Required skills

listening skills to follow instructions and directions from the supervisor

problemsolving skills to determine self rescue methods appropriate for prevailing conditions

planning and organising skills to select relevant surf survival equipment

swimming skills to swim in moderate surf conditions

paddling skills to control and manoeuvre a surf craft in moderate conditions

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

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe conduct of all activities and legal access

types of craft and equipment characteristics and technology used for surf survival and factors affecting appropriate selection

principles of nutrition to maintain health during activity

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

understanding of surf environments including types and features of waves and rips and how to safely avoid these when surfing

the affect of wind tide swell and ocean floors on surf conditions and appropriate responses

surf survival and self rescue techniques to maintain personal safety

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate for the craft and 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 appropriate craft and equipment suitable for the rescue

demonstrates self rescue and survival techniques in prevailing conditions

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in surf survival and self rescue activities in different surf conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must ensure access to

resources and information such as weather sources to accurately plan and select appropriate equipment for the surf survival activity

a surf beach

a qualified leader or supervisor

equipment such as a suitable craft

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 the planning and review process with evidence of reference to resources

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of surf environments including types and features of waves and rips

observation of safe participation and demonstration of surf survival and self rescue techniques in prevailing conditions

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

SISOSRFA Demonstrate basic surfing manoeuvres in controlled conditions

SISOSRF202A Demonstrate basic surfing manoeuvres in controlled conditions.

Guidance information for assessment

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Knowledge of the surf environment may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Craft may include:

Equipment may include:

Techniques may include:

Prevailing conditions may include:

Strategies may include:

Relevant aspects may include: