This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to paddle a craft as part of a group on small inland flatwater areas such as small lakes, dams and rivers according to planned courses. It requires the ability to self-rescue from a capsize. The unit provides skills to paddle a canoe, sit in or sit on top kayak on bodies of water in less than moderate wind conditions, where the current flow is consistently recorded as less than one knot, and where there is ease of access to the shore; within 400 metres.It applies to assistant leaders and support staff who use these skills when assisting with the delivery of paddling activities for groups of participants. They work under close supervision, and according to instructions and guidance provided by supervising activity leaders who may be guides or instructors. 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.