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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Condition of participants may include: | previous experiencephysical developmentageinjuries and illnesses. |
Plan may include: | aims and objectivesdate, time and duration of triplocation, equipment and resourcessafety requirementsrisk and contingency management plans |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safetypermits or permission for access environmental regulationsmarine regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safetytime and budget constraintsuse and maintenance of equipmentcommunication protocolsconfidentiality of participant informationguide and participant ratioscamp fire regulationscode of ethics. |
Session's aims and objectives may include: | developing sea kayaking skillseducationdevelopmenttherapy fitness targetsrecreation. |
Hazards may include: | temperature extremesslippery or unstable terraindangerous animals and insectsstinging trees and nettlesdense vegetationgroup management hazardsslippery or unstable shore poor posture, poor techniquepoor carrying techniquesloose or insecure craft when being transported. other craft. |
Moderate to difficult conditions may include: | Areas of exposed coastline with currents, difficult landings, or open crossingsopen crossings with wind speeds of 17-21 knots wave heights of at least 1.0metresurf up to 2.0metresDistances beyond 4 nautical miles from the nearest shore. |
Risks may include: | hypothermiaheat exhaustioninjuries exhaustionlost party or party memberequipment failurecapsize. |
Relevant sources may include: | Bureau of Meteorologymedialand managers or agenciescoastal patrol or coastguardvolunteer marine rescuelocal knowledge. |
Weather and environmental information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesweather warningsevent warningsriver levelssynoptic chartshigh and low tide predictions. |
Food and water requirements may include: | menu planning and preparationrange of foods. |
Principles of nutrition may include: | food groupsdietary guidelinesindividual food requirements and allergies. |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditions, including timesseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesgroup size. |
Appropriate authorities may include: | waterways departmentssurf rescueauthoritiessupervisors. |
Sea kayaks may include: | single sea kayaksdouble sea kayaks. |
Equipment may include: | personal flotation device paddle with leashspray deckwet suit or wet weather gearropestie down strapssafety and first aid equipmentpumpsspongespaddle float. |
Relevant information may include: | safety procedureslogistical detailsrisk managementsea kayaking techniquesresponsible and safe behaviour. |
Safety procedures may include: | group launch and landgroup movement and spacinggroup signals (emergency actions)capsize procedures use of safety and rescue equipmentforeseeable hazards and their associated risks and management techniquescommunication systems. |
Variable factors may include: | change of weather and conditionsequipment failureparticipant's needs. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selectionfood selectioninstructional contentinstructional techniqueassessment techniquegroup feedbackdirecting techniquesrescue techniques employed. |