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Plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage

Plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOKYS406A
State Code
D6411
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and navigate an inshore passage for a sea kayak and determine the sea kayak's position. This includes the use of coastal navigational charts to plan and conduct the passage and the application of coastal navigational techniques to fix a position.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan route for inshore voyage.
  • 1.1. Select instrumentation and equipment for navigation and position fixing.
  • 1.2. Handle, use and store coastal navigational equipment and documentation according to organisational policies and procedures, to ensure continued availability, utility and length of life.
  • 1.3. Determine the route for an inshore voyage after considering the possible navigational hazards.
  • 1.4. Identify, record and develop actions to deal with critical points along the proposed route of the voyage.
  • 1.5. Determine potential navigational problems that may occur along the planned inshore route and develop a contingency plan for dealing with them.
2. Conduct an inshore passage.
  • 2.1. Interpret sea and weather conditions and apply meteorological information to make decisions on direction.
  • 2.2. Identify navigational hazards and fix the position to enable decisions to be made on course direction.
  • 2.3. Make required alterations to the course according to prevailing circumstances, organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
3. Fix sea kayak group's position within a limited area.
  • 3.1. Select a primary position fixing technique and fix sea kayak's position according to prevailing conditions.
  • 3.2. Check for errors and make appropriate corrections and allowances to derived courses and bearings.
  • 3.3. Apply time interval between fixes and regular verification of primary position fixing appropriate to the prevailing navigational conditions.
  • 3.4. Record position of group according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
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.
Instrumentation and equipment may include:
Global Positioning System
magnetic compass
scale measure
Portland square
watch
pencil
parallel ruler
dividers
protractor.
Documentation may include:
Australia Pilot
tide book
Notices to Mariners
maritime regulations
navigational charts
topographic and specialty maps
operational orders
coastal guides
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
chart and publication publisher's instructions
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
loose or insecure craft when being transported.
other craft.
Contingency plan may include:
alternate routes, exit points
spare equipment in case of delay, loss, illness, injury or damage.
Meteorological information may include:
marine forecast
synoptic charts
daily and weekly forecasts including warnings, maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall predictions
satellite images
high and low tide predictions.
Prevailing circumstances may include:
weather and sea conditions
navigational hazards
buoyage and signage
overall passage plan requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations
marine regulations.
Position fixing technique may include:
visual such as landmarks and range marks, cross bearings and transits
aids to navigation such as lights and buoys
dead reckoning
Global Positioning System
Errors may include:
random
instrument
system
data.
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 selects navigation instrumentation and equipment suitable to the location and sea and weather conditions
applies knowledge of weather and sea conditions to plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage, and makes decisions regarding negotiation of hazards and safety of self and group
demonstrates position fixing while undergoing a sea kayaking voyage, and makes decisions regarding contingency arrangements where required.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in sea kayaking inshore voyages and activities that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information such as maps and charts for local area
suitable sea kayaking locations that allow for planning and navigating of inshore passages
sea kayaking, rescue, first aid and navigation equipment
a suitable and safe method of transport, if required, to transport sea kayak 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:
observation of the planning and review process with evidence of reference to navigation and instrumentation resources and equipment
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all aspects of planning and navigating a sea kayaking inshore passage
observation of safe participation and demonstration of navigation skills, such as fixing position
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:
SISOKYS304A Demonstrate sea kayaking skills in moderate to difficult conditions
SISOOPS303A Interpret weather for marine environments.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6217 SROKYS005A Plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBF35 SISOFLD005 Navigate waterway courses Unit of competency