Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SISCAQU008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISCAQU008 - Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop lesson plans and instruct a broad range of clients in water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills. This involves using drills, activities and games according to best practice principles of aquatic activities.This unit applies to those conducting learn-to-swim and water safety classes in swimming pools and confined natural shallow water venues. Work is performed according to relevant legislation including working with children and/or vulnerable people checks, organisational policies and procedures and best practice principles.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must be demonstrated in:

a workplace or simulated aquatic facility or confined natural shallow water environment.

Assessment must ensure use of:

organisational policies and procedures appropriate to risk management

swimming instructional equipment

participants to whom instruction is provided, these can be:

participants in a workplace, or

individuals who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, within a training organisation.

Assessment must ensure access to:

first aid facilities and equipment.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

develop and conduct lessons in industry required timeframes

respond to problems that typically arise in water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills instruction.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Aquatics
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Develop lesson plans.
  • Consider participant group characteristics and identify water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills to be developed.
  • Assess participant readiness.
  • Determine appropriate instructional methods to acquire the relevant skills.
  • Determine appropriate drills, activities and/or games for the participant group.
  • Develop and document lesson plans that incorporate key instructional information.
       
Element: Conduct lessons.
  • Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for maintenance requirements.
  • Provide clear and accurate instruction on drills, activities and/or games.
  • Appropriately introduce participants to the water.
  • Demonstrate skills and techniques, and monitor the participation and performance of each participant.
  • Observe participant movement through water according to principles of movement in water and adjust or refine individual or group performance, as required.
  • Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants.
  • Modify activity, as required according to participant needs and factors that affect skills acquisition.
  • Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
  • Monitor time and complete drills, activities or games within time allocated.
  • Complete lesson documentation.
       
Element: Review and adapt instruction.
  • Request and respond to feedback from participants.
  • Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions.
  • Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
  • Implement modifications to future instruction in response to feedback and review of participant progress.
       
Element: Develop lesson plans.
  • Consider participant group characteristics and identify water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills to be developed.
  • Assess participant readiness.
  • Determine appropriate instructional methods to acquire the relevant skills.
  • Determine appropriate drills, activities and/or games for the participant group.
  • Develop and document lesson plans that incorporate key instructional information.
       
Element: Conduct lessons.
  • Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for maintenance requirements.
  • Provide clear and accurate instruction on drills, activities and/or games.
  • Appropriately introduce participants to the water.
  • Demonstrate skills and techniques, and monitor the participation and performance of each participant.
  • Observe participant movement through water according to principles of movement in water and adjust or refine individual or group performance, as required.
  • Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants.
  • Modify activity, as required according to participant needs and factors that affect skills acquisition.
  • Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
  • Monitor time and complete drills, activities or games within time allocated.
  • Complete lesson documentation.
       
Element: Review and adapt instruction.
  • Request and respond to feedback from participants.
  • Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions.
  • Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
  • Implement modifications to future instruction in response to feedback and review of participant progress.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop lesson plans.

1.1 Consider participant group characteristics and identify water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills to be developed.

1.2 Assess participant readiness.

1.3 Determine appropriate instructional methods to acquire the relevant skills.

1.4 Determine appropriate drills, activities and/or games for the participant group.

1.5 Develop and document lesson plans that incorporate key instructional information.

2. Conduct lessons.

2.1 Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for maintenance requirements.

2.2 Provide clear and accurate instruction on drills, activities and/or games.

2.3 Appropriately introduce participants to the water.

2.4 Demonstrate skills and techniques, and monitor the participation and performance of each participant.

2.5 Observe participant movement through water according to principles of movement in water and adjust or refine individual or group performance, as required.

2.6 Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants.

2.7 Modify activity, as required according to participant needs and factors that affect skills acquisition.

2.8 Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.

2.9 Monitor time and complete drills, activities or games within time allocated.

2.10 Complete lesson documentation.

3. Review and adapt instruction.

3.1 Request and respond to feedback from participants.

3.2 Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions.

3.3 Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement.

3.4 Implement modifications to future instruction in response to feedback and review of participant progress.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills according to legal, ethical and organisational requirements

develop and implement at least three lesson plans that individually or cumulatively incorporate the following aspects of water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills and documents the teaching points, class formations, safety and equipment:

water familiarisation:

entering, leaving and moving through water

getting face wet

submerging and opening eyes under water

regaining a standing position

breathing

buoyancy and mobility:

front, back and side floating

gliding

torpedo

sculling

treading water

stroke exploration

use and modify the following instructional strategies for individuals and groups:

whole skill

whole, progressive part, whole

progressive part

demonstration

command and response

experiential or problem-solving

techniques to encourage the reluctant participant

reflect on the following key aspects of instruction:

the lesson

teaching methods used

risk management

potential ways to enhance learning opportunities.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

legal, ethical and organisational requirements and responsibilities for instruction:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

working with children

duty of care/safe conduct of activities

best practice principles of aquatic activities

mandatory reporting

implications of negligence

waivers and exclusion clauses

insurance

anti-discrimination and equal opportunity

privacy and confidentiality

communication protocols

a recognised swimming teachers code of conduct

swimwear and personal protective equipment

characteristics of participant groups and appropriate drills for the various characteristics:

age

stage of development

physical or intellectual characteristics

cultural and situational factors

aspects of a body in water:

body position and density

vertical and lateral rotation

balance

forces effecting movement through water and the factors that affect each force:

buoyancy:

density

shape

symmetry and asymmetry

breathing

centre of gravity

centre of buoyancy

propulsion:

lift force

water friction

levers

resistance:

skin

frontal

eddy

principles of session planning to develop activity-specific plans:

expectations and aspirations of clients

numbers of clients

client background, experience and developmental stage

staff and financial resources

cultural and political influences

involvement and interest of parents

length and number of sessions

equipment, materials and provisions

precautions and other health and safety information

learning styles to enable the use of a variety of activities to cater for different client learning preferences:

auditory

kinaesthetic

visual

sensory

principles of growth and development to select and sequence appropriate tasks and activities

instructional methods and strategies, how and when they are used:

whole skill

whole, progressive part, whole

demonstration

command and response

experiential or problem-solving

techniques for reluctant participants

conditions, factors and external influences that effect participant uptake of skill:

physical, intellectual and emotional characteristics

environmental conditions

other facility users

spectators

parents

other instructors

background noise and distractions

class size

water depth

available water space

potential areas of ongoing instructor improvement:

knowledge

instructional skills and techniques

communication techniques that support and encourage participants

group control techniques

principles of movement in water and best practice principles of aquatic activities to enable safe, effective and consistent instruction in buoyancy and mobility skills

water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills to enable accurate and comprehensive instruction to participants

use, care and maintenance of equipment

cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques to enable initial response to emergencies as per Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop lesson plans.

1.1 Consider participant group characteristics and identify water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills to be developed.

1.2 Assess participant readiness.

1.3 Determine appropriate instructional methods to acquire the relevant skills.

1.4 Determine appropriate drills, activities and/or games for the participant group.

1.5 Develop and document lesson plans that incorporate key instructional information.

2. Conduct lessons.

2.1 Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for maintenance requirements.

2.2 Provide clear and accurate instruction on drills, activities and/or games.

2.3 Appropriately introduce participants to the water.

2.4 Demonstrate skills and techniques, and monitor the participation and performance of each participant.

2.5 Observe participant movement through water according to principles of movement in water and adjust or refine individual or group performance, as required.

2.6 Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants.

2.7 Modify activity, as required according to participant needs and factors that affect skills acquisition.

2.8 Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.

2.9 Monitor time and complete drills, activities or games within time allocated.

2.10 Complete lesson documentation.

3. Review and adapt instruction.

3.1 Request and respond to feedback from participants.

3.2 Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions.

3.3 Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement.

3.4 Implement modifications to future instruction in response to feedback and review of participant progress.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Consider participant group characteristics and identify water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills to be developed. 
Assess participant readiness. 
Determine appropriate instructional methods to acquire the relevant skills. 
Determine appropriate drills, activities and/or games for the participant group. 
Develop and document lesson plans that incorporate key instructional information. 
Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for maintenance requirements. 
Provide clear and accurate instruction on drills, activities and/or games. 
Appropriately introduce participants to the water. 
Demonstrate skills and techniques, and monitor the participation and performance of each participant. 
Observe participant movement through water according to principles of movement in water and adjust or refine individual or group performance, as required. 
Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants. 
Modify activity, as required according to participant needs and factors that affect skills acquisition. 
Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required. 
Monitor time and complete drills, activities or games within time allocated. 
Complete lesson documentation. 
Request and respond to feedback from participants. 
Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions. 
Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement. 
Implement modifications to future instruction in response to feedback and review of participant progress. 
Consider participant group characteristics and identify water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills to be developed. 
Assess participant readiness. 
Determine appropriate instructional methods to acquire the relevant skills. 
Determine appropriate drills, activities and/or games for the participant group. 
Develop and document lesson plans that incorporate key instructional information. 
Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for maintenance requirements. 
Provide clear and accurate instruction on drills, activities and/or games. 
Appropriately introduce participants to the water. 
Demonstrate skills and techniques, and monitor the participation and performance of each participant. 
Observe participant movement through water according to principles of movement in water and adjust or refine individual or group performance, as required. 
Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants. 
Modify activity, as required according to participant needs and factors that affect skills acquisition. 
Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required. 
Monitor time and complete drills, activities or games within time allocated. 
Complete lesson documentation. 
Request and respond to feedback from participants. 
Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions. 
Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement. 
Implement modifications to future instruction in response to feedback and review of participant progress. 

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