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SISOSNK201A
Demonstrate snorkelling activities

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to those working as assistant snorkelling guides, instructors or support staff under supervision in a range of confined and or open water conditions.

This unit also applies to outdoor recreation leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups; not-for-profit organisations or government agencies.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in snorkelling activities in confined and or open water.

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 and select a snorkelling location and equipment for the conditions and duration of the activity

demonstrates snorkelling surface and diving techniques and performs snorkel dive rescues in realistic simulations

seeks advice and feedback from leader and evaluates and reflects on own snorkelling performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple snorkelling activities in controlled conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

resources and information to plan and select appropriate equipment for the snorkelling activity

a suitable snorkelling location with either open or confined water

a qualified leader or supervisor

snorkelling, safety, rescue and first aid 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:

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of snorkel dive rescuing techniques and common snorkelling first aid situations

observation of safe participation and demonstration of snorkelling skills, such as surface and dive snorkelling

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:

SISCAQU202A Perform water rescue techniques

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

communication skills to inform progress and interact with instructor and buddy during snorkelling

teamwork skills to snorkel with and look out for a buddy

listening skills to follow instructions and directions from the supervisor about water conditions to maintain safety

swimming skills to:

swim 400 metres on surface wearing snorkelling equipment

hold breath, dive under water and clear snorkel upon re-surfacing

perform self rescue and unconscious diver recovery from 3 metres

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

Required knowledge

legislation, organisational policies and procedures and industry criteria to enable safe conduct of all snorkelling activities

weather and environmental information to interpret forecast conditions and their affect on the activity

sea features such as currents, waves and tides and how these impact on the activity

selection and maintenance of snorkelling equipment

factors affecting buoyancy and how to control sinking and floating

pressure, volume and temperature, as related to squeezes

atmospheric related concerns, such as hypothermia, hyperthermia and sunburn

gases and respiration as related to shallow water blackout, hyperventilation, overexertion

accident prevention, self rescue, rescue and first aid procedures

aquatic hazards, such as sea life and environmental, and how to negotiate these

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate 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.

Activity location may include:

open water

confined water.

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

use and maintenance of equipment

communication protocols

emergency procedures

code of ethics.

Industry criteria may include:

British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC)

Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)

SCUBA Schools International (SSI).

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

dangerous animals and insects

group management hazards

Effects of pressure, temperature and volume may include:

barotrauma

hypothermia

hyperthermia

hyperventilation

shallow water blackout

buoyancy

phobias.

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.

Equipment may include:

mask

snorkel

fins

weight system or buoyancy control

exposure protection

dive knife and or tool

wetsuit

safety and rescue equipment

first aid equipment.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including tide times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

First aid situations may include:

near drowning

hypothermia

hyperthermia

barotrauma

aquatic injuries

stings

exhaustion

sunburn.

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 an appropriate activity location according to relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and industry criteria. 
Access information on the location and identify potential hazards associated with the activity. 
Identify the effects of pressure, temperature and volume in relation to snorkel diving. 
Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information. 
Establish a communication system to use with buddy and other participants while snorkelling. 
Select snorkel dive equipment according to contextual issues, and check working condition. 
Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort, safety and suitability to the participant. 
Use and maintain snorkel dive equipment according to industry criteria and manufacturer's recommendations. 
Assess conditions before entering the water. 
Apply breathing techniques through a snorkel. 
Demonstrate clearing of snorkel and mask. 
Apply methods of equalising to clear water from ears. 
Demonstrate surface and underwater swimming and diving on a snorkel according to industry and safety criteria. 
Communicate with buddy. 
Demonstrate rescues and or treatments for a variety of potential snorkelling first aid situations. 
Support buddy and tow 10 metres in a simulated rescue exercise. 
Apply cramp release techniques on self and buddy to relieve cramp. 
Perform self rescue techniques to achieve buoyancy. 
Evaluate relevant aspects of the snorkelling activity. 
Identify improvements for future snorkelling experiences. 

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