Required skills

selfmanagement skills to identify own career aspirations and any further training and skills development required

technological skills to source collect and record electronically based information

problemsolving skills to

identify personal training needs and assess training options

make informed career decisions

Required knowledge

peak aquatic organisations in Australia to enable the identification of available career paths

personal computer usage to access and record information

own strengths weaknesses and preferences to enable the identification of personal training needs

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

identifies major aquatic activities and the nature of participants engaging in aquatic activities to develop an understanding of the role of aquatic activities in Australian culture

accesses and interprets information on the roles responsibilities and aims of peak aquatic organisations to determine employment and career options

analyses employment options own career aspirations and training needs and options to develop a personal career plan

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

development and documentation of a personal aquatics career plan that includes additional training options

access to sources of information on the industry

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

electronic or hard copy portfolio of relevant information on peak aquatic organisations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the roles and impact of peak aquatic organisations

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Guidance information for assessment

Significance of swimming and water safety may include:

Aquatic activities may include:

Peak aquatic organisations in Australia may include:

Participants may include:

Major roles may include:

Impact may include:

Employment opportunities may include:

Employment roles may include:

Functions may include:

Features may include:

Training needs may include:

Training options may include: