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SISOSNK302A
Guide snorkelling

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to those working as snorkelling guides who conduct snorkelling activities in a range of confined and or open water conditions.

This unit may also apply to 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 guide participants in snorkelling activities. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to make suitable arrangements to lead groups in a snorkelling activity in confined and or open water conditions.

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:

plans within activity constraints and guides and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner

applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that commonly arise during snorkelling activities

encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the safe guiding of groups in snorkelling activities that reflect the needs of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a suitable snorkelling site with either open or confined water that enables the demonstration and practice of snorkelling techniques

participants to take part in the snorkelling activity

snorkelling, safety, rescue and first aid equipment

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, guide and document snorkelling activity 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 and guiding processes and interacting with a group of participants, including conveying information for safe participation

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all snorkelling activities

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing conditions and equipment failure

review of snorkelling activity 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 Participate in snorkelling activities.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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:

consult with participants to identify individual and group needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the activity

interact with participants to create a safe and positive snorkelling environment

problem-solving skills to:

plan a suitable snorkelling activity according to participant's needs and abilities

make decisions about potential hazards that may affect the activity

respond to non-routine situations

planning and organising skills to:

source, allocate and coordinate resources, equipment and a suitable snorkelling site

organise participants into manageable groups for snorkelling

language and literacy skills to:

produce a plan for the snorkelling activity

complete post-activity participant and self evaluations

personal snorkelling skills to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate and explain techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the site to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies whilst instructing snorkelling.

Required knowledge

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

site specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential hazards, and any special restrictions applying to the site

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

use, care and maintenance of snorkelling equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during the snorkelling activity

snorkelling techniques and communication systems used in snorkelling to reduce risk

technical snorkelling knowledge, such as factors affecting buoyancy and how to control sinking and floating, pressure, volume and temperature as related to squeezes, and atmospheric related concerns such as hypothermia, hyperthermia and sunburn

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

sea features such as currents, waves and tides and how these might impact on the snorkelling experience

aquatic hazards and risks that may be experienced in confined and or open water conditions, such as sea life and environmental, and how to safely negotiate these

first aid, emergency and rescue procedures relevant to the site to ensure safety of self and others.

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.

Condition of participants may include:

previous experience

physical development

age

injuries and illnesses.

Activity plan may include:

aims and objectives

date, time and duration

location, equipment and resources

safety and emergency requirements.

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.

Activity objectives may include:

meeting people

fitness targets

adventure and recreation.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

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.

Food and water requirements may include:

menu planning and preparation

range of foods.

Principles of nutrition may include:

food groups

dietary guidelines

individual food requirements and allergies.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including tide times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

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.

Relevant information may include:

personal equipment requirements

safety procedures

snorkelling techniques

risk and hazard prevention and management 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

conducting snorkel dive rescues.

Variable factors may include:

change of weather

equipment failure

water conditions.

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
Conduct relevant assessments to determine the conditionofparticipants. 
Develop an activity plan according to participant's needs, industry criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Select an appropriate site for snorkelling according to participant's abilities, activity objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify hazards associated with snorkelling and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants. 
Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity plan. 
Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the snorkelling activity. 
Select equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures and check serviceability. 
Assess equipment for safety and suitability and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort. 
Check safety and rescue equipment to ensure suitability to the group and the dive. 
Communicate instructions and relevant information about the snorkelling activity in a manner suitable to the participants. 
Outline safety procedures to the participants and check understanding. 
Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use during the snorkelling activity. 
Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the activity. 
Demonstrate snorkelling techniques to participants. 
Monitor snorkelling techniques to ensure safety of participants. 
Identify potential hazards and decide how they can be overcome or avoided. 
Monitor individual participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback. 
Implement appropriate modifications to activities in regard to all variable factors that are monitored. 
Respond to emergencies or non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Evaluate relevant aspects of snorkelling activity. 
Identify potential areas of improvement for future snorkelling activities. 
Review own performance and identify potential improvements. 

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