Required skills

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

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

problemsolving skills to

respond to changing conditions

determine techniques to use when cross country skiing in different conditions

self management skills to

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve advanced technique

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

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 advanced cross ski touring activities

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

equipment types characteristics and technology used for cross country skiing the advantages and disadvantages and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

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

cross country skiing techniques such as one and two skating with correct pole and body positioning

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during activity

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

plans equipment and supply requirements appropriate to the conditions and duration of the cross country skiing activity

applies a range of safe cross country skiing techniques while negotiating hazards and maintaining balance and control

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple cross country skiing activities on advanced terrain to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable outdoor location with groomed trails for the conduct of advanced cross country skiing skills to be demonstrated

cross country skiing safety first aid and navigation equipment

resources and information to plan and prepare for the cross country skiing activity

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 cross country skiing strategies and techniques

observation of safe participation and demonstration of advanced cross country skiing skills such as linked stem and Telemark turning

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 uncontrolled environments

SISONAV403A Navigate in uncontrolled environments

SISOSKTA Instruct cross country skiing

SISOSKT411A Instruct cross country skiing.

Guidance information for assessment

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Hazards may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Equipment may include:

Advanced cross country skiing skills may include:

Terrain may include:

Technique may include:

Risks may include:

Safety of others may include:

Relevant aspects may include: