Required skills

literacy skills to analyse interpret and apply weather and environmental information legislation and organisational policies and procedures

planning and organising skills to allocate and select relevant food water clothing and equipment for the offpiste snowboarding activity

communication skills to interact with other participants to maintain a positive and safe environment

problemsolving skills to

respond appropriately to changing conditions

navigate through offpiste conditions

determine techniques to use when offpiste snowboarding

self management skills to

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve technique

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

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct and legal access

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

equipment types characteristics and technology used for offpiste 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

offpiste snowboarding techniques such as the execution of turns airs and sideslipping to demonstrate efficient riding

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during activity

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

emergency procedures and potential hazards such as avalanches 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

applies relevant process to plan equipment and supply requirements appropriate to the offpiste conditions and duration of the snowboarding activity

demonstrate offpiste snowboarding techniques such as turns and side slipping and safe offpiste snowboarding manoeuvres away from patrolled snowsport areas such as controlling speed with the shape of the turn or by using side slipping

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple offpiste snowboarding activities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a snowsport location with terrain suitable for offpiste snowboarding skills to be demonstrated

resources and information such as principles of nutrition and weather sources to accurately plan and prepare for the offpiste snowboarding activity

equipment such as offpiste snowboards bindings boots suitable clothing goggles helmet backpack or bumbag navigation equipment rescue and first aid 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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of offpiste snowboarding strategies and techniques

observation of safe participation and demonstration of offpiste snowboarding skills such as the execution of airs and turns

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.

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Conditions may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Off-piste snowboarding may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Equipment may include:

Design and or construction features may include:

Comfort and safety may include:

Movements may include:

Turn types and shapes may include:

Shape of the turn may include:

Risks may include:

Measures may include:

Safety of others may include:

Relevant aspects may include: