Required skills

communication skills to inform progress and interact with instructor and buddy during snorkelling

teamwork skills to snorkel with and look out for a buddy

listening skills to follow instructions and directions from the supervisor about water conditions to maintain safety

swimming skills to

swim metres on surface wearing snorkelling equipment

hold breath dive under water and clear snorkel upon resurfacing

perform self rescue and unconscious diver recovery from metres

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

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and industry criteria to enable safe conduct of all snorkelling activities

weather and environmental information to interpret forecast conditions and their affect on the activity

sea features such as currents waves and tides and how these impact on the activity

selection and maintenance of snorkelling equipment

factors affecting buoyancy and how to control sinking and floating

pressure volume and temperature as related to squeezes

atmospheric related concerns such as hypothermia hyperthermia and sunburn

gases and respiration as related to shallow water blackout hyperventilation overexertion

accident prevention self rescue rescue and first aid procedures

aquatic hazards such as sea life and environmental and how to negotiate these

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate 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 and select a snorkelling location and equipment for the conditions and duration of the activity

demonstrates snorkelling surface and diving techniques and performs snorkel dive rescues in realistic simulations

seeks advice and feedback from leader and evaluates and reflects on own snorkelling performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple snorkelling activities in controlled conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information to plan and select appropriate equipment for the snorkelling activity

a suitable snorkelling location with either open or confined water

a qualified leader or supervisor

snorkelling safety rescue and first aid equipment

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 and or written questioning to assess knowledge of snorkel dive rescuing techniques and common snorkelling first aid situations

observation of safe participation and demonstration of snorkelling skills such as surface and dive snorkelling

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

SISCAQUA Perform water rescue techniques

SISCAQU202A Perform water rescue techniques

Activity location may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Industry criteria may include:

Hazards may include:

Effects of pressure, temperature and volume may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Equipment may include:

Contextual issues may include:

First aid situations may include:

Relevant aspects may include: