Required skills

literacy skills to analyse and interpret weather and environmental information

planning and organising skills to allocate and select relevant food water clothing and equipment for the alpine skiing activity

communication skills to interact with group leader and other participants to maintain a positive and safe environment while skiing

problemsolving skills to select appropriate techniques

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

Required knowledge

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

minimal impact codes to ensure protection of environment

equipment types characteristics and technology used for alpine skiing the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment provided by supervisor and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

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

basic alpine skiing techniques and when and how to use them

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during activity

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

emergency procedures and potential hazards 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 conditions and duration of the alpine skiing activity

follows written and verbal instructions from leader to accurately apply knowledge and demonstrate alpine skiing techniques such as a gliding wedge

practices a range of appropriate alpine skiing skills such as basic gliding wedge turns while maintaining balance and control

seeks advice and feedback from leader to improve skills and ensure safety of self and group

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in downhill alpine skiing on beginner terrain that reflects local conditions and is of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

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

a suitable snowsport location with beginner terrain such as green runs for basic alpine skiing skills to be demonstrated

a qualified leader or supervisor

equipment such as alpine skis poles bindings boots suitable clothing goggles backpack or bumbag 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 the planning and review process with evidence of reference to resources

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge on alpine skiing strategies and techniques

observation of safe participation and demonstration of alpine skiing skills such as using a gliding wedge to speed control

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

SISONAVA Navigate in tracked or easy untracked areas

SISONAV201A Navigate in tracked or easy untracked areas

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Hazards may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Equipment may include:

Comfort and safety may include:

Terrain may include:

Gliding wedge may include:

Wedge turn may include:

Linked wedge may include:

Planes of movement may include:

Speed control may include:

Shape of the turn may include:

Risks may include:

Measures may include:

Safety of others may include:

Relevant aspects may include: