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 durationlocation, equipment and resourcesguide and participant ratiossafety and emergency requirementsrisk management plan. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safetypermits or permission for access environmental regulationsmarine regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safetyassessment procedurestime and budget constraintsuse, maintenance and storage of equipmentcommunication protocolscode of ethicsrisk management proceduresconfidentiality of participant information. |
Trip objectives may include: | self improvementmeeting peoplefitness targets. |
Hazards may include: | temperature extremesslippery or unstable terraindangerous animals and insectsstinging trees and nettlesdense vegetationgroup management hazardsslippery or unstable shorepoor posture, poor techniquepoor carrying techniquespoor carrying techniquesloose or insecure craft when being transportedother craft. |
Risks may include: | hypothermiaheat exhaustioninjuries exhaustionlost party or party memberequipment and course failure. |
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 levelsynoptic 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. |
Equipment may include: | personal water craft equipmenttools and spare parts safety, first aid and rescue equipment aids to small craft navigationnavigation equipmentcommunication equipment. |
Relevant information may include: | safety proceduresrisk and hazard prevention and managementriding techniqueslogistical detailsresponsible and safe behaviour. |
Safety procedures may include: | safest line or route through hazardsspacing between participantsuse of safety and rescue equipment. |
Personal water craft riding techniques may include: | pre start checkslaunching or retrieving change in posture or position sitting and standingweight transfer and distributionspeed and throttle control stopping and driving turning and manoeuvringnavigating a routetowing or being towed. |
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 techniques:rescue techniques employed. |