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Use long boards in difficult conditions
Use long boards in difficult conditions
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOYSA404A
SISOYSA404A
State Code
D6526
D6526
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to launch, land and sail a long board with a centreboard and fully battened sail, in planning conditions on open water.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for the long board activity.
- 1.1. Identify food and water requirements to maintain physiological well being during activity.
- 1.2. Select an activity site or open water location with difficult conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.3. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information, and determine potential beach conditions.
- 1.4. Identify potential hazards within the windsurfing environment and minimise risks.
- 1.5. Determine emergency action to be taken in the event of broken fins, universal, mast and boom according to organisational policies and procedures.
2. Select equipment.
- 2.1. Identify features of board construction and design, and select the most appropriate long board for specified requirements.
- 2.2. Determine the advantages and disadvantages of various types of sails and select a suitable sail for the conditions.
- 2.3. Select equipment according to design and construction features and check working condition.
- 2.4. Select clothing suitable for the prevailing and anticipated conditions.
- 2.5. Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort, safety and suitability.
3. Rig long board.
- 3.1. Rig rotational camber-induced and other high-tech sails.
- 3.2. Adjust harness line where required, and ensure rig selection is suitable to the conditions.
- 3.3. Adjust the rig for all points of sail and different wind strengths and conditions.
4. Launch and land long board.
- 4.1. Launch long board from a beach start, through a shore break in a controlled manner.
- 4.2. Sail out through small breaking waves efficiently.
- 4.3. Carry out a water start in varied conditions.
- 4.4. Demonstrate controlled landings with board and rig held aloft, while applying carrying technique.
5. Manoeuvre the long board.
- 5.1. Apply a refined stance, incorporating hands, feet and body position, on all points of sail.
- 5.2. Luff up and bear away with mast track and centre-board adjustments to improve steering.
- 5.3. Close the slot, reducing wet area, and use footstraps, mast track and harness to optimise speed.
- 5.4. Tack in strong winds and rough seas.
- 5.5. Use the carve gybe and non-planning gybe in strong winds and rough seas.
- 5.6. Plan and demonstrate a routine of freestyle tricks.
- 5.7. Sail backwards and manoeuvre board around a triangular course, in rough conditions.
- 5.8. Apply strategies to assist others in difficulty according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.9. Demonstrate jury rigging for different breakages.
6. Maintain and repair equipment.
- 6.1. Maintain high tech equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisational policies and procedures.
- 6.2. Refer repairs beyond the limit of personal ability to relevant specialists.
7. Evaluate windsurfing activity.
- 7.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.
- 7.2. Identify improvements for future long board windsurfing experiences in difficult conditions.
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
perishability
storage
hydration.
Difficult conditions may include:
wind strength of 15 knots plus
wave height of 30 - 50 cm
open waters
planning conditions.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use, maintenance and storage of equipment
emergency procedures
communication protocols
windsurfing etiquette
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
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Board may include:
long board, greater than 320cm, with centreboard and fully battened sail.
Types of sails may include:
fully battened
camber induced.
Equipment may include:
harness system
wetsuits
drysuits
boots
gloves
Personal Flotation Devices, types 1, 2 and 3
buoys to mark out a course
safety and first aid equipment
rescue equipment.
Freestyle tricks may include:
spin tack
duck tack
railrides
pirouettes
spin gybes
sail spins.
Jury rigging may include:
broken universal joint
broken outhaul line
broken boom camlock.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
Food and water may include:
range of foods
perishability
storage
hydration.
Difficult conditions may include:
wind strength of 15 knots plus
wave height of 30 - 50 cm
open waters
planning conditions.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use, maintenance and storage of equipment
emergency procedures
communication protocols
windsurfing etiquette
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
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Board may include:
long board, greater than 320cm, with centreboard and fully battened sail.
Types of sails may include:
fully battened
camber induced.
Equipment may include:
harness system
wetsuits
drysuits
boots
gloves
Personal Flotation Devices, types 1, 2 and 3
buoys to mark out a course
safety and first aid equipment
rescue equipment.
Freestyle tricks may include:
spin tack
duck tack
railrides
pirouettes
spin gybes
sail spins.
Jury rigging may include:
broken universal joint
broken outhaul line
broken boom camlock.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
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 long board and equipment suitable for difficult, open water conditions, and conducts repairs and maintenance of board and equipment where required
rigs high-tech sails, launches and lands long board from a beach start through a shore break using controlled techniques, and applies a refined stance on all points of sail
sails backwards and manoeuvres board around a triangular course in difficult, open water conditions
assists and rescues other windsurfers in a safe and efficient manner
evaluates and reflects on own windsurfing performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple long board windsurfing activities in difficult conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information, such as weather sources, to plan and select equipment for the windsurfing activity
a suitable open water location with winds of at least 15 knots and wave heights of 30-50cm
a long board greater than 320cm with a suitable rig
sailboarding, rescue and safety and first aid equipment.
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 open water windsurfing environments and the use of high performance equipment
observation of safe participation and demonstration of long board windsurfing techniques and manoeuvres in difficult conditions
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:
applies relevant process to plan and select long board and equipment suitable for difficult, open water conditions, and conducts repairs and maintenance of board and equipment where required
rigs high-tech sails, launches and lands long board from a beach start through a shore break using controlled techniques, and applies a refined stance on all points of sail
sails backwards and manoeuvres board around a triangular course in difficult, open water conditions
assists and rescues other windsurfers in a safe and efficient manner
evaluates and reflects on own windsurfing performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple long board windsurfing activities in difficult conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information, such as weather sources, to plan and select equipment for the windsurfing activity
a suitable open water location with winds of at least 15 knots and wave heights of 30-50cm
a long board greater than 320cm with a suitable rig
sailboarding, rescue and safety and first aid equipment.
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 open water windsurfing environments and the use of high performance equipment
observation of safe participation and demonstration of long board windsurfing techniques and manoeuvres in difficult conditions
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J768 | SIS40313 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |