Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an alpine skiing session

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable alpine skiing session

address participant difficulties in developing alpine skiing techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to non routine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for the session

language and literacy skills to

produce alpine skiing and instructional plans

complete post session participant and self evaluations

instructional techniques to suit a range of participants needs and characteristics

personal downhill alpine offpiste free and or Telemark skiing 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

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of sessions

information about the location to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential hazards and any special restrictions applying to the site

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

clothing and footwear requirements for alpine skiing activities to ensure comfort and safety

instruction techniques and theories applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

downhill alpine offpiste free and or Telemark skiing techniques and common communication methods and calls used between skiers to reduce risk

technical alpine skiing knowledge including techniques and procedures to suit the terrain

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

hazards commonly experienced in intermediate and or advanced terrain

emergency procedures potential hazards and obstacles 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 and delivers precise relevant information explanations and demonstrations for alpine skiing 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 and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to improve performance as required

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 alpine skiing activities for participants with different needs and characteristics to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must ensure access to

a suitable snowsport location with intermediate terrain such as blue runs and or advanced terrain such as black runs

resources and information regarding participants and location to

suitable participants to take part in the alpine skiing session

equipment such as alpine skis poles bindings and boots

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 legislation and organisational policies and procedures as they apply to safe conduct of all alpine skiing activities during the session

observation of safe alpine skiing instruction monitoring and adjustment according to participants needs and characteristics

review of portfolio of alpine skiing and instructional 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

SISOSKIA Telemark ski downhill on advanced terrain

SISOSKI407A Telemark ski downhill on advanced terrain.

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Alpine skiing plan may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Intermediate or advanced terrain includes:

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:

Safety procedures may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Alpine skiing skills may include:

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

Opportunities may include:

Relevant aspects may include: