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SISSSUR303A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Teach the intermediate skills of surf life saving

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISSSUR303A - Teach the intermediate skills of surf life saving
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to teach the intermediate skills of surf life saving. This unit focuses on planning, conducting and evaluating drills, activities and games to develop the skills of surf life saving to an intermediate level. 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 individuals operating as surf life saving coaches at a local, regional or state level. This includes instructing, planning, conducting and evaluating training sessions and competitions. This also involves supervising practice sessions, preparing for competitions and completing post-competition analysis on performance.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field Surf life saving
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 intermediate surf life saving sessions.
  • Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
  • Assess participant's readiness and current knowledge of surf life saving in order to determine session's aims and objectives.
  • Develop a plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and endorsed standards promoted by surf life saving.
  • Identify safety procedures associated with surf life saving drills, activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Select and access location, equipment and resources according to organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Brief participants.
  • Communicate instructions and relevant information about the surf life saving session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
  • Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
  • Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, appropriate behaviour and intermediate surf life saving rules and regulations.
  • Establish a suitable communication system to use while participating in surf life saving drills, activities and games.
       
Element: Conduct intermediate surf life saving session or sessions.
  • Apply clear and accurate teaching and coaching techniques to impart required knowledge and the requirements of the intermediate skills of surf life saving to be developed.
  • Advise procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Conduct warm-up and introductory activities for participants, to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during intermediate surf life saving drills, activities and games.
  • Observe participants during intermediate surf life saving drills, activities and games, and adjust or refine individual or group techniques as required.
  • Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session and inform participants of opportunities to further develop their surf life saving skills.
       
Element: Complete post-session responsibilities.
  • Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session and give feedback as required.
  • Evaluate relevant aspects of intermediate surf life saving session and determine the level of learning achieved.
  • Identify potential areas of improvement for future intermediate surf life saving sessions.
       


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:

plans and delivers precise relevant information, explanations and demonstrations for surf life saving session or sessions 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 to improve and develop the intermediate skills of surf life saving

uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques and drills, activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure demonstration of the conduct of drills, activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a beach, pool and club house for training

a group of participants at an intermediate level surf life saving level

equipment and resources.

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 relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and rules and regulations of surf life saving to enable safe conduct of all drills, activities and games during the sessions

observation of providing clear instruction and monitoring and adjusting individual and group technique where required

portfolio of session plans and self-evaluations

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

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

Guidance information for assessment

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 intermediate surf life saving session that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problem-solving skills to:

address participant difficulties in developing skills and techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to non-routine situations

planning and organising skills to:

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

observe, monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for drills, activities and games

language and literacy skills to:

produce a plan for the intermediate surf life saving sessions

complete post-session participant and self-evaluations

give and receive feedback

numeracy skills to support effective time management to deliver drills, activities and games within session timeframes

personal intermediate surf life saving skills to a high level of technical correctness to:

understand the biomechanics and progressive skill acquisition of surf life saving

demonstrate, explain and break down skills and techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location.

Required knowledge

legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and rules and regulations of surf life saving to enable safe and non-discriminatory conduct of sessions

location-specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks, and any special restrictions applying to the location

equipment and resources used to teach and develop intermediate skills of surf life saving

teaching and coaching techniques to suit a range of participant's needs, characteristics and learning styles

characteristics of a range of physical abilities, fitness and motor performance to enable assessment of participant readiness

intermediate skills of surf life saving and specific drills, activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in individuals and groups

communication systems used in a surf life saving environment

risks commonly associated with intermediate level surf life saving, and methods of mitigating these risks

emergency response and safety procedures appropriate for surf life saving, to ensure risk 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.

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

age

cultural and situational factors

previous experience

fitness level and physical capabilities

injuries and illnesses.

Readiness may include:

fitness level

motor performance

social

psychological

emotional.

Session's aims and objectives may include:

progressive skill acquisition

self-improvement

fitness targets

intermediate movements

biomechanical principles.

Plan may include:

session's aims and objectives

date, time and duration

location, equipment and resources

coach and participant ratios

drills, activities and games

safety requirements.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

privacy

working with children

environmental regulations

harassment-free sports policies.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

use, care and maintenance of equipment

training and scheduling commitments

code 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 injuries

clear communication systems

life guards on duty.

Drills, activities and games may include:

those designed to teach the intermediate skills of surf life saving as described in Surf Life Saving Australia Coaching Course

beach, surf, pool activities

modified games.

Equipment may include:

boards, skis and paddles

flags

inflatable rescue boat (IRB)

reel and rescue equipment

marker buoys.

Resources may include:

life guards

teaching and coaching tools

food and water

clothing and footwear

sun protection

first aid kit.

Risks may include:

injuries

illness

collision.

Rules and regulations may include:

local, national and international rules of surf life saving

best practice codes of ethics:

Surf Life Saving Australia Code of Ethics

Surf Life Saving Australia Anti-doping policy

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

age restrictions.

Communication system may include:

verbal, non-verbal and written modes

terminology and language to suit group.

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

demonstrating skills

whole and part approaches

shaping and modelling approaches

reciprocal or peer tutoring

reinforcement, feedback and correctional techniques

assessment and evaluation

repetition and practice of skills.

Required knowledge may include:

rules and regulations of surf life saving

intermediate surf life saving skills

biomechanical principles

factors affecting skill acquisition

communication systems used in surf life saving.

Intermediate skills of surf life saving may include:

skill level for athlete at regional or competition level

beach sprints

surf board and ski paddling

surf boat rowing

inflatable rescue boat

reel and rescue

surf swimming.

Participant's performance may include:

performance and accuracy of intermediate skills

attitude and behaviour.

Relevant aspects may include:

effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session

suitability of teaching and coaching methods

feedback provided to or by participants

initial and final assessment of participant's abilities

validity and reliability of assessment and evaluation tools.

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. 
Assess participant's readiness and current knowledge of surf life saving in order to determine session's aims and objectives. 
Develop a plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and endorsed standards promoted by surf life saving. 
Identify safety procedures associated with surf life saving drills, activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Select and access location, equipment and resources according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Communicate instructions and relevant information about the surf life saving session in a manner appropriate to the participants. 
Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session. 
Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, appropriate behaviour and intermediate surf life saving rules and regulations. 
Establish a suitable communication system to use while participating in surf life saving drills, activities and games. 
Apply clear and accurate teaching and coaching techniques to impart required knowledge and the requirements of the intermediate skills of surf life saving to be developed. 
Advise procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Conduct warm-up and introductory activities for participants, to reduce the risk of injury. 
Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during intermediate surf life saving drills, activities and games. 
Observe participants during intermediate surf life saving drills, activities and games, and adjust or refine individual or group techniques as required. 
Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session and inform participants of opportunities to further develop their surf life saving skills. 
Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session and give feedback as required. 
Evaluate relevant aspects of intermediate surf life saving session and determine the level of learning achieved. 
Identify potential areas of improvement for future intermediate surf life saving sessions. 

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