Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan a snowboarding trip that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the trip

interact with participants to create a safe and positive snowboarding environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable snowboarding trip according to participants needs and abilities

make decisions about potential hazards that may affect activities

respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

organise participants into manageable groups for snowboarding

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the snowboarding trip

complete postactivity participant and self evaluations

apply for permission or permits to use snowboarding location to guide a group

personal snowboarding skills to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate and explain techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

egislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of snowboarding activities

Alpine Responsibility Code and snowboarding practices snowsport area signs and regulations and minimal impact codes to ensure safety and protection of environment

information about local area to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential snowboarding hazards and any special restrictions applying to the area

equipment types characteristics and technology used for snowboarding the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

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

use care and maintenance of snowboarding equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during the trip

snowboarding techniques and common communication methods used between snowboarders to reduce risk

technical snowboarding knowledge such as techniques and procedures to suit the features of the surface

sources of weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the trip

hazards that may be experienced in various conditions on different terrain

first aid emergency and rescue procedures relevant to the location to ensure safety of self and others

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 within activity constraints and guides and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner

applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that commonly arise during snowboarding trips

encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure leading snowboarding activities that are appropriate to the needs of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable snowsport area that enables the demonstration and practice of snowboarding activities

a group of participants to take part in the snowboarding trip

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan guide and document snowboarding activities for a variety of participants

equipment such as snowboards bindings boots suitable clothing goggles lift pass backpack or bumbag safety and emergency equipment and food and water

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

observation of interaction with a group of participants including conveying information for safe participation

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all snowboarding activities

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure

review of snowboarding trip plans

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

SISOSKTA Apply snowcraft skills for day touring

SISOSKT305A Apply snowcraft skills for day touring

Guidance information for assessment

Condition of participants may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Activity objectives may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Appropriate authorities may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant information may include:

Snowboarding techniques may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Variable factors may include:

Relevant aspects may include: