Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to identify individual and group needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the activity

interact with participants to create a safe and positive snorkelling environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable snorkelling activity according to participants needs and abilities

make decisions about potential hazards that may affect the activity

respond to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable snorkelling site

organise participants into manageable groups for snorkelling

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the snorkelling activity

complete postactivity participant and self evaluations

personal snorkelling skills to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate and explain techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the site to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies whilst instructing snorkelling

Required knowledge

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

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 snorkelling the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and factors affecting appropriate selection

use care and maintenance of snorkelling equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during the snorkelling activity

snorkelling techniques and communication systems used in snorkelling to reduce risk

technical snorkelling knowledge such as factors affecting buoyancy and how to control sinking and floating pressure volume and temperature as related to squeezes and atmospheric related concerns such as hypothermia hyperthermia and sunburn

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity

sea features such as currents waves and tides and how these might impact on the snorkelling experience

aquatic hazards and risks that may be experienced in confined and or open water conditions such as sea life and environmental and how to safely negotiate these

first aid emergency and rescue procedures relevant to the site 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 within activity constraints and guides and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner

applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that commonly arise during snorkelling activities

encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the safe guiding of groups in snorkelling activities that reflect the needs of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable snorkelling site with either open or confined water that enables the demonstration and practice of snorkelling techniques

participants to take part in the snorkelling activity

snorkelling safety rescue and first aid equipment

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan guide and document snorkelling activity 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

observation of planning and guiding processes and interacting with a group of participants including conveying information for safe participation

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all snorkelling activities

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing conditions and equipment failure

review of snorkelling activity 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

SROSNKA Participate in snorkelling activities

SROSNK201A Participate in snorkelling activities.

Condition of participants may include:

Activity plan may include:

Industry criteria may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Activity objectives may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant information may include:

Snorkelling techniques may include:

Variable factors may include:

Relevant aspects may include: