Required skills

problemsolving skills to

identify main parts of a sailboard and rig

determine wind direction

balance weight and maintain correct position on the board

manoeuvre board in varying conditions

identify alternative strategies if self rescue fails

planning and organising skills to

select a location with light winds and enclosed waters

source sailboard equipment food and water

conduct routine inspection and maintenance checks of equipment

numeracy skills to

select correct sized sail for board

determine points of sail in relation to course wind direction and angles such as reaching at right angles to the wind

literacy skills to interpret and apply weather and environmental information relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

selfrescue and emergency response skills to enable initial response to emergencies

Required knowledge

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

types of sailboards and equipment characteristics and technology used for sailboarding and factors affecting appropriate selection

parts of a sailboard for ease of identification

maintenance and transportation of equipment to ensure it remains safe and undamaged

sailboarding manoeuvres and techniques to sailboard through the water smoothly

sailboarding terminology such asupwind downwind across the wind to enable a common understanding

sailboarding terminology, such asupwind, downwind, across the wind, to enable a common understanding

main points of sailboarding and sail positions to manoeuvre sailboard efficiently

the no go zone and how to get upwind

information on tide and wind to assist in launching landing and manoeuvring sailboard

locations for sailboarding with light winds of knots in enclosed waters

effects of on cross and offshore winds on a sailboarding area

hazards and risks associated with sailboarding and the effects of moving water tides currents rips and rivers on sailboarding to enable safe conduct of activities

common wind terminology to enable clear communication

food and water requirements to maintain health and energy during activities

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

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate for 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 sailboard and equipment suitable for light winds and enclosed waters and conducts routine inspection and maintenance of equipment

rigs launches and lands sailboard and maintains a stable balanced position while manoeuvring around a small triangular course in controlled conditions

applies self rescue procedures ensuring personal safety and alternative rescues where required

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple sailboarding activities in controlled conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information such as weather sources to plan and select equipment for the sailboarding activity

a suitable location with enclosed water light winds of knots and controlled conditions

a qualified leader or supervisor

sailboarding rescue and safety and first aid equipment

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 sailboarding environments including wind direction and speed and possible hazards

observation of safe participation and demonstration of sailboarding techniques and manoeuvres

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

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:

Equipment may include:

Main parts of the board may include

Main parts of the rig may include:

Manoeuvre may include:

Rules of the road may include:

Reasons for self rescue may include:

Alternate rescue strategies may include:

Launching may include:

Relevant aspects may include: