Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan a sea kayaking trip

convey information about the safety aspects of the trip

interact with participants to create a safe and positive sea kayaking environment

problemsolving skills to

make decisions affecting trip

respond to non routine situations

manage the group effectively

planning and organising skills to source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable body of water with access to land for possible overnight stay

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the sea kayaking trip

complete post trip participant and self evaluations

literacy and numeracy skills to read and interpret information on a sea chart and to calculate times and distances for the legs of a sea kayaking trip

effective and efficient personal sea kayaking skills in moderate conditions to demonstrate and explain sea kayaking techniques to participants

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

navigate a sea kayaking trip along a certain route and or to a chosen destination

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

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all activities

minimal impact codes to enable protection of the environment

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

sea and weather reading and assessment such as the effect of tide current wind and local conditions on the sea kayaking activity

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

clothing requirements for sea kayaking such as wet weather gear to maintain warmth and sun protection to minimise sunburn and heatstroke

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

importance of a personal flotation device in keeping a person afloat and their head above water

stroke rolling and capsizing techniques used in moderate conditions

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

communication systems and signals used in sea kayaking

principles of nutrition to maintain health during sea kayaking

coastal navigation chart reading and compass use applicable to sea kayaking in moderate conditions

reading and assessment of the weather at sea to understand the dynamics and effect of the tide current and wind conditions

risks associated with sea kayaking in moderate conditions and how to manage the risks

emergency response and rescue procedures appropriate for sea kayaking 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

plans within activity constraints and guides and monitors group in a safe and professional manner

applies contingency management techniques to make adjustments in response to changing conditions or variable factors that may arise during sea kayaking trips

encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure guiding of groups on sea kayaking trips that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan guide and document sea kayaking trip

a suitable sea kayaking location with easy to moderate sea conditions

a suitable overnight site if required

participants to take part in the sea kayaking trip

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

sea kayaking navigation overnight first aid and safety and rescue 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 and guiding processes and interacting with a group of participants including conveying information for safe participation

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of sea kayaking trip

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure

review of sea kayaking trip 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

SISOOPSA Plan for minimal environmental impact

SISOOPS304A Plan for minimal environmental impact

SISOOPSA Interpret weather for marine environments

SISOOPS303A Interpret weather for marine environments

SISOOPSA Use and maintain a temporary overnight site

SISOOPS204A Use and maintain a temporary overnight site

PUAOPEA Operate communications systems and equipment

PUAOPE002A Operate communications systems and equipment

Guidance information for assessment

Condition of participants may include:

Plan may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Hazards may include:

Easy to moderate conditions may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Appropriate authorities may include:

Sea kayaks may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant information may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Variable factors may include:

Relevant aspects may include: