Required skills

literacy skills to read and interpret maps records navigational charts of inshore waters and topographic and speciality maps

planning and organising skills to

obtain instrumentation documentation records and navigation equipment

plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage

communication skills to interact with other participants to maintain a positive and safe sea kayaking environment while navigating an inshore passage

numeracy skills to navigate fix and calculate grid and magnetic bearings courses distances and positions

problemsolving skills to

determine instrumentation and equipment required for position fixing

deal with errors that may occur

sea kayaking skills to apply a range of stroke paddling and rolling techniques to control stabilise and manage risks and hazards associated with navigating inshore passages

first aid and emergency response 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 sea kayaking and navigation activities

navigation techniques instrumentation documentation and equipment used to determine distance location direction and potential hazards during navigating an inshore passage

features of navigation equipment their use and factors that affect accuracy

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

technical sea kayaking knowledge such as paddling capsizing and rolling techniques used to navigate and determine a route for an inshore voyage

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

risks commonly associated with navigating a sea kayaking inshore passage and ways to avoid or negotiate these

emergency response and rescue procedures appropriate for sea kayaking to ensure the management of risk

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 selects navigation instrumentation and equipment suitable to the location and sea and weather conditions

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

demonstrates position fixing while undergoing a sea kayaking voyage and makes decisions regarding contingency arrangements where required

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in sea kayaking inshore voyages and 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 maps and charts for local area

suitable sea kayaking locations that allow for planning and navigating of inshore passages

sea kayaking rescue first aid and navigation 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

observation of the planning and review process with evidence of reference to navigation and instrumentation resources and equipment

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all aspects of planning and navigating a sea kayaking inshore passage

observation of safe participation and demonstration of navigation skills such as fixing position

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

SISOKYSA Demonstrate sea kayaking skills in moderate to difficult conditions

SISOKYS304A Demonstrate sea kayaking skills in moderate to difficult conditions

SISOOPSA Interpret weather for marine environments

SISOOPS303A Interpret weather for marine environments.

Instrumentation and equipment may include:

Documentation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Contingency plan may include:

Meteorological information may include:

Prevailing circumstances may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Position fixing technique may include:

Errors may include: