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Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills

Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills

Unit of competency
National Code
SISCAQU008
State Code
AVD71
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2016
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/04/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop lesson plans and instruct a broad range of clients in water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills. This involves using drills, activities and games according to best practice principles of aquatic activities.This unit applies to those conducting learn-to-swim and water safety classes in swimming pools and confined natural shallow water venues. Work is performed according to relevant legislation including working with children and/or vulnerable people checks, organisational policies and procedures and best practice principles.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop lesson plans.
  • 1.1 Consider participant group characteristics and identify water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills to be developed.
  • 1.2 Assess participant readiness.
  • 1.3 Determine appropriate instructional methods to acquire the relevant skills.
  • 1.4 Determine appropriate drills, activities and/or games for the participant group.
  • 1.5 Develop and document lesson plans that incorporate key instructional information.
2. Conduct lessons.
  • 2.1 Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for maintenance requirements.
  • 2.2 Provide clear and accurate instruction on drills, activities and/or games.
  • 2.3 Appropriately introduce participants to the water.
  • 2.4 Demonstrate skills and techniques, and monitor the participation and performance of each participant.
  • 2.5 Observe participant movement through water according to principles of movement in water and adjust or refine individual or group performance, as required.
  • 2.6 Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants.
  • 2.7 Modify activity, as required according to participant needs and factors that affect skills acquisition.
  • 2.8 Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
  • 2.9 Monitor time and complete drills, activities or games within time allocated.
  • 2.10 Complete lesson documentation.
3. Review and adapt instruction.
  • 3.1 Request and respond to feedback from participants.
  • 3.2 Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions.
  • 3.3 Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
  • 3.4 Implement modifications to future instruction in response to feedback and review of participant progress.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6156 SISCAQU308A Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEN74 SISCAQU024 Teach water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills Unit of competency