Required skills

teamwork skills to work with others to lift carry and secure sea kayaks safely

communication skills to interact with supervisor other participants and rescue crew to maintain a positive and safe environment deliver clear concise directions to the capsized person and any other assistants involved with the rescue

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

planning and organising skills to select and allocate relevant sea kayaking equipment

swimming skills to swim metres whilst clothed and wearing a personal flotation device that complies with State or Territory maritime regulations

rescue skills to perform a deep water rescue

paddling skills to safely manoeuvre craft close to capsized person or persons

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all sea kayaking activities to enable safe conduct of all deep water rescue activities

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

clothing requirements for sea kayaking 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 sea kayak efficiently

navigation techniques to determine location and direction

principles of nutrition to maintain health during activity

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

common hazards and their risks associated with sea and river craft activities and how to negotiate these

rescue procedures suitable to the deep water conditions and experience of the participant

rescue equipment commonly used in deep water rescues

sea features such as currents waves and tides and how these might impact on the sea kayaking experience on the deep water rescue

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 sea kayaking activity

paddles the sea kayak demonstrating efficient and clean strokes and manoeuvres while maintaining control of the sea kayak

demonstrates correct paddling techniques

applies capsize technique and follows rescue procedures

identifies hazards and risks associated with deep water rescues and select suitable rescue method

demonstrates suitable craft position and rescue techniques suitable to the conditions

adapts to situational variances or issues that may arise during deep water rescues

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple sea kayaking 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 sea kayaking activity

a suitable body of water such as beach with winds below knots seas less than one metre and surf no higher than half a metre

sea kayaking navigating safety and rescue equipment

a suitable and safe method of transport if required to transport sea kayak to and from activity location

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 sea kayaking activities

observation of safe participation and demonstration of all strokes and manoeuvres while maintaining control of the sea kayak at all times

written and 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

SISONAVA Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISOOPSA Minimise environmental impact

SISOOPS201A Minimise environmental impact

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Controlled 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:

Craft may include:

Equipment may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Stroke technique may include:

Relevant aspects may include: