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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Participant's needs and characteristics may include: | agecultural factorsprevious experiencefitness level and physical capabilitiesinjuries and illnesses. |
Readiness may include: | appropriate levels of fitnessmotor performance factorssocialpsychologicalemotional. |
Session's aims and objectives may include: | practicing advanced surf life saving skillsprogressive skill acquisition self-improvementfitness targets. |
Plan may include: | session's aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocationcoach and participant ratiosequipment and resourcesdrills, activities and gamesparticipant informationsafety requirements. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safety authority or permission from local council or surf life saving clubsprivacyworking with childrenenvironmental regulationsharassment-free sports policies. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safety conflict resolutioncommunication protocolsuse, care and maintenance of equipment training and scheduling commitments individual surf life saving club's policiescode of ethics. |
Endorsed standards may include: | Surf Life Saving Australia Code of Conduct policy culture of surf life saving local council by-laws and regulations Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy. |
Safety procedures may include: | group management in emergency situations symptoms, treatment and prevention of common surf life saving injuriesweather and surf conditions checked and monitored. |
Drills, activities and games may include: | those described in Surf Life Saving Australia Coaching Course beach, surf, pool and board paddling activities those designed to enhance the biomechanical principles in the context of advanced surf life saving. |
Location may include: | appropriate beach and surf conditions within designated areaspool club house. |
Equipment may include: | surf boards surf skis and paddles flags inflatable rescue boat (IRB) reel and rescue equipment marker buoys. |
Resources may include: | life guard or lifeguardsteaching and coaching toolsstop watch personal clothing and footwearfirst aid kit. |
Feedback may include: | information on participant progressimprovements neededverbal or written or visual. |
Risks may include: | injuriesillnesscollisionhazardous objects on the ground or in waterinappropriate behaviour or fighting. |
Rules and regulations may include: | local, national and international rules of surf life savingbest practice codes of ethics:Surf Life Saving Australia Code of Ethics Surf Life Saving Australia Anti-doping policy Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policyage restrictions. |
Communication system may include: | a style appropriate to the surf life saving community with coach interacting with participants, officials, broader community and media appropriate use of verbal, non-verbal and written modes according to the Surf Life Saving Australia Coaches Code of Conduct policy and the culture of the surf life savingcorrect use of terminology and language to suit age, ability or disability and size of group. |
Teaching and coaching techniques may include: | demonstrating advanced skillsgiving clear and concise instructionsusing teaching and coaching tools progressing through, linking and analysing skills whole and part approachesshaping and modelling approaches. |
Required knowledge may include: | rules and regulations of surf life savingadvanced surf life saving skills and their learning components biomechanical principles in the context of advanced surf life saving skillsfactors affecting skill acquisitionsafety and risk managementequipment selection, use and maintenancecommunication systems used in surf life saving. |
Advanced skills of surf life saving may include: | skill level for athlete at national competition level beach sprints surf board paddlingsurf boat rowinginflatable rescue boat (IRB)reel and rescuesurf ski paddlingsurf swimming. |
Participant's performance may include: | use of appropriate communication systemsparticipation and practice of advanced skillsperformance and accuracy of advanced skillsattitude and behaviour. |
Relevant aspects may include: | effectiveness of the teaching and coaching sessionsuitability of teaching and coaching methodsfeedback provided to or by participantsinitial and final assessment of participant's abilities validity and reliability of assessment and evaluation tools. |