Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an appropriate snowboarding session

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan snowboarding sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable snowsport area

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for snowboarding

language and literacy skills to

produce snowboarding and instructional plans for the session

complete post session participant and self evaluations

apply for permission or permits to use a suitable snowsport area to instruct a group

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

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 and or rescue in emergencies whilst instructing snowboarding

Required knowledge

legislation 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 snowsport 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

care and maintenance of snowboarding 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

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 terrain information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the session

hazards and risks associated with snowboarding in various conditions on different terrain and how to avoid or negotiate these

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 precise relevant information explanations and demonstrations for snowboarding session 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 snowboarding performance

uses 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 safe snowboarding activities that reflect 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 accurately plan instruct and document snowboarding sessions for a variety of participants

a suitable snowsport area for the conduct of instructional sessions

an indoor location suitable for the conduct of aspects of the instructional session and instructional tools such as videos DVDs televisions whiteboards books magazines handouts and the internet if required

a group of participants to take part in the snowboarding session

equipment such as snowboards bindings boots suitable clothing goggles lift pass back pack food and water safety rescue and first aid equipment

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 planning processes such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

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 safe snowboarding instruction monitoring and adjustment according to participants needs and characteristics

portfolio of snowboarding 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 for example

SISOSKBA Snowboard on advanced terrain

SISOSKB404A Snowboard on advanced terrain.

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Snowboarding plan may include:

Organisational policies and procedures 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:

Feedback may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Snowboarding skills may include:

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

Opportunities may include:

Relevant aspects may include: