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Instruct advanced personal water craft riding skills
Instruct advanced personal water craft riding skills
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOPWC506A
SISOPWC506A
State Code
D6441
D6441
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct the advanced skills of riding a personal water craft. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating an instructional personal water craft session to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to safely operate, manoeuvre and stop a personal water craft in moderate to difficult conditions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a personal water craft riding session.
- 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.2. Assess participant's current personal water craft 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 personal water craft riding plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Identify potential hazards associated with riding a personal water craft in moderate to difficult conditions and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.6. 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, and check working condition.
- 2.2. Check equipment for safety and suitability according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations, and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.
- 2.3. Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure suitability to the location and activity.
3. Brief participants.
- 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the personal water craft riding 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 to use while participating in personal water craft activities.
- 3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
- 3.5. Check and confirm that all participant equipment is fitted and adjusted.
4. Instruct session.
- 4.1. Conduct introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.
- 4.2. Monitor individual participant's performance during personal water craft riding session in moderate to difficult conditions.
- 4.3. Apply instructional techniques to impart required knowledge, advancedpersonal water craft riding skills and safety and rescue procedures.
- 4.4. Observe participants during session and adjust or refine individual and or group technique as required.
- 4.5. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their personal water craft riding 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. Evaluate relevant aspects of the personal water craft session and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future personal water craft riding 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 personal water craft skills and techniques
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation
Instructional plan may include:
personal water craft activities and drills
duration of activities and drills.
Personal water craft riding plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
instructor and participant ratios
safety requirements
risk management plan.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations
marine regulations
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
assessment procedures
time and budget constraints
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
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
slippery or unstable shore
poor posture, poor technique
poor carrying techniques
poor carrying techniques
loose or insecure craft when being transported
other craft.
Moderate to difficult conditions may include:
Areas of exposed coastline with currents, difficult landings, or open crossings
open crossings with wind speeds of 17-21 knots
wave heights of at least 1.0metre
surf up to 2.0metres
distances beyond 4 nautical miles.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course 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 level
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather and water conditions
equipment failure
participant's needs.
Equipment may include:
personal water craft equipment
tools and spare parts
safety, first aid and rescue equipment
navigation equipment
communication equipment.
Resources may include:
clothing
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
personal water craft techniques
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
appropriate spacing between participants
contingency and risk management plans
use of safety and rescue equipment.
Instructional techniques may include:
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
Required knowledge may include:
advanced personal water craft skills and techniques
water conditions
minimal impact practices
communication systems used in personal water craft riding.
Advanced personal water craft riding skills may include:
pre start checks
launching or retrieving
change in posture and position
sitting and standing
weight transfer and distribution
speed and throttle control
stopping and driving
turning and manoeuvring
navigating a route
towing or being towed.
Safety and rescue procedures may include:
emergency response
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common personal water craft injuries
communication systems.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
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 personal water craft skills and techniques
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation
Instructional plan may include:
personal water craft activities and drills
duration of activities and drills.
Personal water craft riding plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
instructor and participant ratios
safety requirements
risk management plan.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations
marine regulations
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
assessment procedures
time and budget constraints
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
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
slippery or unstable shore
poor posture, poor technique
poor carrying techniques
poor carrying techniques
loose or insecure craft when being transported
other craft.
Moderate to difficult conditions may include:
Areas of exposed coastline with currents, difficult landings, or open crossings
open crossings with wind speeds of 17-21 knots
wave heights of at least 1.0metre
surf up to 2.0metres
distances beyond 4 nautical miles.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course 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 level
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather and water conditions
equipment failure
participant's needs.
Equipment may include:
personal water craft equipment
tools and spare parts
safety, first aid and rescue equipment
navigation equipment
communication equipment.
Resources may include:
clothing
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
personal water craft techniques
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
appropriate spacing between participants
contingency and risk management plans
use of safety and rescue equipment.
Instructional techniques may include:
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
Required knowledge may include:
advanced personal water craft skills and techniques
water conditions
minimal impact practices
communication systems used in personal water craft riding.
Advanced personal water craft riding skills may include:
pre start checks
launching or retrieving
change in posture and position
sitting and standing
weight transfer and distribution
speed and throttle control
stopping and driving
turning and manoeuvring
navigating a route
towing or being towed.
Safety and rescue procedures may include:
emergency response
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common personal water craft injuries
communication systems.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
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 personal water craft 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 advanced personal water craft riding performance
applies and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles
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 personal water craft activities on moderate to difficult waters that meet the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document personal water craft sessions
a suitable body of water with moderate to difficult conditions that enables the conduct of advanced personal water craft instructional sessions
participants to take part in the session
personal water craft equipment, tools and spare parts, safety and first aid equipment, navigation aids and teaching equipment
a suitable and safe method of transport, if required to drive craft to and from activity location.
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 personal water craft activities
observation of safe personal water craft instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of personal water craft 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 personal water craft 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 advanced personal water craft riding performance
applies and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles
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 personal water craft activities on moderate to difficult waters that meet the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document personal water craft sessions
a suitable body of water with moderate to difficult conditions that enables the conduct of advanced personal water craft instructional sessions
participants to take part in the session
personal water craft equipment, tools and spare parts, safety and first aid equipment, navigation aids and teaching equipment
a suitable and safe method of transport, if required to drive craft to and from activity location.
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 personal water craft activities
observation of safe personal water craft instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of personal water craft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBF08 | SISOPWC004 | Lead personal water craft activities in slight water conditions | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D445 | SIS50310 | Diploma of Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |