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

SISOKYS406A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOKYS406A - Plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and navigate an inshore passage for a sea kayak and determine the sea kayak's position. This includes the use of coastal navigational charts to plan and conduct the passage and the application of coastal navigational techniques to fix a position.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those working as sea kayaking guides and or instructors who are required to plan and navigate inshore passages for sea kayaks. This may include those working for private outdoor adventure companies, volunteer organisations, not for profit organisations, government agencies, or group instructors in outdoor education programs.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
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: Plan route for inshore voyage.
  • Select instrumentation and equipment for navigation and position fixing.
  • Handle, use and store coastal navigational equipment and documentation according to organisational policies and procedures, to ensure continued availability, utility and length of life.
  • Determine the route for an inshore voyage after considering the possible navigational hazards.
  • Identify, record and develop actions to deal with critical points along the proposed route of the voyage.
  • Determine potential navigational problems that may occur along the planned inshore route and develop a contingency plan for dealing with them.
       
Element: Conduct an inshore passage.
  • Interpret sea and weather conditions and apply meteorological information to make decisions on direction.
  • Identify navigational hazards and fix the position to enable decisions to be made on course direction.
  • Make required alterations to the course according to prevailing circumstances, organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
       
Element: Fix sea kayak group's position within a limited area.
  • Select a primary position fixing technique and fix sea kayak's position according to prevailing conditions.
  • Check for errors and make appropriate corrections and allowances to derived courses and bearings.
  • Apply time interval between fixes and regular verification of primary position fixing appropriate to the prevailing navigational conditions.
  • Record position of group according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
       


Evidence Required

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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:

plans and selects navigation instrumentation and equipment suitable to the location and sea and weather conditions

applies knowledge of weather and sea conditions to plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage, and makes decisions regarding negotiation of hazards and safety of self and group

demonstrates position fixing while undergoing a sea kayaking voyage, and makes decisions regarding contingency arrangements where required.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in sea kayaking inshore voyages and activities that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

resources and information such as maps and charts for local area

suitable sea kayaking locations that allow for planning and navigating of inshore passages

sea kayaking, rescue, first aid and navigation equipment

a suitable and safe method of transport, if required, to transport sea kayak to and from activity location.

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:

observation of the planning and review process with evidence of reference to navigation and instrumentation resources and equipment

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all aspects of planning and navigating a sea kayaking inshore passage

observation of safe participation and demonstration of navigation skills, such as fixing position

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

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

SISOKYS304A Demonstrate sea kayaking skills in moderate to difficult conditions

SISOOPS303A Interpret weather for marine environments.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

literacy skills to read and interpret maps, records, navigational charts of inshore waters, and topographic and speciality maps

planning and organising skills to:

obtain instrumentation, documentation, records and navigation equipment

plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage

communication skills to interact with other participants to maintain a positive and safe sea kayaking environment while navigating an inshore passage

numeracy skills to navigate, fix and calculate grid and magnetic bearings, courses, distances and positions

problem-solving skills to:

determine instrumentation and equipment required for position fixing

deal with errors that may occur

sea kayaking skills to apply a range of stroke, paddling and rolling techniques to control, stabilise and manage risks and hazards associated with navigating inshore passages

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all sea kayaking and navigation activities

navigation techniques, instrumentation, documentation and equipment used to determine distance, location, direction and potential hazards during navigating an inshore passage

features of navigation equipment, their use and factors that affect accuracy

sea kayaking techniques and common communication systems used between sea craft to reduce risk during sea kayaking

technical sea kayaking knowledge such as paddling, capsizing and rolling techniques used to navigate and determine a route for an inshore voyage

reading and assessment of weather and sea conditions to understand the dynamics and effect of the tide, current and wind conditions

risks commonly associated with navigating a sea kayaking inshore passage and ways to avoid or negotiate these

emergency response and rescue procedures appropriate for sea kayaking, to ensure the management of risk.

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.

Instrumentation and equipment may include:

Global Positioning System

magnetic compass

scale measure

Portland square

watch

pencil

parallel ruler

dividers

protractor.

Documentation may include:

Australia Pilot

tide book

Notices to Mariners

maritime regulations

navigational charts

topographic and specialty maps

operational orders

coastal guides

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

use and maintenance of equipment

communication protocols

chart and publication publisher's instructions

code of ethics.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards

slippery or unstable shore

poor posture, poor technique

poor carrying techniques

loose or insecure craft when being transported.

other craft.

Contingency plan may include:

alternate routes, exit points

spare equipment in case of delay, loss, illness, injury or damage.

Meteorological information may include:

marine forecast

synoptic charts

daily and weekly forecasts including warnings, maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall predictions

satellite images

high and low tide predictions.

Prevailing circumstances may include:

weather and sea conditions

navigational hazards

buoyage and signage

overall passage plan requirements.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations

marine regulations.

Position fixing technique may include:

visual such as landmarks and range marks, cross bearings and transits

aids to navigation such as lights and buoys

dead reckoning

Global Positioning System

Errors may include:

random

instrument

system

data.

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
Select instrumentation and equipment for navigation and position fixing. 
Handle, use and store coastal navigational equipment and documentation according to organisational policies and procedures, to ensure continued availability, utility and length of life. 
Determine the route for an inshore voyage after considering the possible navigational hazards. 
Identify, record and develop actions to deal with critical points along the proposed route of the voyage. 
Determine potential navigational problems that may occur along the planned inshore route and develop a contingency plan for dealing with them. 
Interpret sea and weather conditions and apply meteorological information to make decisions on direction. 
Identify navigational hazards and fix the position to enable decisions to be made on course direction. 
Make required alterations to the course according to prevailing circumstances, organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation. 
Select a primary position fixing technique and fix sea kayak's position according to prevailing conditions. 
Check for errors and make appropriate corrections and allowances to derived courses and bearings. 
Apply time interval between fixes and regular verification of primary position fixing appropriate to the prevailing navigational conditions. 
Record position of group according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 

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