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. |
Condition of participants may include: | previous experiencephysical developmentageinjuries and illnesses. |
Plan may include: | aims and objectivesdate, time and duration of triplocation, equipment and resourcesguide and participant ratiosgroup managementrisk and contingency management plans. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safetypermits or permission for access environmental regulationsmarine regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safetytime and budget constraintsuse and maintenance of equipmentcommunication protocolsconfidentiality of participant informationguide and participant ratiosinternational river grading systemcode of ethics. |
Trip objectives may include: | self improvementmeeting peoplefitness targetsadventure and recreation. |
Hazards may include: | temperature extremesslippery or unstable terraindangerous animals and insectsstinging trees and nettlesdense vegetationgroup management hazards. |
Grade 3 water may include: | rivers with broken, moving waterrapids with waves 1-2metrestoppers, strong eddies, exposed rocks. |
Risks may include: | hypothermiaheat exhaustioninjuries exhaustionlost party or party memberequipment and course failure. |
Relevant sources may include: | Bureau of Meteorologymedialand managers or agenciescoastal patrol or coastguardvolunteer marine rescuelocal knowledge. |
Weather and environmental information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesweather warningsevent warningsriver levelssynoptic chartshigh and low tide predictions. |
Food and water requirements may include: | menu planning and preparationrange of foods. |
Principles of nutrition may include: | food groupsdietary guidelinesessential nutrientsindividual food requirements and allergies. |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditions, including timesseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesgroup size. |
Appropriate authorities may include: | waterways departmentssurf rescueauthoritiessupervisors. |
Kayaks may include: | single or double closed kayakssingle or double sit-on-top kayaks. |
Equipment may include: | personal flotation devicepaddle with leashspray deckwet suit or wet weather gearropestie down strapssafety and first aid equipmentpumpsspongespaddle float. |
Relevant information may include: | safety procedureslogistical detailskayaking techniquesresponsible and safe behaviour. |
Safety procedures may include: | capsizing proceduresboundariessymptoms, treatment and prevention of common kayaking riskscommunication systemsuse of safety and rescue equipment. |
Variable factors may include: | change of weather and conditionsequipment failureparticipant's needs. |
Temporary site may include: | rest stopsactivity sitestemporary or overnight sheltertent. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selectionfood selectioninstructional contentinstructional techniqueassessment techniquegroup feedbackdirecting techniquesrescue techniques employed. |