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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan the aquatic session.
  2. Design and prepare for an appropriate aquatic session.
  3. Conduct activities.
  4. Review the session.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to establish participant goals and needs provide clear instruction confirm understanding and to request and respond to participant and caregiver questions and feedback

problemsolving skills to identify and address participant needs assess the appropriateness of environmental features for the participant group and recognise and respond to difficulties appropriately

technical expertise in the aquatic exercise selection and prescription to ensure appropriate exercise selection modification and progressions according to client needs

team work skills to interact effectively with participants caregivers medical and allied health professionals to create a positive and supportive environment

numeracy skills to plan components and rest breaks of sessions and to manage session times effectively

literacy skills to record and update participant information and session plans

Required knowledge

principles of movement in water to enable safe effective and consistent provision of activities to participants according to their specific condition

address risk issues that may be experienced by participants and enable prompt and appropriate responses

teaching techniques and strategies appropriate to risk status for participant group to enable effective and safe conduct of aquatic activities

best practice principles of aquatic activities and implications for safe participation in aquatic activities to enable the provision of effective goal orientated activities

organisational and legislative requirements to ensure the safety of participants caregivers other facility users and staff

appropriate location use and care of safety equipment

Evidence Required

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

assesses participants goals to develop and deliver safe and effective aquatic activities according to the principles of movement in water

uses monitors and modifies effective teaching strategies appropriate to specific population group to deliver multiple sessions that are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of goal orientated performance

perform basic non contact water rescue according to best practice principles of aquatic activities

demonstrates appropriate manner empathy and promotes inclusive participation when working with a group

applies all organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements to ensure safety of participants self and other facility users as appropriate

responds to participant feedback and reviews own performance session outcome and addresses any areas requiring modification or improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a swimming pool or confined natural shallow water venue

safety equipment relevant to local regulatory and organisational requirements

appropriate participant equipment

clients from varying or specific population group and their caregivers

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 instructing monitoring and modifying safe and effective aquatic activities for participants from specific population groups including the use of appropriate communication with participants and care givers

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the implications for aquatics activities for participants from a specific population group

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the principles of movement in water and their relationship to safe and effective exercise for a range of specific population groups

portfolio of participation self and peer evaluations session plans

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

CHCDISC Orientation to disability work

SISCAQUA Perform basic water rescues

SISCAQU202A Perform basic water rescues

SISCAQUA Perform advanced water rescues

SISCAQU307A Perform advanced water rescues

SISFFITA Plan and deliver personal training

SISFFIT421A Plan and deliver personal training


Range Statement

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.

Goals may include:

improved functional capacity

social interaction

improved fitness elements

increased cardiovascular fitness

improved self esteem.

relaxation techniques

endorphin release.

Participant characteristic may include:

aged

frail

active

autistic spectrum disorders

cultural and linguistically diverse

intellectual impairment

physical disability

neurological condition

mobility limitations

mental health issues

medical conditions

musculoskeletal condition

pregnancy

hearing or sight impairment

sensory disability.

Caregivers may include:

parents

guardians

integration aids

therapists

volunteers

friends

partners

family member.

Health professionals may include:

physiotherapist

exercise physiologist

general practitioner

diversional therapist

rehabilitation therapist

personal trainer

occupational therapist.

Environmental features may include:

indoor and outdoor swimming pool

swimming pool entry and exit points

wet decks

ramps

steps

scum gutters

bulk heads

surface of pool and concourse

pool floor gradient

water temperature

railings

depth

available water space

chemical additives

ambient temperature.

Principles of movement in water may include:

buoyancy

flotation

hydrostatic pressure

propulsion

lift

drag

turbulence

acceleration

resistance

balance and stability metacentric.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Occupational Health and Safety:

emergency responses

risk analysis of activities

inspection of designated pool area prior to use

safe and appropriate dress

personal hygiene requirements

sun safety guidelines

hydration guidelines

reporting responsibilities

managing hoist

communication protocols

Swimming Teachers Code of Conduct policy

appropriate swimwear, pool-deck attire and personal protective equipment

consideration of other facility users.

Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:

Occupational Health and Safety

duty of care

privacy

anti-discrimination

copyright

licensing

child protection

trade practices

consumer protection

environmental

business registration and licences

Risk Status may include:

shortness of breath

impaired breathing or swallowing

tightness in the chest

dizziness

tiredness or weakness

seizures

loss of symmetry resulting in rolling to one side in a horizontal position

loss of symmetry resulting in leaning to one side in a vertical position

limited head and breath control

difficulty with vertical rotation

poor concentration

slowed responses

poor memory

limited communication verbal and aural

low frustration tolerance

sight and or hearing impaired

inappropriate social behaviour.

Teaching strategies may include:

visual and or verbal and or aural and or tactile communication

multi-sensory

guided discovery

repeating instructions

breaking tasks into smaller activities

positive reinforcement

directive.

Session plan may include:

water familiarisation

deep water activities

one on one exercise session

aqua exercises

balance and stability techniques

strength and resistance

relaxation and wellness session

emergency plan

non-contact rescue techniques

duration

rest components

required warm up and cool down

Basic water assistance may include:

non-swimming assistance techniques

reach

throw

wade

call for assistance from lifeguard or industry recognised employer.

Resources may include:

flotation devices

access to first aid facilities and equipment

resistance devices

accessible change room

change table

hoists, slings and wet chairs

pool safety equipment as listed in state or territory Occupational Health and Safety requirements for pools

ratio of participant to trainer

Safe support techniques in water may include:

independent

hands on torso

hands to hands

back hold in vertical or horizontal positions

short arm hold

cradling

carry hold

hip hold

prone hold

prone side hold.

Feedback may include:

verbal

written

visual

tactile.

Best practice principles of aquatic activities may include:

accepted preventative practice adopted throughout the aquatic industry to minimise safety hazards, risks or environmental impacts

Swimming Teachers Code of Conduct policy

national activity organisation regulations and guidelines

relevant national, state or territory or local government regulations and guidelines

employer organisation's policies and procedures

the culture of swimming and water safety

current and past good practice demonstrated by self or peers in the same or similar situation.

Appropriate strategies may include:

formal training

mentoring

peer support.