Required skills

planning and organising skills to select and allocate sea kayaking equipment

problemsolving skills to determine stroke capsizing and rolling techniques based on weather and sea conditions

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

communication skills to interact with other paddlers and rescue crew to maintain a positive and safe environment

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

sea kayak handling skills to apply a range of strokes and paddling techniques to control the craft

manage risks and hazards safely in moderate to difficult conditions

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

first aid 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 kayaking activities

minimal impact codes to enable protection of the environment

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

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

waterproofing techniques used to keep equipment that is not required on hand dry during sea kayaking

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

stroke rolling and capsizing techniques used in moderate sea conditions

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

communication systems and signals used in sea kayaking

coastal navigation chart reading and compass use applicable to sea kayaking trips

principles of nutrition to maintain health during sea kayaking

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

weather and environmental information to identify forecast conditions and their effect on the activity

hazards obstacles and risks commonly experienced when sea kayaking in moderate to difficult conditions and ways to avoid or negotiate these

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate for sea kayaking in moderate to difficult conditions 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 kayaking activity

applies knowledge of weather and sea conditions to plan and navigate a sea kayaking trip and makes decisions regarding negotiation of hazards and safety of self and group

demonstrates control of strokes capsizing and rolling techniques and participates in rescues in moderate sea conditions

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 sea kayaking activities that are of sufficient breadth and duration 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

suitable sea kayaking locations with winds of moderate sea conditions of knots and breaking or overtopping waves up to metre

sea kayaking navigation first aid and safety and rescue equipment

a suitable and safe method of transport if required to drive 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

observation of the planning and review process

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 sea kayaking skills such as capsizing and rolling a sea kayak

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 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

SISOKYSA Plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage

SISOKYS406A Plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage

SISOKYSA Demonstrate sea kayaking skills

SISOKYS302A Demonstrate sea kayaking skills

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues 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:

Contingency plan may include:

Risks may include:

Equipment may include:

Safety and rescue equipment include:

Embark and disembark may include:

Strokes may include:

Paddling techniques may include:

Moderate to difficult sea conditions may include:

Navigation techniques may include:

Roll techniques may include:

Deep water rescue procedures may include:

Relevant aspects may include: