Required skills

teamwork skills to work with others to lift carry and secure canoes

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

listening skills to follow instructions and directions from the supervisor and rescue crew

planning and organising skills to select and allocate canoeing equipment and site

swimming skills to swim metres while clothed and wearing a personal flotation device type approved to relevant Australian and or International Standards

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 the safe conduct of all canoeing activities

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

clothing requirements for canoeing such as wet weather gear to maintain warmth and dryness or sun protection to minimise sunburn and heat stroke

importance of a personal flotation device in keeping a person afloat and their head above water

stroke and directing techniques to control and manoeuvre the canoe

principles of nutrition to maintain health during activity

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

river features such as currents and banks and how these might impact on the canoeing experience

purpose and importance of safety features of craft

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate for the craft and location to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

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 according to the conditions and duration of the canoeing activity

demonstrates control and manoeuvring techniques such as maintaining sufficient blade angle throughout stroke to direct the canoe

applies capsizing technique and follows rescue procedures to prepare for emergency situations

seeks advice and feedback from leader to improve skills and ensure safety of self and others

evaluates and reflects on own canoeing performance to identify strengths and weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information such as weather sources to plan and select equipment for the canoeing activity

a suitable body of water such as a river or lake with sheltered calm waters minimal wind and water flow and easy access to shore

a qualified leader or supervisor

canoeing and safety and rescue 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 or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all canoeing activities

observation of safe participation and demonstration of canoeing skills

written or verbal self evaluation

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

SISOOPSA Minimise environmental impact

SISOOPS201A Minimise environmental impact.

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Conditions may include:

Activity site may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Craft may include:

Equipment may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Basic canoe strokes may include:

Paddling technique may include:

Relevant aspects may include: