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

SISOPWC303A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Ride personal water craft in moderate to difficult conditions

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOPWC303A - Ride personal water craft in moderate to difficult conditions
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ride a personal water craft in moderate to difficult conditions. No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those working as personal water craft guides, lifeguards or search and rescue crew in moderate to difficult conditions with winds of up to 21 knots, breaking waves of at least 1.0 metre and surf to 2.0 metres. This unit may also apply to leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups; not-for-profit organisations or government agencies.
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 to ride a personal water craft.
  • Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues.
  • Identify an appropriate activity site according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Choose routes or lines to minimise damage to the environment.
  • Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plan.
  • Identify possible hazards and obstacles associated with the activity and minimise risks.
  • Communicate trip plans to an emergency contact and any other appropriate persons as required.
       
Element: Select and use equipment.
  • Identify the factors affecting equipment selection and select suitable equipment appropriate to the conditions.
  • Fit and adjust equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, to ensure comfort and safety.
  • Determine and carry an in- field repair kit and adequate fuel provisions.
  • Prepare, secure, load and unload personal water craft, where required, for safe transportation to activity location.
       
Element: Perform pre start checks.
  • Carry out pre start checks of personal water craft according to manufacturer's specifications and safety practices, and take action to correct any deficiencies.
  • Stow equipment, stores and personal items.
  • Confirm number of passengers does not exceed craft design limits, according to relevant legislation.
       
Element: Ride personal water craft.
  • Start personal water craft using recommended technique to maintain safety and stability.
  • Survey area of operation to identify hazards, assess risk and select the safest route.
  • Modify technique to account for obstacles and changes in moderate to difficult conditions and apply appropriate weight transfer techniques during cornering.
  • Apply emergency stop procedures and complete launching and retrieval according to safe practices.
  • Identify and use aids to small craft navigation and landmarks to determine and monitor craft position and to select routes that minimise damage to the environment.
  • Monitor craft and passengers at all times, and apply collision avoidance techniques as required according to recognised regulations and rules.
  • Apply group or bunch riding techniques and communicate with other craft and waterways users to maintain safety.
  • Conduct a tow in controlled water conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Evaluate personal water craft ride.
  • Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.
  • Identify improvements for future rides in moderate to difficult conditions.
  • Consider the impact of craft use on others and the environment.
       


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.

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 craft, equipment and route suitable to the conditions and duration of the activity

performs pre start and safety checks on the personal water craft and corrects any deficiencies

demonstrates control, balance and negotiation of hazards in moderate to difficult conditions and modifies technique according to change in weather and water conditions to maintain safety

evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple personal water craft activities on moderate to difficult waters to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a suitable body of water, with winds of 7-21 knots, wave heights of at least 1m, and surf up to 2 metres

personal water craft equipment, tools and spare parts, safety and first aid equipment, and aids to small craft navigation

resources and information, such as weather sources, to plan and select equipment for the activity

a suitable and safe method of transport, if required to drive craft 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:

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of safety aspects and advanced personal water craft riding techniques

observation of safe participation and demonstration of technique while maintaining control of the craft at all times

written and or verbal self evaluation

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:

SISOPWC004A Guide tours using personal water craft.

Guidance information for assessment

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

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

teamwork skills to work with others to lift, carry and secure personal water crafts safely

communication skills to interact with passengers and other water craft users

listening skills to follow instructions and directions from passengers and rescue crew

planning and organising skills to select a suitable location and minimal impact route

problem-solving skills to:

plan and follow a route

repair and maintain craft

deal with emergencies and contingencies

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 personal water craft activities

equipment and personal water craft types, characteristics and technology, the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and the purpose of safety features

navigation techniques to determine location and direction

principles of nutrition to maintain health during activity

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

sea features, such as currents, waves and tides, and how these might impact on the personal water craft riding experience

maintenance tools and repair kits to enable basic maintenance to be carried out

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate for the craft and location to ensure risk and hazard minimisation to self and group.

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.

Food and water requirements may include:

menu planning and preparation

range of foods.

Principles of nutrition may include:

food groups

dietary guidelines

individual food requirements and allergies.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations

marine regulations

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

use and maintenance of equipment

communication protocols

emergency procedures

marine and collision regulations

noise limits

code of ethics.

Relevant sources may include:

Bureau of Meteorology

media

land managers or agencies

coastal patrol or coastguard

volunteer marine rescue

local knowledge.

Weather and environmental information may include:

satellite images

daily and weekly forecasts

maximum and minimum temperatures

weather warnings

event warnings

river level

synoptic charts

high and low tide predictions.

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

poor carrying techniques

loose or insecure craft when being transported

other craft.

Obstacles may include:

buoys

piers

submerged items

other craft.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment and course failure.

Equipment may include:

personal water craft equipment

tools and spare parts

safety and first aid equipment

aids to small craft navigation

navigation equipment.

Pre start checks may include:

fuel connection

battery charge and connection

kill switch

fumes, petrol

fuel and water leaks

bilge water levels

controls and cables

oil and fuel

drive shaft.

Technique may include:

launching or retrieving

change in posture or position

sitting and standing

weight transfer and distribution

speed and throttle control

stopping and driving

turning and manoeuvring

navigating a route

towing or being towed.

Moderate to difficult conditions may include:

moderate conditions:

simple coastline

minimum winds of 7 - 10 knots

breaking waves up to 1.0 m

small surf 0.5 to 1.0 m

difficult conditions:

open crossings

wind speeds of 7 - 21 knots

wave heights of at least 1.0 m

surf up to 2.0m.

Controlled water conditions may include:

winds no more than 10 knots

seas less than 1 metre

surf no higher than 0.5 metre.

Relevant aspects may include:

objectives

planning process

activity site

weather

equipment selection

clothing selection

food selection

instructional content

instructional technique

assessment technique

group feedback

directing techniques

rescue techniques employed.

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
Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues. 
Identify an appropriate activity site according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Choose routes or lines to minimise damage to the environment. 
Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plan. 
Identify possible hazards and obstacles associated with the activity and minimise risks. 
Communicate trip plans to an emergency contact and any other appropriate persons as required. 
Identify the factors affecting equipment selection and select suitable equipment appropriate to the conditions. 
Fit and adjust equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, to ensure comfort and safety. 
Determine and carry an in- field repair kit and adequate fuel provisions. 
Prepare, secure, load and unload personal water craft, where required, for safe transportation to activity location. 
Carry out pre start checks of personal water craft according to manufacturer's specifications and safety practices, and take action to correct any deficiencies. 
Stow equipment, stores and personal items. 
Confirm number of passengers does not exceed craft design limits, according to relevant legislation. 
Start personal water craft using recommended technique to maintain safety and stability. 
Survey area of operation to identify hazards, assess risk and select the safest route. 
Modify technique to account for obstacles and changes in moderate to difficult conditions and apply appropriate weight transfer techniques during cornering. 
Apply emergency stop procedures and complete launching and retrieval according to safe practices. 
Identify and use aids to small craft navigation and landmarks to determine and monitor craft position and to select routes that minimise damage to the environment. 
Monitor craft and passengers at all times, and apply collision avoidance techniques as required according to recognised regulations and rules. 
Apply group or bunch riding techniques and communicate with other craft and waterways users to maintain safety. 
Conduct a tow in controlled water conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity. 
Identify improvements for future rides in moderate to difficult conditions. 
Consider the impact of craft use on others and the environment. 

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