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Instruct alpine skiing skills
Instruct alpine skiing skills
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOSKI408A
SISOSKI408A
State Code
D6484
D6484
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct alpine skiing skills. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating an instructional alpine skiing session to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently, or with minimal supervision, in an alpine skiing activity.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan an alpine skiing session.
- 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics to determine the session'saims and objectives.
- 1.2. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.3. Develop an alpine skiing plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.4. Identify potential hazards associated with alpine skiing on intermediate or advanced terrain and minimise risks, according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans.
2. Select and organise equipment and resources.
- 2.1. Select and access equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability.
- 2.2. Check equipment for safety and suitability, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations, and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.
- 2.3. Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure suitability to the location and activity.
3. Brief participants.
- 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the alpine skiing session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
- 3.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
- 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while alpine skiing.
- 3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
- 3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the session.
4. Instruct an alpine skiing session.
- 4.1. Conduct introductory activities for participants, to reduce the risk of injury.
- 4.2. Demonstrate how emergency and non-routine situations are to be dealt with in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.3. Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart activity specific knowledge, alpine skiing skills and safety and rescue procedures.
- 4.4. Monitor individual participant's performance during session and adjust or refine individual and or group technique as required.
- 4.5. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their alpine skiing skills and knowledge.
5. Complete post session responsibilities.
- 5.1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.2. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.
- 5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of the alpine skiing session, and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future alpine skiing instructional sessions.
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.
Participant's needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural factors
situational factors
previous experience
fitness level
physical capabilities
injuries and illnesses.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing alpine skiing skills
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation
Instructional plan may include:
alpine skiing activities and drills
duration of activities and drills.
Alpine skiing plan may include:
session's aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location or site
instructor and participant ratios
resources
equipment
weather details
safety requirements.
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
time and budget constraints
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
instructor and participant ratios
code of ethics
snowsport area signs and regulations
Alpine Responsibility Code.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards
Intermediate or advanced terrain includes:
blue runs at a snowsport area
black runs at a snowsport area.
Risks may include
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course failure.
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
river heights
synoptic charts
high and low tides.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather or conditions
equipment failure
emergency situation
unavailability of location.
Equipment may include:
alpine or Telemark skis
poles
ski boots
ski bindings
goggles
safety and first aid equipment
rescue equipment.
Resources may include:
food and water
clothing and footwear
teaching aids
map
backpack or bumbag.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
equipment requirements, selection and use
safety practices and procedures
alpine skiing techniques
type of skiing
activity boundaries
objectives
rules and codes
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
use of communication
boundaries clearly identified
undamaged equipment
use of safety and rescue equipment.
Participant's performance may include:
use of appropriate communication system
alpine skiing technique
attitude and behaviour
negotiation of hazards
use of equipment.
Instructional techniques may include:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply
orientate, enhance, synthesise
Required knowledge may include:
alpine skiing skills and techniques
minimal impact practices
risk and hazard management
equipment selection, use and maintenance
communication systems used when alpine skiing.
Alpine skiing skills may include:
turns
stance in relation to fore and aft planes of movement
coordination in the rotational, lateral and vertical planes of movement
timing
speed and precision to blend the planes of movement
speed control
use of turn shapes:
sequencing of skill acquisition and progression
negotiation of hazards and or risks
use and maintenance of equipment.
Safety and rescue procedures may include:
emergency response procedures
group management in emergency situations
emergency response equipment
understanding of safety practices.
Opportunities may include:
locations suitable to skill level
range of alpine skiing equipment and clothing available
alpine skiing clubs or groups in the vicinity.
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.
Participant's needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural factors
situational factors
previous experience
fitness level
physical capabilities
injuries and illnesses.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing alpine skiing skills
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation
Instructional plan may include:
alpine skiing activities and drills
duration of activities and drills.
Alpine skiing plan may include:
session's aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location or site
instructor and participant ratios
resources
equipment
weather details
safety requirements.
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
time and budget constraints
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
instructor and participant ratios
code of ethics
snowsport area signs and regulations
Alpine Responsibility Code.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards
Intermediate or advanced terrain includes:
blue runs at a snowsport area
black runs at a snowsport area.
Risks may include
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course failure.
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
river heights
synoptic charts
high and low tides.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather or conditions
equipment failure
emergency situation
unavailability of location.
Equipment may include:
alpine or Telemark skis
poles
ski boots
ski bindings
goggles
safety and first aid equipment
rescue equipment.
Resources may include:
food and water
clothing and footwear
teaching aids
map
backpack or bumbag.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
equipment requirements, selection and use
safety practices and procedures
alpine skiing techniques
type of skiing
activity boundaries
objectives
rules and codes
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
use of communication
boundaries clearly identified
undamaged equipment
use of safety and rescue equipment.
Participant's performance may include:
use of appropriate communication system
alpine skiing technique
attitude and behaviour
negotiation of hazards
use of equipment.
Instructional techniques may include:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply
orientate, enhance, synthesise
Required knowledge may include:
alpine skiing skills and techniques
minimal impact practices
risk and hazard management
equipment selection, use and maintenance
communication systems used when alpine skiing.
Alpine skiing skills may include:
turns
stance in relation to fore and aft planes of movement
coordination in the rotational, lateral and vertical planes of movement
timing
speed and precision to blend the planes of movement
speed control
use of turn shapes:
sequencing of skill acquisition and progression
negotiation of hazards and or risks
use and maintenance of equipment.
Safety and rescue procedures may include:
emergency response procedures
group management in emergency situations
emergency response equipment
understanding of safety practices.
Opportunities may include:
locations suitable to skill level
range of alpine skiing equipment and clothing available
alpine skiing clubs or groups in the vicinity.
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:
plans and delivers precise relevant information, explanations and demonstrations for alpine skiing session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to improve performance as required
evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of alpine skiing activities for participants with different needs and characteristics to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must ensure access to:
a suitable snowsport location with intermediate terrain, such as blue runs, and or advanced terrain, such as black runs
resources and information regarding participants and location to
suitable participants to take part in the alpine skiing session
equipment such as alpine skis, poles, bindings and boots.
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 planning processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of legislation and organisational policies and procedures as they apply to safe conduct of all alpine skiing activities during the session
observation of safe alpine skiing instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
review of portfolio of alpine skiing and instructional session plans
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:
SISOSKI407A Telemark ski downhill on advanced terrain.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans and delivers precise relevant information, explanations and demonstrations for alpine skiing session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to improve performance as required
evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of alpine skiing activities for participants with different needs and characteristics to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must ensure access to:
a suitable snowsport location with intermediate terrain, such as blue runs, and or advanced terrain, such as black runs
resources and information regarding participants and location to
suitable participants to take part in the alpine skiing session
equipment such as alpine skis, poles, bindings and boots.
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 planning processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of legislation and organisational policies and procedures as they apply to safe conduct of all alpine skiing activities during the session
observation of safe alpine skiing instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
review of portfolio of alpine skiing and instructional session plans
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:
SISOSKI407A Telemark ski downhill on advanced terrain.
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