Required skills

problemsolving skills to

rig boat using suitable knots

determine wind direction

maintain stability position direction and speed control

determine when the boat is being sailed on a dead run

planning and organising skills to

select an appropriate location with controlled conditions

source small boat equipment and food and water

prepare for capsizing and towing drills

numeracy skills to

select correct sized sail for boat

use the angle of the sail to slow and speed up the small boat

determine points of sail in relation to course wind direction and angles

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

communication skills to interact with other craft and crew members

teamwork skills to

right a small boat after capsize

assist and support crew members in all aspects of sailing a small boat

emergency response and crew recovery skills to enable initial response to emergencies

Required knowledge

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

rules of the road to safely sail alongside other water craft

types of small boats and equipment characteristics and technology used for sailing

knots and their application to a sailing setting to enable accurate rigging of sails

sailing manoeuvres and techniques to enable negotiation of courses

sailing and weather terminology to enable clear communication between crew members

the main points of sailing and sail positions to manoeuvre small boat efficiently

information on tide and wind to safe launching landing and manoeuvring

capsize procedures and methods to right a small boat

food and water requirements to maintain health and energy during activities

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

emergency towing and recovery procedures to ensure risk minimisation

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

selects small boat and equipment suitable for controlled conditions and uses terminology to identify parts and fittings of small boat

rigs small boat using appropriate knots and launches lands and returns boat while maintaining stability direction and control

applies capsize procedures to right a small boat and participates in towing and crew recovery drills while maintaining adequate communication with crew

evaluates and reflects on own small boat sailing performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple small boat sailing activities in controlled conditions that are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information to plan and select equipment for the sailing activity

a suitable location with sheltered waters light winds of knots wave height up to m and controlled conditions suitable to participants

a qualified leader or supervisor

a small sailing boat suitable sails and safety 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 small boat sailing environments including wind direction and speed and possible hazards

observation of safe participation and demonstration of basic small boat sailing 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

Guidance information for assessment

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:

Small boat may include:

Risks may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Equipment may include:

Sails may include:

Appropriate knots may include:

Primary boat controls may include:

Towing may include:

Crew recovery drills may include:

Relevant aspects may include: