Required skills

problemsolving skills to

rig sailboard according to the prevailing weather conditions

determine wind direction

manoeuvre board in moderate conditions

perform freestyle tricks

use body weight rig and centreboard to improve on gybing and tacking

apply rescuing and towing strategies according to the situation

planning and organising skills to

allocate and select suitable windsurfing site with moderate winds

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

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

self management skills to

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve technique

rescue and emergency response skills to enable initial response to emergencies

Required knowledge

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

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

variations between parts of a sailboard from one model and or brand to another

locations for sailboarding with moderate winds of knots in enclosed waters

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

windsurfing manoeuvres and techniques and methods to improve tacking and gybing

centreboard and sail positioning on all points of sail to manoeuvre sailboard efficiently

names of parts of the sail and how a sail works using sail shape and wind strength to improve on windsurfing technique

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

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

differences between sea breezes and land breezes and their affect on windsurfing and the affect of tides currents and rips on launching landing and manoeuvring sailboard

hazards and risks associated with sailboarding and the effects of moving water tides currents rips and rivers on sailboarding

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 moderate winds and conditions and conducts routine inspection and maintenance of equipment

rigs launches and lands sailboard and applies enhanced windsurfing skills onall points of sail to improve speed and efficiency around a triangular course in moderate conditions

rigs, launches and lands sailboard and applies enhanced windsurfing skills onall points of sail to improve speed and efficiency around a triangular course in moderate conditions

applies self rescue rescue and towing of another sailor and board and allows towing by another sailboard or boat ensuring safety of self and others

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple windsurfing activities in moderate 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 windsurfing activity

a suitable location with moderate winds of knots

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 windsurfing environments including wind direction and speed and possible hazards

observation of safe participation and demonstration of enhanced windsurfing 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 requirements may include:

Moderate conditions may include

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Weather and Environmental Information may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Sailboard may include:

Equipment may include:

Spares may include:

Knots may include:

Freestyle tricks may include:

Rules of the road may include

Relevant aspects may include: