Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan a cross country skiing session.
- Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- Assess participant's current cross country skiing knowledge in order to determine the session'saims and objectives.
- Determine an instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
- Develop a cross country skiing plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Identify potential hazards associated with cross country skiing on intermediate or advanced terrain and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and information and determine contingency plans.
- Select and organise equipment and resources.
- Select and access equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability.
- Check equipment for safety and suitability according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.
- Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure suitability to the location and activity.
- Brief participants.
- Communicate instructions and relevant information about the cross country skiing session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
- Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
- Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while cross country skiing.
- Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
- Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the session.
- Instruct a cross country skiing session.
- Conduct introductory activities for participants, to reduce the risk of injury.
- Demonstrate procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Apply instructional techniques to impart required knowledge, cross country skiing skills and safety and rescue procedures.
- Monitor individual participant's performance during session and adjust or refine individual and or group technique as required.
- Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their cross country skiing skills and knowledge.
- Complete post session responsibilities.
- Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.
- Evaluate relevant aspects of the cross country skiing session, and determine the level of learning achieved.
- Identify potential areas of improvement for future cross country skiing instructional sessions.