Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an overnight 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

navigate group to an overnight destination

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

arrange an overnight site

organise participants into manageable groups for snowboarding

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the overnight snowboarding trip

complete post activity participant and self evaluations

apply for permission or permits to use snowboarding location to guide a group on an overnight trip

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

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all 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 selection of an overnight site enable management of potential snowboarding hazards and any special restrictions applying to the area

equipment types characteristics and technology used for snowboarding and camping 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 equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

conflict resolution strategies to enable effective group management

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy throughout the overnight 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

activityspecific knowledge such as navigation and camping techniques to lead the group safely and professionally

sources of weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the overnight 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 may arise during the overnight snowboarding trip

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 multiple snowboarding activities that reflect the needs of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable snowsport area to enable demonstration of overnight snowboarding activities

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

a group of participants to take part in the overnight snowboarding trip

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

Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following unit

SISOOPSA Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site

SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site.

Guidance information for assessment

Condition of participants may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Trip 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:

Temporary site may include:

Relevant aspects may include: