Required skills

teamwork skills to work with others to lift carry and secure personal water crafts safely

communication skills to interact with supervisor passengers and other water craft users

listening skills to follow instructions and directions from the supervisor passengers and rescue crew

planning and organising skills to select a suitable location and minimal impact route

problemsolving skills to plan and follow a route

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 personal water craft activities

minimum impact codes applicable to riding personal water craft

types of personal water crafts and equipment characteristics and technology and factors affecting appropriate selection

personal water craft features to ensure safety

equipment and apparel requirements for personal water craft riding such as a wetsuit to maintain warmth dryness and sun protection

riding techniques such as cornering braking body positioning weight transfer and use of the throttle and how these control the ride

navigation techniques to determine location and direction

principles of nutrition to maintain health during activity

basic weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity

sea features such as currents waves and tides and how these might impact on the personal water craft riding experience

purpose and importance of safety features of craft

maintenance tools and repair kits and how to use them in case of equipment failure

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate for the craft and location 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 and select craft equipment and route suitable to the conditions and duration of the activity

performs pre start and safety checks on the personal water craft and corrects any deficiencies

demonstrates control and manoeuvring techniques and modifies technique according to change in weather and water conditions to maintain the safety of self and others

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple personal water craft activities on controlled waters 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 activity

a suitable body of water with winds under knots seas less than metre and surf no higher than metre

personal water craft equipment tools and spare parts safety and first aid equipment and aids to small craft navigation

a suitable and safe method of transport if required to drive craft 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

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of safety aspects and technique such as how weight transfer affects cornering

observation of safe participation and demonstration of technique while maintaining control of the craft at all times

written and or verbal self evaluation

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

SISOPWCA Select and maintain a personal water craft

SISOPWC201A Select and maintain a personal water craft

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:

Obstacles may include:

Risks may include:

Equipment and apparel may include:

Personal water craft may include:

Pre start checks may include:

Technique may include:

Water conditions may include:

Relevant aspects may include: