Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency:

Advanced skills and tactics
slalom canoeing

advanced strokes specific techniques

advanced edge control, leaning upstream

pivots

nose and tail weighting

feathering the bow draw

the stern draw

ducking the bow and stern

combination strokes to move

stern rudder

rolling techniques

Eskimo roll

c to c and other rolls

white water technique

river reading

crossing the current, ferries, surfing, power, high cross

breaking in and out, turning on stoppers, waves

using features, boils, back of stoppers, pancaking, holes

pivot turn, paddling downstream through eddies

boat edging and body weight transfer

upstream gates

sequence

stroke patterns

types/variations

wide, tight exit and approaches

pocket

ferry approach

carve approach

S gates

Merano

in current, on the back of stoppers/waves

squirt

downstream gates

basic downstream gate

variations, eg, current, boils, stoppers, waves, troughs

offset gates

reverse gates

special gates

bogie

boofing

sideways gate

downstream in eddies

stopper moves

flat water canoeing

the racing stroke

four phases of the paddling stroke, eg, catch, pull, exit recovery

posture

advanced marathon racing skills

starts

wash riding

turns

portages

advanced racing tactics

race plan

start

developing team boats

pre-race and race day preparation

advanced marathon racing tactics

race tactics

race environment

water flow

current tide

rough water

canoe polo

basic paddling skills

entry and exit of craft

forward, reverse and stopping strokes

forward stroke with propeller paddle

forward and reverse sweep

draw strokes

bow draw strokes

support strokes, low and high

edging the boat, off side and on side for each stroke

boat control strategies

hand roll, Eskimo roll and rolling with the ball

basic ball skills

passing, eg, baseball pass, chest pass, round arm, lob

receiving, eg, one hand

shooting, eg, basketball shot, double handed, round arm, aiming, shot selection and timing

dribbling, eg, maintain direction and placement of the ball

basic offence

shifting

penetrating

creating an overlap

basic defence

zone: 1-2-2, 1-3-1, 1-4

rotating zone

paddle skills

blocking the ball, eg, intercepting, using correct blades, sliding the hands

goal keeping, eg, boat positioning, paddle positioning, body position

basic kayak control

nose control

tail control

boat control

hand tackling

being tackled

tackle avoidance

Biomechanical principles

balance

motion

force

momentum

power

Drills, activities and games

those that are designed to develop the intermediate skills and tactics of flat water canoeing

such as those described in Level 2 Flat water Canoeing Manual

should include

skill drills

relevant games and activities

those that are designed to develop the intermediate skills and tactics of white water canoeing

such as those described in Level 2 Slalom Canoeing Manual

should include

skill drills

relevant games and activities

those that are designed to develop the intermediate skills and tactics of canoe polo

such as those described in Level 2 Canoe Polo Manual

should include

skill drills

relevant games and activities

Equipment

all personal equipment in competition conforms to the laws of canoeing

technical equipment is appropriate and safe for the activities undertaken

personal equipment is appropriate and safe for the activities undertaken at that time

should be utilised in a safe and effective manner which maximises participation

case and handling

selection of equipment

Review

individual

as a member of the team

Rules, regulations and policies

national and international rules of flat water canoeing

national and international rules of white water canoeing

national and international rules of canoe polo

the culture of the sport of canoeing

Australian Canoeing policies, eg, anti doping, blood policy

accreditation of coaches throughout National Coaching Accreditation Scheme

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport Policy

Setting up and trimming

construction and characteristics of type of paddlers and boats

equipment selected to match paddler

equipment set up to match paddler

position of seat and foot rest in a kayak

position of the knee block and foot rest in a canoe

flotation for the canoe and kayak

steering system for the kayak

trim (nose high and nose low) for canoe and kayak

adapt equipment to suit weather conditions, eg, rough water

balance and seating/kneeling positions for team boats

rig and steering mechanism

transport of equipment safely

position for team boat

Technological aids and equipment

video cameras

videos of other paddlers/teams

sport science testing equipment

Work environment

organisational health and safety requirements

safety requirements as listed in the Australian Canoeing rules and regulations

other recommended safety guidelines are

mouthguards/protection to be worn

no jewellery to be worn

training aids should be inspected before use

sun safety guidelines should be followed

hydration guidelines should be followed

access to first aid facilities/equipment

blood borne infectious disease policy

hygiene policy

conditions and external influences include

environmental/weather conditions

other facility users

spectators

parents

referees and administrators

other coaches

water conditions

environment is appropriate and safe for competition and/or training

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of the advanced skills of canoeing
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories of skill acquisition from the Range Statements
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply knowledge and appropriate techniques to
perform the advanced skills and tactics of canoeing under competition conditions
apply the rules, regulations and policies of canoeing
review own and team performance and identify modifications for future training sessions

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
Nil
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSCOP015B Prepare a public speaking presentation for informative, motivational and persuasive talks
SRSCOP017B Develop self awareness skills
SRSCOP018B Develop advanced assertive communication skills
SRSCOP019B Prepare a sponsorship proposal
SRSCOP020B Develop a personal financial plan
SRSCOP021B Collect information on contracts
SRSCOP022B Collect information on elite athletes
SRSCOP023B Design an athlete's diet
SRSCOP024B Prepare for an overseas sporting event
SRSCOP025B Prepare to participate in competition
SRSCOP026B Implement and evaluate a time management plan

Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Knowledge of the advanced skills of canoeing, eg, flat water, slalom or canoe polo
Knowledge of tactics relevant to advanced canoeing, eg, flat water, white water or canoe polo
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of canoeing, eg, flat water, slalom or canoe polo
Knowledge of relevant equipment and safety requirements
Knowledge of appropriate nutrition for athletes
Knowledge of energy systems relevant to training/performing canoeing skills at this level
Required skills
Ability to perform canoeing, eg, flat water, slalom or canoe polo at advanced level
Ability to incorporate advanced level tactics into a competition
Communication skills relevant to review and evaluation of performance at advanced level canoeing, eg, flat water, slalom or canoe polo

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a group of clients participating in a slalom, flat water canoeing or canoe polo
equipment, eg, canoes and kayaks
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require
personnel with competency in coaching slalom or flat water canoeing, or canoe polo respectively at the advanced level or above
personnel to be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
personnel to have attained the National Competency Standards for Assessment BSZ401A, BSZ402A and BSZ403A

Consistency in performance
Due to the issues such as variable playing conditions this unit of competency must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency in performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to canoeing

Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a sporting activity with a range of real clients. For valid and reliable assessment the activity should be conducted at a canoeing facility in a competition with advanced level paddlers. The environment should be safe, with noise to a level experienced with an activity in full operation and support serviced provided for optimum performance
This unit of competency should be assessed through the observation of processed and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

Communicating ideas and information
Explain instructions clearly (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Identify key intermediate skills (1)

Planning and organising activities
Plan training sessions (1)

Working with others and in teams
Work with players and other coaches (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Not applicable (0)

Solving problems
Identify performance modifications (1)

Using technology
Not applicable (0)