Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan a kayaking trip.
- Conduct relevant assessments to determine the conditionofparticipants.
- Develop a trip plan, according to needs of participants, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Select a location that is suitable for participants and meets trip objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Identify hazards associated with kayaking on flat and undemanding water and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants.
- Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine trip plan.
- Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the trip.
- Inform appropriate authorities before and after commencing the kayaking trip.
- Select equipment for the group.
- Select kayaks and equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability.
- Assess kayaks and equipment for safety and suitability, and adjust and fit according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Check safety and rescue equipment to ensure suitability to the group and planned trip.
- Waterproof, pack and fasten equipment that is not required on hand and prepare kayak for transportation if required.
- Brief participants.
- Communicate instructions and relevant information about the kayaking trip in a manner suitable to the participants.
- Demonstrate correct packing of a kayak, and kayaking techniques where required.
- Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while kayaking.
- Outline safety procedures and confirm that all participant equipment is fitted, adjusted and attached.
- Lead the group and monitor progress.
- Provide direction and advice to group while navigating.
- Identify potential hazards and decide how they can be overcome or avoided throughout trip.
- Monitor individual participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback.
- Evaluate paddling pace and spacing between kayaks throughout trip and alter accordingly.
- Implement appropriate modifications to trip in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.
- Select and maintain a temporary site as required.
- Access local area knowledge and use it to identify a suitable temporary site according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Arrange shelter according to prevailing weather conditions, and comfort and safety of group.
- Maintain minimal impact to environment during overnight stay, and return site to original standard on departure.
- Complete post-trip responsibilities.