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Instruct kayaking skills on flat and undemanding water
Instruct kayaking skills on flat and undemanding water
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOKYK407A
SISOKYK407A
State Code
D6403
D6403
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/04/2012
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
27/04/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct kayaking on flat and undemanding water. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating an instructional kayaking session to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently, or with minimal supervision, in a kayaking activity on flat and undemanding water.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a kayaking session.
- 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.2. Assess participant's current kayaking 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 kayaking plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Identify potential hazards associated with kayaking on flat and undemanding water and minimise risks, according to organisational policies and procedures, to ensure safety of participants.
- 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 kayaking 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 kayaking.
- 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 a kayaking session.
- 4.1. Conduct warm up and or introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.
- 4.2. Monitor individual participant's performance during kayaking session.
- 4.3. Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart activity specific knowledge, kayaking skills 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. Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session, and inform participants of opportunities to further develop their kayaking 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 kayaking session, and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future kayaking 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 kayaking skills
education
developments
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
kayaking activities and drills
duration of activities and drills.
Kayaking plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
instructor and participant ratios
safety requirements
risk management plan.
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
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
instructor and participant ratios
international river grading system
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.
Flat and undemanding water may include:
sheltered and calm waters
minimal wind and water movement
easy access to shore.
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
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather and conditions
equipment failure.
Equipment may include:
personal flotation device
paddle with leash
spray deck
wet suit or wet weather gear
ropes
tie down straps
safety and first aid equipment
pumps
sponges
paddle float
Resources may include:
food and water
clothing and footwear
teaching aids.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
kayaking techniques
safety procedures
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
capsizing procedures
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common kayaking risks
communication systems
use of safety and rescue equipment.
Instructional techniques may include:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T.
E.D.I.C.T.
I.D.E.A.
orientate, enhance, synthesise.
Required knowledge may include:
kayaking skills and techniques
river features and hydrology
minimal impact practices
risk and hazard management
communication systems used in kayaking.
Kayaking skills may include:
stroke techniques
directing and manoeuvring a kayak in a controlled manner
capsizing and rolling procedures.
Safety and rescue procedures may include:
emergency response
group management in emergency situations.
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 kayaking skills
education
developments
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
kayaking activities and drills
duration of activities and drills.
Kayaking plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
instructor and participant ratios
safety requirements
risk management plan.
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
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
instructor and participant ratios
international river grading system
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.
Flat and undemanding water may include:
sheltered and calm waters
minimal wind and water movement
easy access to shore.
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
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather and conditions
equipment failure.
Equipment may include:
personal flotation device
paddle with leash
spray deck
wet suit or wet weather gear
ropes
tie down straps
safety and first aid equipment
pumps
sponges
paddle float
Resources may include:
food and water
clothing and footwear
teaching aids.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
kayaking techniques
safety procedures
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
capsizing procedures
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common kayaking risks
communication systems
use of safety and rescue equipment.
Instructional techniques may include:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T.
E.D.I.C.T.
I.D.E.A.
orientate, enhance, synthesise.
Required knowledge may include:
kayaking skills and techniques
river features and hydrology
minimal impact practices
risk and hazard management
communication systems used in kayaking.
Kayaking skills may include:
stroke techniques
directing and manoeuvring a kayak in a controlled manner
capsizing and rolling procedures.
Safety and rescue procedures may include:
emergency response
group management in emergency situations.
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 kayaking sessions 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 kayaking performance
applies 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 kayaking activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document kayaking sessions
a flat and undemanding body of water suitable for the conduct of instructional sessions
a group of participants to take part in the kayaking session
kayaking, navigation, communication, safety, first aid and teaching 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:
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 enable safe conduct of all kayaking activities during the session
observation of safe kayaking instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of kayaking 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:
SISOCNE202A Perform deep water rescues.
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 kayaking sessions 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 kayaking performance
applies 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 kayaking activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document kayaking sessions
a flat and undemanding body of water suitable for the conduct of instructional sessions
a group of participants to take part in the kayaking session
kayaking, navigation, communication, safety, first aid and teaching 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:
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 enable safe conduct of all kayaking activities during the session
observation of safe kayaking instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of kayaking 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:
SISOCNE202A Perform deep water rescues.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6208 | SROKYK006A | Instruct kayaking skills on flat and undemanding water | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBF25 | SISOKYK005 | Lead kayaking activities on inland flatwater | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB549 | SISSS00067 | Kayaking Instructor Flat Water | Skill set |
| J768 | SIS40313 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |