Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan a cross country skiing session that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a cross country skiing session according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing cross country skiing techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine 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 cross country skiing and instructional plans for the session

complete postsession participant and self evaluations

personal cross country 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

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of cross country skiing sessions

site specific information 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 cross country skiing the advantages and disadvantages and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

clothing and footwear requirements including care and maintenance for cross country skiing activities to ensure comfort and safety

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

cross country skiing techniques and common communication methods and calls used between skiers to reduce risk

technical cross country skiing knowledge such as techniques and procedures to suit the terrain

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 information explanations and demonstrations for cross country 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 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 cross country skiing activities at suitable locations appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable snowsport location with intermediate or advanced terrain

participants to take part in the cross country skiing session

cross country skiing rescue safety first aid and teaching equipment

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan instruct and document cross country skiing sessions for a variety of participants

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 and application of legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all cross country skiing activities during the session

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

review of portfolio of cross country 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

SISOSKTA Demonstrate advanced cross country skiing skills

SISOSKT406A Demonstrate advanced cross country skiing skills.

Characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Cross country skiing plan may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Intermediate or advanced terrain 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:

Instructional techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Cross country skiing skills may include:

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

Relevant aspects may include: