Required skills

communication skills to

follow instructions and directions from the supervisor

demonstrate surfing etiquette

problemsolving skills to

determine suitability of waves

manoeuvre craft in varying conditions

planning and organising skills to select an appropriate activity site or location and relevant surfing equipment

swimming skills to swim metres and tread water for minutes in moderate surf conditions

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

surf survival and selfrescue techniques to use in the case of a wipe out or troubled situation

emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response and or rescue in surf emergencies

Required knowledge

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

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

food and water requirements to maintain health and energy during activities

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

understanding and reading of surf environments including types and features of waves and how to select waves to surf

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

surfing etiquette to surf safely alongside other surfers and swimmers showing a common understanding

beach zones and signs to avoid hazards and risks

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 activity

applies wipe out procedures ensuring personal safety and safety of other surfers and swimmers

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple surfing activities that are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

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

a surf beach with controlled conditions suitable to participants

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

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

observation of safe participation and demonstration of surfing techniques manoeuvres and etiquette

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 surf survival and self rescue skills

SISOSRF201A Demonstrate surf survival and self rescue skills.

Food and water may include:

Controlled conditions 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:

Transport may include:

Safe location may include:

Efficient paddling techniques may include:

Manoeuvre may include:

Wipe-out procedures may include:

Surfing etiquette may include:

Basic surfing manoeuvres may include:

Relevant aspects may include: