rotation, paddle and blade to efficiently paddle the canoe.
  • 2.4. Establish and maintain an appropriate paddling rhythm and pace to minimise fatigue, strain and injury.
  • 2.5. Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury.
  • 2.6. Maintain visual contact and effective communication with party members throughout all activities.
  • 2.7. Monitor party formation, paddling pace and space between canoes and make required adjustments.
3. Rescue self following a capsize.
  • 3.1. Exit the canoe in a controlled manner, following a capsize, and recover paddle.
  • 3.2. Manoeuvre the paddle and upturned canoe to shore or to rescue craft and empty out water.
  • 3.3. Use techniques when in deep water to empty water and re-enter canoe.
4. Perform deep water rescues in flatwater conditions.
  • 4.1. Identify immediate hazards, assess risks and negotiate to avoid injury to self and others.
  • 4.2. Select and use other leaders or party members, equipment and rescue techniques appropriate to situation.
  • 4.3. Manoeuvre rescue craft to capsized party member, forming a raft-up as required.
  • 4.4. Provide clear and concise instructions to person being rescued and others assisting.
  • 4.5. Assist rescuee to return to their craft using rescue technique appropriate to situation.
  • 4.6. Assess ability of rescuee to continue and tow to nearest safe landing, as required.
5. Land and secure canoes.
  • 5.1. Land and disembark canoe at bank, shore or jetty while maintaining stability.
  • 5.2. Secure canoe to bank, shore or jetty using appropriate knots.
  • 5.3. Secure canoe for road transport using suitable methods.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6313 SISOCNE303A Apply canoeing skills Unit of competency