Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan personal water craft riding sessions

convey information about the safety aspects

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

use instructional techniques to suit a range of participants needs characteristics and learning styles

address participant difficulties in developing advanced techniques

anticipate and respond to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups

language and literacy skills to

produce personal water craft riding and instructional plans for the session

complete postsession participant and self evaluations

personal water craft riding skills to demonstrate and explain techniques to participants

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

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of personal water craft session

site specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential personal water craft riding hazards and any special restrictions applying to the area

equipment and personal water craft types characteristics and technology the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and its care and maintenance to enable appropriate selection and use

clothing requirements for outdoor activities and factors affecting appropriate clothing selection such as layering and protective clothing

care and maintenance of personal water craft and equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

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

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy throughout the session

advanced personal water craft riding techniques and communication methods used between riders to reduce risk

technical personal water craft knowledge such as techniques and procedures to suit the conditions

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

hazards and risks associated with riding a personal water craft in various conditions and how to avoid or negotiate these

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

maintenance tools and repair kits and their use to enable minor repairs to be completed

first aid emergency and rescue procedures relevant to the 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

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for personal water craft sessions 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 advanced personal water craft riding performance

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

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of personal water craft activities on moderate to difficult waters that meet the needs and characteristics of a range of participants 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 personal water craft sessions

a suitable body of water with moderate to difficult conditions that enables the conduct of advanced personal water craft instructional sessions

participants to take part in the session

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

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 or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all personal water craft activities

observation of safe personal water craft instruction monitoring and adjustment according to participants needs and characteristics

portfolio of personal water craft 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

Characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Personal water craft riding plan may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Moderate to difficult conditions may include:

Risks 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:

Required knowledge may include:

Advanced personal water craft riding skills may include:

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

Relevant aspects may include: