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Instruct snorkelling skills
Instruct snorkelling skills
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOSNK403A
SISOSNK403A
State Code
D6498
D6498
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/02/2012
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
21/02/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct snorkelling skills. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating instructional snorkelling sessions to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently, or with minimal supervision, in a snorkelling activity in confined and or open water conditions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a snorkelling session.
- 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.2. Assess participant's current snorkelling knowledge in order to determine the session'saims and objectives.
- 1.3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.4. Develop a snorkelling plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, industry criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Identify potential hazards associated with snorkelling and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.6. 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 working condition.
- 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 snorkelling 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 snorkelling.
- 3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
- 3.5. Check and confirm that all participant equipment is fitted and adjusted.
4. Instruct the session.
- 4.1. Conduct introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.
- 4.2. Monitor individual participant's performance during snorkelling session.
- 4.3. Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart activity specific knowledge, snorkelling techniques and safety and rescue procedures.
- 4.4. Demonstrate procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.5. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their snorkelling 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 snorkelling session and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future snorkelling 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.
Characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience and knowledge
physical development.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing snorkelling skills
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
snorkelling activities and drills
duration of activities and drills.
Snorkelling plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
snorkelling site, equipment and resources
safety requirements
contingency plan.
Industry criteria may include:
British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC)
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
SCUBA Schools International (SSI).
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
marine regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
time and budget constraints
communication protocols
code of ethics
confidentiality of participant information
minimal impact codes.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment 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
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather and or water conditions
equipment failure
participant's needs
Equipment may include:
snorkel
mask
boots
fins
dive knife and or tool
wet suit
weight system or buoyancy control
safety and rescue equipment
first aid equipment
exposure protection.
Resources may include:
clothing
food and water
teaching aids.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including tide times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
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:
safety procedures
snorkelling techniques
communication systems
responsible and safe behaviour.
Snorkelling techniques may include:
entering and exiting the water
breathing through a snorkel
clearing a snorkel and mask
equalising to clear water from ears
swimming and diving on a snorkel
performing snorkel dive rescues.
Safety and rescue procedures may include:
emergency response procedures
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common snorkelling risks.
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.
Characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience and knowledge
physical development.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing snorkelling skills
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
snorkelling activities and drills
duration of activities and drills.
Snorkelling plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
snorkelling site, equipment and resources
safety requirements
contingency plan.
Industry criteria may include:
British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC)
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
SCUBA Schools International (SSI).
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
marine regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
time and budget constraints
communication protocols
code of ethics
confidentiality of participant information
minimal impact codes.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment 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
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather and or water conditions
equipment failure
participant's needs
Equipment may include:
snorkel
mask
boots
fins
dive knife and or tool
wet suit
weight system or buoyancy control
safety and rescue equipment
first aid equipment
exposure protection.
Resources may include:
clothing
food and water
teaching aids.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including tide times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
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:
safety procedures
snorkelling techniques
communication systems
responsible and safe behaviour.
Snorkelling techniques may include:
entering and exiting the water
breathing through a snorkel
clearing a snorkel and mask
equalising to clear water from ears
swimming and diving on a snorkel
performing snorkel dive rescues.
Safety and rescue procedures may include:
emergency response procedures
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common snorkelling risks.
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 information, explanations and demonstrations for snorkelling 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 to improve snorkelling performance
uses and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles
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 snorkelling activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a snorkelling site with either open or confined water that enables the conduct of instructional sessions
participants to take part in the snorkelling session
snorkelling, safety, rescue, first aid and teaching equipment
resources and information regarding participants and site to plan, instruct and document snorkelling sessions for a variety of participants.
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 and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to the safe conduct of all snorkelling activities
observation of safe snorkelling instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of snorkelling session and instructional 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:
SROSNK201A Demonstrate snorkelling activities.
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 information, explanations and demonstrations for snorkelling 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 to improve snorkelling performance
uses and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles
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 snorkelling activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a snorkelling site with either open or confined water that enables the conduct of instructional sessions
participants to take part in the snorkelling session
snorkelling, safety, rescue, first aid and teaching equipment
resources and information regarding participants and site to plan, instruct and document snorkelling sessions for a variety of participants.
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 and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to the safe conduct of all snorkelling activities
observation of safe snorkelling instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of snorkelling session and instructional 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:
SROSNK201A Demonstrate snorkelling activities.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6316 | SROSNK003A | Instruct snorkelling skills | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBE68 | SISOSNK002 | Lead snorkelling activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J768 | SIS40313 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |