Required skills

planning and organising skills to select and allocate rafting equipment according to the trip plan

teamwork skills to

paddle and maintain control of the raft

assist others in capsize and rescue procedures

communication skills to interact with trip leader other guides and participants to negotiate hazards paddling technique route or course

listening skills to follow instructions and directions

problemsolving skills to

read river features speed of flow currents eddies and avoid hazards

apply a range of strokes and paddling manoeuvres to control the raft in a range of different river conditions

apply defensive and aggressive swimming to remove self from danger after a capsize

manage capsize response

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 rafting activities

equipment and raft types including their characteristics and safety features advantages and disadvantages and care and maintenance to enable appropriate selection and use

Selection of personal flotation devices and rescue equipment to ensure safety of self and raft crew

crew

clothing requirements for rafting to protect and minimise injury from environmental conditions

importance of a Personal Flotation Device in keeping a person afloat and their head above water

stroke directing and signalling techniques to control and manoeuvre the raft

principles of nutrition to maintain health during activity

weather and environmental information to identify forecast conditions and their affect on the activity

hydrology and river features such as currents banks change in gradient and volume and how these might impact on the rafting experience

international river grading system to understand conditions and appropriateness of the river to the level of participants

knots used to secure raft and perform rescues

defensive and aggressive swimming techniques to swim out of trouble

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate for the raft 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

executes trip plan including confident delivery of safety briefing and crew drill

applies knowledge of rivers and hydrology to manoeuvre and control a raft according to conditions on multiple occasions

monitors and maintains the safety of clients and rafting equipment

negotiates rapids and hazards using efficient strokes on fast currents and applies capsizing techniques and rescue procedures on multiple occasions

implements contingency plans and procedures as required

seeks advice and feedback from leader to improve skills and techniques and evaluates and reflects on own rafting performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation as a guide in rafting activities on moving water up to grade rapids that of sufficient depth and breadth of duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information to plan and select equipment for the rafting activity

suitable inland rivers with moving water up to and including Grade rapids

suitable crew

rafting navigation safety rescue and communication equipment

a safe method of transport if required to drive raft 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 of stroke techniques used to control and manoeuvre the raft through rapids

observation of safe participation and demonstration of rafting skills such as communicating with crew members and controlling the raft with paddles to move in and out of eddies

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

SISOWWRA Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water

SISOWWR201A Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water.

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Aims and objectives may include;

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Trip plan must include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Hazards may include:

Obstacles may include:

Risks may include:

Equipment may include:

Safety and rescue equipment may include:

Safety procedures may include

Guide commands may include

Strokes may include:

Paddling manoeuvres may include:

Hydrological features may include:

Capsize response may include

Relevant aspects may include: