Required skills

communication skills to

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

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive kayaking environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable kayaking session according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing kayaking techniques

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 kayaking

language and literacy skills to

produce kayaking and instructional plans for the kayaking session

complete post session participant and self evaluations

personal kayaking skills to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate and explain kayaking techniques to participants

swimming skills to remove self from danger after a capsize and to manoeuvre kayak 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 kayaking on Grade water

Required knowledge

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

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

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

clothing and footwear requirements for kayaking to ensure comfort and safety

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

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

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

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

hydrology and river features including currents banks change in gradient and volume and how these might impact on the kayaking session

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

communication systems and signals used on rivers

navigation techniques to determine location and direction

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their effect 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 kayaking session 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 kayaking performance

uses 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 kayaking activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth 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 kayaking sessions

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

a group of participants to take part in the kayaking session

kayaking 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 kayaking activities during the session

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

portfolio of kayaking 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 for example

SISOWWRA Perform complex white water rescues and recoveries

SISOWWR403A Perform complex white water rescues and recoveries.

Characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Kayaking plan may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Grade 3 water 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:

Required knowledge may include:

Kayaking skills may include:

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

Relevant aspects may include: