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Demonstrate basic surfing manoeuvres in controlled conditions

Demonstrate basic surfing manoeuvres in controlled conditions

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOSRF202A
State Code
D6500
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/02/2012
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
21/02/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform basic surfing manoeuvres in controlled conditions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for the surfing activity.
  • 1.1. Ensure sufficient food and water is available to maintain physiological well being during activity.
  • 1.2. Select an appropriate activity site or location in controlled conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.3. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information.
  • 1.4. Identify potential hazards within the surf environment and minimise risks as advised by the supervisor.
2. Select surfing equipment.
  • 2.1. Select craft and equipment according to design and construction features and check working condition.
  • 2.2. Fit and adjust equipment correctly to ensure comfort, safety and suitability to the participant and craft.
  • 2.3. Transport the craft in a manner that minimises damage.
  • 2.4. Identify the need for board waxing and demonstrate waxing technique, where required.
3. Enter and exit the water.
  • 3.1. Select a safe location for entering the water and carry the craft out, avoiding hazards, to a depth where it can be safely sat and or laid upon.
  • 3.2. Propel the craft through broken and unbroken waves and flat water whilst walking with a leg rope attached, where applicable.
  • 3.3. Apply skills to ensure measures are taken so that the craft is always facing into oncoming waves.
4. Manoeuvre the craft.
  • 4.1. Demonstrate the ability to sit and or lay upon the craft both within depth and outside depth in still water.
  • 4.2. Propel and control the craft, using efficient paddling techniques, in still water and then through broken and unbroken waves.
  • 4.3. Manoeuvre and turn the craft both within and outside the surf zones using a variety of methods.
  • 4.4. Demonstrate correct dismount drill in both the prone and standing positions.
  • 4.5. Apply wipe-out procedures, ensuring personal safety and safety of other surfers.
5. Catch and ride a wave and paddle in flat
  • 5.1. Observe surfing etiquette when catching and riding waves.
  • 5.2. Catch broken waves demonstrating control and basic surfing manoeuvres without wiping out.
  • 5.3. Ride broken waves prone and, where appropriate to the craft, while kneeling, sitting and standing.
  • 5.4. Paddle in prone, kneeling, and standing position in flat water.
6. Evaluate surfing activity.
  • 6.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.
  • 6.2. Identify improvements for future surfing experiences.
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.
Food and water may include:
range of foods
hydration.
Controlled conditions may include:
sandy beaches
beaches with even gradient
areas free from rocks
areas free from rips
minimal lateral current
white water unless surf less than ½ metre
wind less than 20 knots
water depth of chest deep or less
spilling waves
absence of shore dump
small channel
flat water - creeks, rivers and lakes.
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
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
emergency procedures
code of ethics.
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
event warnings
river level
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course failure.
Craft may include:
bodyboards
surfboards
soft surfboards
single and double sit on kayaks
no craft (body surfing)
stand up paddle boards.
Equipment may include:
fins
wetsuit
rash shirt
craft
rescue and safety equipment
leg ropes
paddles for sit on kayaks
helmets.
Transport may include:
vehicle
carrying craft on head or shoulder
under one arm either alone or in pairs.
Safe location may include:
controlled conditions
marked beach zones.
Efficient paddling techniques may include:
freestyle action
butterfly action
forward and reverse strokes
forward and reverse sweeps
low support and rudder strokes (sit on kayaks only)
hands lightly cupped
nose of board just clear of water
arms slightly bent at elbow
pivot turns and arc turns
back arch kept to minimum
deep sculling action under the water.
Manoeuvre may include:
traversing along a wave
turning
correct use of body weight
correct rotation techniques.
Wipe-out procedures may include:
covering head with arms
wrestling or holding board tight when in prone position
pushing board clear with feet when in the water and when standing
waiting for turbulence to subside
floating to the surface in a horizontal position.
Surfing etiquette may include:
looking inside, to see if anyone is on wave
avoid dropping in
person closest to breaking part of wave has right of way
wave rider to avoid swimmers and other surfers.
Basic surfing manoeuvres may include:
catching and riding wave
standing
traversing
turning.
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:
applies relevant process to plan and select appropriate craft and equipment suitable for the activity
applies wipe out procedures, ensuring personal safety and safety of other surfers and swimmers
evaluates and reflects on own surfing performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple surfing activities that are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information, such as weather sources, to accurately plan and select appropriate equipment for the surfing activity
a surf beach with controlled conditions suitable to participants
a qualified leader or supervisor
equipment such as a suitable craft.
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 of surf environments, including types and features of waves, and possible hazards
observation of safe participation and demonstration of surfing techniques, manoeuvres and etiquette
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOSRF201A Demonstrate surf survival and self rescue skills.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6318 SROSRF002B Perform basic surfing manoeuvres in controlled conditions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBE67 SISOSRF001 Surf small waves using basic manoeuvres Unit of competency