Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan for the surfing activity.
- Identify an appropriate activity site or location according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Ensure sufficient food and water is available to maintain physiological well being during activity.
- Access relevantsources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plans.
- Determine possible hazards associated within the surf environment and minimise risks.
- Select surfing equipment.
- Select craft and equipment according to design and construction features and check serviceability.
- Fit and adjust equipment correctly to ensure comfort, safety and suitability to the participant and craft.
- Transport the craft in a manner that minimises damage.
- Identify the need for board waxing and demonstrate waxing technique, where appropriate.
- Apply intermediate surfing skills.
- Select a safe location for entering the water and carry the craft out, avoiding hazards, to a depth where it can be safely sat or laid upon.
- Execute various paddling techniques through broken and unbroken waves.
- Select appropriate waves to catch and ride.
- Demonstrate methods of manoeuvring, intermediate surfing techniques and intermediate surfing manoeuvres on intermediate waves at intermediate surfing locations.
- Apply wipe-out procedures, ensuring personal safety and safety of other surfers.
- Approach hazards in a safe manner and minimise risks to self and group where possible.
- Evaluate surfing activity.