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SISOSKB405A
Snowboard freestyle on advanced terrain

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to those working as a freestyle snowboarding guide, leader or instructor in a variety of conditions on advanced terrain at a snowsport area. This unit may also apply to those working at lodges and or resorts, or those working for private outdoor adventure companies who run snowboarding camps and holiday programs or for volunteer organisations, not for profit organisations, government agencies, or group instructors in outdoor education programs.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to snowboard freestyle on advanced terrain. This unit focuses on the application of safe freestyle snowboarding techniques, including snowboarding freestyle on manmade terrain features on advanced terrain at a snowsport area.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 equipment and supply requirements appropriate to the advanced terrain and duration of the freestyle snowboarding activity

demonstrate freestyle snowboarding techniques, such as airs and fakie turns and a range of safe freestyle snowboarding manoeuvres on manmade terrain features such as half pipe riding and air turns

evaluates and reflects on own freestyle snowboarding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple freestyle snowboarding activities on advanced terrain to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a suitable snowsport location with advanced terrain for freestyle snowboarding skills to be demonstrated

resources and information, such as principles of nutrition and weather sources to accurately plan and prepare for the freestyle snowboarding activity

equipment such as freestyle snowboards, bindings, boots, suitable clothing, goggles, helmet, manmade terrain features, lift pass, backpack or bumbag, and food and water.

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 freestyle snowboarding strategies and techniques

observation of safe participation and demonstration of freestyle snowboarding skills, such as the execution of airs and half pipes

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:

SISOSKB403A Snowboard on advanced terrain.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

literacy skills to analyse, interpret and apply weather and environmental information, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

planning and organising skills to allocate and select relevant food, water, clothing and equipment for the freestyle snowboarding activity

communication skills to interact with other participants to maintain a positive and safe environment

problem-solving skills to:

respond appropriately to changing conditions

determine techniques to use when snowboarding freestyle

self management skills to:

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve technique

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct and legal access

Alpine Responsibility Code and snowboarding practices, snowsport area signs and regulations, and minimal impact codes to ensure safety and protection of environment

equipment types, characteristics and technology used for freestyle snowboarding, the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment, and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

clothing requirements for outdoor activities and factors affecting appropriate clothing selection, such as layering and protective clothing

freestyle snowboarding techniques, such as the execution of airs and the negotiation of manmade terrain features to demonstrate efficient riding

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during activity

sources of weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity

emergency procedures and potential hazards relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and group.

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 requirements may include:

range of foods:

perishability

packaging

storage.

Principles of nutrition may include:

food groups

dietary guidelines.

Conditions may include:

snow:

surface snow conditions

weather:

visibility

terrain.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

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 and maintenance of equipment

communication protocols

safety and emergency procedures

code of ethics

snowsport area signs and regulations

Alpine Responsibility Code and snowboarding practices within the code.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards.

Freestyle snowboarding may include:

man-made terrain features to perform tricks and jumps

soft boots

twin tipped board

soft binding.

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.

Equipment may include:

beanie

freestyle snowboard

freestyle boots

freestyle bindings

wrist guards

gloves

sun glasses or goggles.

Design and or construction features may include:

side-cut

overall length

effective edge

forward lean

stance angle.

Comfort and safety may include:

height and weight

boot type

side-cut

overall length

effective edge.

Principles of form may include:

speed

timing

power

range

co-ordination.

Movements may include:

ollies

nose rolls

airs

all terrain riding

steering

edging

pressure control

sideslipping.

Turns may include:

up un-weighting

down un-waiting

skidded

edged

carved

turn size.

Radius may include:

small radius

medium radius

large radius.

Shape of the turn may include:

open

unfinished incomplete and or closed

finished

complete.

Airs may include:

180 rotation

360 rotation

540 rotation

front side or backside.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment failure.

Measures may include:

surfaces waxed

edges sharpened

bindings securely attached

safe falling

observation of winter weather conditions and terrain

adequate clothing

fluid and food intake

complying with all snowsport area signs and regulations

complying with Alpine Responsibility Code and snowboarding practices within the code.

Safety of others may include:

speed

distance from other snow users.

Grab may include:

indy

mute

method

lien

nose and tail.

Man-made terrain features may include:

berms

rollers

table tops

whoop-de-doo's

step ups.

Board performance may include:

side cut

camber

effective edge

torsional flex.

Shape of the pipe may include:

frontside wall

backside wall

transition

flat bottom.

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the conditions of the activity. 
Identify an appropriate activity site or location according to contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Determine possible hazards associated with freestyle snowboarding in a variety of snow, terrain and weather conditions. 
Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plans. 
Select suitable equipment after consideration of design and or construction features and contextual issues, and check that it is in good working order. 
Adjust and fit equipment, according to manufacturer's specification, to ensure comfort and safety. 
Select personal clothing for activity according to the design and or construction features appropriate for the conditions. 
Participate in pre-snowboarding warm ups and stretching exercises. 
Apply principles of form to adapt the movements of snowboarding to suit the terrain and snow conditions. 
Link together turns of varying radius through the fall line and control speed with the shape of the turn and or by using sideslipping. 
Execute airs showing extensions on take-off, flexion on landing, with stability throughout. 
Demonstrate fakie turns on all groomed terrain through the fall line. 
Approach hazards in a safe manner and minimise risks to self and group where possible. 
Take measures to guard personal safety and safety of others whilst freestyle snowboarding. 
Execute airs, including a grab, while utilising various manmade terrain features, and show extension on take-off, flexion on landing and stability throughout. 
Undertake half pipe riding utilising board performance and the shape of the pipe. 
Demonstrate air turns either above or below the lip of the half pipe throughout a run. 
Execute snowboarding techniques through a boarder cross course, demonstrating adaptation and utilisation of terrain features. 
Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity. 
Identify improvements for future freestyle snowboarding experiences. 

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