Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan a canoeing session that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive canoeing environment

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable canoeing sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

observe and correct canoeing technique faults

anticipate and respond to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable body of water

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for canoeing

language and literacy skills to

produce canoeing and instructional plans for the canoeing session

complete postsession participant and self evaluations

effective and efficient personal canoeing skills on Grade water to demonstrate and explain canoeing techniques to participants

swimming skills to remove self from danger after a capsize and to manoeuvre canoe while in paddling gear

river reading skills such as direction and speed of flow currents eddies and other hydrological features that may impact on paddling and safety

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies whilst instructing canoeing on Grade water

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of canoeing sessions

information about location to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential canoeing hazards and any special restrictions applying to the location

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

clothing and footwear requirements for canoeing to ensure comfort and safety

care and maintenance of canoeing equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

instruction techniques and theories applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

canoeing techniques and common communication systems used between craft on rivers to reduce risk during canoeing

technical canoeing knowledge such as paddling and capsizing techniques used on Grade water

hydrology and river features such as currents banks change in gradient and volume and how these might impact on the canoeing session

swimming techniques to swim out of trouble and manoeuvre canoe while in water

communication systems and signals used on rivers

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

hazards commonly experienced on Grade water and ways to avoid or negotiate these

emergency procedures rescues potential hazards and obstacles relevant to the location to ensure safety of self and others

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 and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for canoeing sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve canoeing performance

applies and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of canoeing activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan instruct and document canoeing sessions

a Grade body of water suitable for the conduct of instructional sessions

a group of participants to take part in the canoeing session

canoeing navigation communication safety first aid and teaching 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

observation of planning processes such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all canoeing activities during the session

observation of safe canoeing instruction monitoring and adjustment according to participants needs and characteristics

portfolio of canoeing session plans

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

SISOWWRA Perform white water rescues and recoveries

SISOWWR302A Perform white water rescues and recoveries.

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Canoeing plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Contingency plans may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant information may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Activity specific knowledge may include:

Canoeing skills may include:

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

Relevant aspects may include: