Required skills

problemsolving skills to

rig short boards according to prevailing weather conditions

lunch land and manoeuvre boards while maintaining control and stability

perform short board wave jumps and landings

use waves rips and currents to enhance technique

apply strategies to rescue self and others in difficulty

planning and organising skills to

select suitable open water windsurfing sites or locations with difficult conditions

source short boards equipment food and water

conduct routine inspection and maintenance of equipment

communication skills to refer repairs to relevant specialists where required and to discuss possible solutions

numeracy skills to

select correct sized short boards and sails

determine points of sail in relation to course wind direction speed 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 short boards sails and equipment characteristics and technology used for windsurfing in difficult conditions and factors affecting appropriate selection

advantages of rotational and camber induced sails to achieve speed and control

open water locations for windsurfing with winds of at least knots and wave heights of at least cm

windsurfing manoeuvres and techniques including various types of jumps and landings and tacking and carve gybing in strong winds and rough seas

hazards and risks associated with windsurfing and the effects of strong winds tides currents and rips on launching landing and manoeuvring short board

construction maintenance and repair of board and high tech equipment to ensure it remains undamaged

formation and use of waves rips undertows channels and currents to enhance sailing technique speed and stability

specialists in the local area to refer repair and maintenance tasks beyond personal ability

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 short board and equipment suitable for difficult open water conditions and conducts repairs and maintenance of board and equipment where required

rigs hightech sails and launches and lands short board from a beach start through waves demonstrating controlled techniques and a comfortable stance

assists and rescues other windsurfers in a safe and efficient manner

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 short board windsurfing activities in difficult 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 open water location with winds of at least knots and wave heights of at least cm

a suitable short board with a fully battened sail

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 open water windsurfing environments and the use of high performance equipment

observation of safe participation and demonstration of short board windsurfing techniques and manoeuvres in difficult conditions

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

Guidance information for assessment

Food and water requirements may include:

Difficult 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:

Board may include:

Sails may include:

Equipment may include:

Wave jumps and landings may include:

Carve gybes may include:

Jury rigging may include:

Relevant aspects may include: