This unit applies to those working as surfing guides or instructors in a range of controlled intermediate level surf conditions with waves of up to 1m. This unit may also apply to leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups; not-for-profit organisations or government agencies or those working as surf lifesavers that run associated surf survival and awareness programs for students.

SISOSRF202A Demonstrate basic surfing manoeuvres in controlled conditions

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan for the surfing activity.

1.1. Identify an appropriate activity site or location according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.2. Ensure sufficient food and water is available to maintain physiological well being during activity.

1.3. Access relevantsources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plans.

1.4. Determine possible hazards associated within the surf environment and minimise risks.

2. Select surfing equipment.

2.1. Select craft and equipment according to design and construction features and check serviceability.

2.2. Fit and adjust equipment correctly to ensure comfort, safety and suitability to the participant and craft.

2.3. Transport the craft in a manner that minimises damage.

2.4. Identify the need for board waxing and demonstrate waxing technique, where appropriate.

3. Apply intermediate surfing skills.

3.1. Select a safe location for entering the water and carry the craft out, avoiding hazards, to a depth where it can be safely sat or laid upon.

3.2. Execute various paddling techniques through broken and unbroken waves.

3.3. Select appropriate waves to catch and ride.

3.4. Demonstrate methods of manoeuvring, intermediate surfing techniques and intermediate surfing manoeuvres on intermediate waves at intermediate surfing locations.

3.5. Apply wipe-out procedures, ensuring personal safety and safety of other surfers.

3.6. Approach hazards in a safe manner and minimise risks to self and group where possible.

4. Evaluate surfing activity.

4.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the intermediate level surfing activity.

4.2. Identify improvements for future surfing experiences.

Required skills

planning and organising skills to allocate and select suitable surfing site or location, food, water, equipment and craft for the surfing activity

communication skills to:

interact with other participants to maintain a positive and safe environment

demonstrate surfing etiquette

problem-solving skills to:

respond appropriately to changing conditions

determine suitability of waves

manoeuvre craft in varying conditions

self management skills to:

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve technique

swimming, surf survival and self-rescue techniques to use in the case of a wipe out or troubled situation

literacy skills to analyse, interpret and apply weather and environmental information, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

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

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct and legal access

equipment and craft types, characteristics and technology used for surfing, the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment, and factors affecting appropriate selection

food and water requirements to maintain health and energy during activities

sources of weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their effect on the activity

surf environments, including types and features of waves and how to select waves to surf

the effect of wind, tide, swell and ocean floors on surf conditions and appropriate responses

surfing etiquette to surf safely alongside other surfers and swimmers showing a common understanding

beach zones and signs to avoid hazards and minimise risks

surf survival and self rescue techniques to remove oneself from trouble in the surf

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

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 equipment and supply requirements appropriate to the surf conditions and duration of the surfing activity

demonstrates ability to control craft and negotiate hazards safely in different surf conditions

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple surfing activities that are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a surf beach with intermediate waves

equipment such as a suitable craft, personal clothing and food and water appropriate to the conditions

resources and information, such as weather sources to accurately plan and prepare for the surfing activity.

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 surfing hazards and intermediate surfing techniques and strategies

observation of safe participation and demonstration of intermediate surfing skills, manoeuvres and etiquette

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:

SISOSRF304A Perform simple rescues in moderate surf conditions.

Guidance information for assessment

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 may include:

range of foods:

hydration.

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

marked beach zones

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

event warnings

river level

synoptic charts

high and low tide predictions.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

dangerous animals and insects

group management hazards.rips

lateral currents

marine creatures

rocks

sandbars

other surfers

other equipment

large waves

shorebreaks

dumping waves.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment and course failure.

Craft may include:

bodyboards

surfboards

single and double sit on-kayaks

stand up paddle boards.

Equipment may include:

fins

wetsuit

craft

booties

leg ropes

paddles

rash vests

helmets

rescue and safety equipment

Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for sit-ons.

Transport may include:

vehicle

carrying craft on head or shoulder

under one arm either alone or in pairs.

Safe location may include:

controlled conditions

marked beach zones

creeks, rivers, and lakes.

Paddling techniques may include:

freestyle action

butterfly action, where appropriate

deep sculling action under the water

forward and reverse strokes

forward and reverse sweeps

low support and rudder strokes

advanced and beginner pivot turns and arc turns.

Methods of manoeuvring may include:

duck diving

press ups

Eskimo rolls

Intermediate surfing techniques may include:

selection of appropriate waves to catch and ride

catching and riding wave

standing, where appropriate to craft

traversing left and right along the green face of a spilling wave

performing and linking intermediate surfing manoeuvres

maintaining control of the board.

Intermediate surfing manoeuvres may include:

top turn

bottom turn

cutback

re-entry.

Intermediate waves may include:

waves of up to 1m

open face peeling waves

peaking left or right.

Intermediate surfing locations may include:

beach break

point break

reef break

river mouth.

Surfing etiquette may include:

looking inside to see if anyone is on wave

avoid dropping in

person closest to breaking part of wave has right of way

wave rider to avoid swimmers and other surfers.

Wipe-out procedures may include:

covering head with arms

wrestling or holding board tight when in prone position

pushing board clear with feet when in the water and when standing

waiting for turbulence to subside

floating to the surface in a horizontal position.

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.

Unit sector

Outdoor Recreation

This unit contains employability skills.