Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan a sea kayaking session

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

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

problemsolving skills to

plan sea kayaking sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

observe and correct sea kayaking technique faults

anticipate and respond to non routine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and suitable sea conditions

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for sea kayaking

language and literacy skills to

produce sea kayaking and instructional plans for the sea kayaking session

read and interpret information on a sea chart

complete post session participant and self evaluations

numeracy skills 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 canoeing techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies whilst instructing sea kayaking

Required knowledge

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

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

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

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

clothing and footwear requirements for sea kayaking to ensure comfort and safety

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

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

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 in easy to moderate sea conditions

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

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

communication systems and signals used in sea kayaking

navigation techniques to determine location and direction

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their effect on the session

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

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 and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for sea 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 sea kayaking performance in easy to moderate conditions

applies and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of sea 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 sea kayaking sessions

a location with easy to moderate sea conditions suitable for the conduct of instructional sessions

group of participants to take part in the sea kayaking session

sea 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 sea kayaking activities during the session

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

portfolio of sea 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

SISOKYSA Plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage

SISOKYS406A Plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage.

Characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Sea kayaking plan may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Easy to moderate conditions 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:

Activity specific knowledge may include:

Sea kayaking skills may include:

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

Relevant aspects may include: