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SISOSKI408A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Instruct alpine skiing skills

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOSKI408A - Instruct alpine skiing skills
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct alpine skiing skills. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating an instructional alpine skiing session to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently, or with minimal supervision, in an alpine skiing activity.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those working as ski instructors in a variety of conditions, such as blue and or black runs at a snowsport area. This may include those instructing downhill alpine skiing, off-piste skiing, free skiing or Telemark skiing on intermediate or advanced terrain. This unit may also apply to those working at lodges and or resorts, or those working for private outdoor adventure companies who run ski camps and holiday programs or for 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 an alpine skiing session.
  • Establish participant's needs and characteristics to determine the session'saims and objectives.
  • Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
  • Develop an alpine skiing plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Identify potential hazards associated with alpine skiing on intermediate or advanced terrain and minimise risks, according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans.
       
Element: Select and organise equipment and resources.
  • Select and access equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability.
  • Check equipment for safety and suitability, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations, and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.
  • Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure suitability to the location and activity.
       
Element: Brief participants.
  • Communicate instructions and relevant information about the alpine skiing session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
  • Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
  • Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while alpine skiing.
  • Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
  • Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the session.
       
Element: Instruct an alpine skiing session.
  • Conduct introductory activities for participants, to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Demonstrate how emergency and non-routine situations are to be dealt with in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart activity specific knowledge, alpine skiing skills and safety and rescue procedures.
  • Monitor individual participant's performance during session and adjust or refine individual and or group technique as required.
  • Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their alpine skiing skills and knowledge.
       
Element: Complete post session responsibilities.
  • Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.
  • Evaluate relevant aspects of the alpine skiing session, and determine the level of learning achieved.
  • Identify potential areas of improvement for future alpine skiing instructional sessions.
       


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 delivers precise relevant information, explanations and demonstrations for alpine skiing session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to improve performance as required

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of alpine skiing activities for participants with different needs and characteristics to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must ensure access to:

a suitable snowsport location with intermediate terrain, such as blue runs, and or advanced terrain, such as black runs

resources and information regarding participants and location to

suitable participants to take part in the alpine skiing session

equipment such as alpine skis, poles, bindings and boots.

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 planning processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of legislation and organisational policies and procedures as they apply to safe conduct of all alpine skiing activities during the session

observation of safe alpine skiing instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics

review of portfolio of alpine skiing and instructional session plans

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:

SISOSKI407A Telemark ski downhill on advanced terrain.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

consult with participants to plan an alpine skiing session

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problem-solving skills to:

plan a suitable alpine skiing session

address participant difficulties in developing alpine skiing techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to non routine situations

planning and organising skills to:

source, allocate and coordinate resources, equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for the session

language and literacy skills to:

produce alpine skiing and instructional plans

complete post session participant and self evaluations

instructional techniques to suit a range of participant's needs and characteristics

personal downhill alpine, off-piste, free and or Telemark skiing skills to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate and explain techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies.

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of sessions

information about the location to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential hazards, and any special restrictions applying to the site

equipment types, characteristics and technology used for alpine skiing, the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment, and factors affecting appropriate selection and maintenance of equipment

clothing and footwear requirements for alpine skiing activities to ensure comfort and safety

instruction techniques and theories applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

downhill alpine, off-piste, free and or Telemark skiing techniques and common communication methods and calls used between skiers to reduce risk

technical alpine skiing knowledge, including techniques and procedures to suit the terrain

sources of weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the session

hazards commonly experienced in intermediate and or advanced terrain

emergency procedures, potential hazards and obstacles relevant to the location to ensure safety of self and others.

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:

age

cultural factors

situational factors

previous experience

fitness level

physical capabilities

injuries and illnesses.

Session's aims and objectives may include:

developing alpine skiing skills

education

development

therapy

fitness targets

recreation

Instructional plan may include:

alpine skiing activities and drills

duration of activities and drills.

Alpine skiing plan may include:

session's aims and objectives

date, time and duration

location or site

instructor and participant ratios

resources

equipment

weather details

safety requirements.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

time and budget constraints

use and maintenance of equipment

communication protocols

confidentiality of participant information

instructor and participant ratios

code of ethics

snowsport area signs and regulations

Alpine Responsibility Code.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards

Intermediate or advanced terrain includes:

blue runs at a snowsport area

black runs at a snowsport area.

Risks may include

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment and course failure.

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

river heights

synoptic charts

high and low tides.

Contingency plans may include:

change in weather or conditions

equipment failure

emergency situation

unavailability of location.

Equipment may include:

alpine or Telemark skis

poles

ski boots

ski bindings

goggles

safety and first aid equipment

rescue equipment.

Resources may include:

food and water

clothing and footwear

teaching aids

map

backpack or bumbag.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Relevant information may include:

equipment requirements, selection and use

safety practices and procedures

alpine skiing techniques

type of skiing

activity boundaries

objectives

rules and codes

responsible and safe behaviour.

Safety procedures may include:

use of communication

boundaries clearly identified

undamaged equipment

use of safety and rescue equipment.

Participant's performance may include:

use of appropriate communication system

alpine skiing technique

attitude and behaviour

negotiation of hazards

use of equipment.

Instructional techniques may include:

simple to complex

part to whole

chronological

known to unknown

D.E.D.I.C.T:

demonstrate

explain

demonstrate

instruct

critique

test

E.D.I.C.T:

explain

demonstrate

instruct

critique

test

I.D.E.A:

introduce

demonstrate

explain

apply

orientate, enhance, synthesise

Required knowledge may include:

alpine skiing skills and techniques

minimal impact practices

risk and hazard management

equipment selection, use and maintenance

communication systems used when alpine skiing.

Alpine skiing skills may include:

turns

stance in relation to fore and aft planes of movement

coordination in the rotational, lateral and vertical planes of movement

timing

speed and precision to blend the planes of movement

speed control

use of turn shapes:

sequencing of skill acquisition and progression

negotiation of hazards and or risks

use and maintenance of equipment.

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

emergency response procedures

group management in emergency situations

emergency response equipment

understanding of safety practices.

Opportunities may include:

locations suitable to skill level

range of alpine skiing equipment and clothing available

alpine skiing clubs or groups in the vicinity.

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
Establish participant's needs and characteristics to determine the session'saims and objectives. 
Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics. 
Develop an alpine skiing plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify potential hazards associated with alpine skiing on intermediate or advanced terrain and minimise risks, according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans. 
Select and access equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability. 
Check equipment for safety and suitability, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations, and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort. 
Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure suitability to the location and activity. 
Communicate instructions and relevant information about the alpine skiing session in a manner appropriate to the participants. 
Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session. 
Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while alpine skiing. 
Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour. 
Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the session. 
Conduct introductory activities for participants, to reduce the risk of injury. 
Demonstrate how emergency and non-routine situations are to be dealt with in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 
Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart activity specific knowledge, alpine skiing skills and safety and rescue procedures. 
Monitor individual participant's performance during session and adjust or refine individual and or group technique as required. 
Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their alpine skiing skills and knowledge. 
Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required. 
Evaluate relevant aspects of the alpine skiing session, and determine the level of learning achieved. 
Identify potential areas of improvement for future alpine skiing instructional sessions. 

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