Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an appropriate surfing session

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan surfing sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organisation skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable surfing site

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for surfing

language and literacy skills to

produce surfing and instructional plans for the session

complete post session participant and self evaluations

instructional techniques to suit a range of participants needs characteristics and learning styles

emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies whilst instructing surfing

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of surfing activities

site specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential surfing hazards and any special restrictions applying to the area

equipment types characteristics and technology used for surfing the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

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

instruction techniques and theories applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

intermediate to advanced surfing manoeuvres and common communication systems used between surfers and swimmers to reduce risk

sources of surf conditions and weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their effect on the session

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

the effect 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 minimise risks

surf survival and self rescue techniques to remove self or others from trouble in the surf

hazards and risks associated with surfing in various surf conditions and how to avoid or negotiate these

emergency and rescue procedures relevant 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

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for surfing sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve intermediate to advanced level surfing performance

uses and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of safe surfing activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable surfing site for the conduct of instructional sessions

a group of participants to take part in the intermediate to advanced surfing session

equipment such as suitable craft and safety and rescue equipment

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan instruct and document surfing sessions 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

oral or written questioning to assess application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to safe conduct of all surfing activities

observation of safe surfing instruction monitoring and adjustment according to participants needs and characteristics

portfolio of surfing session plans

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Surfing plan may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Contingency plans may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant information may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Methods of manoeuvring may include:

Advanced surfing techniques may include:

Advanced or complex surfing manoeuvres may include:

Relevant aspects may include: