This unit applies to windsurfing instructors who are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating instructional windsurfing sessions for groups of participants.

This unit may also apply to outdoor recreation leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers, volunteer groups, not for profit organisations or government agencies.

SISOYSA404A Use long boards in difficult conditions

or

SISOYSA405A Use short boards in difficult conditions

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan a windsurfing session.

1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.

1.2. Assess participant's current windsurfing knowledge in order to determine the session'saims and objectives.

1.3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.

1.4. Develop a windsurfing plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.5. Select a suitable site or location for the session according to participant's needs, session's aims, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.6. Identify potential hazards associated with windsurfing and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures.

1.7. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans.

2. Select and organise equipment and resources.

2.1. Select and access equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures.

2.2. Check equipment for safety and suitability according to relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and manufacturer's recommendations.

2.3. Correct any equipment deficiencies and adjust to ensure personal comfort.

2.4. Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure their suitability to the location and activity.

2.5. Arrange, where required, protective and or safety clothingfor each participant.

3. Brief participants.

3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the windsurfing session in a manner appropriate to the participants.

3.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.

3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while participating in windsurfing activities.

3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.

3.5. Identify minimal impact practices for the activity and communicate to participants.

3.6. Check and confirm that all participants' boards and equipment are fitted and adjusted, and clothing is suitable.

4. Instruct windsurfingsession.

4.1. Conduct introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.

4.2. Apply instructional techniques to impart required windsurfing knowledge, windsurfing skills and safety procedures.

4.3. Demonstrate rescue techniques specific to windsurfing, and provide opportunities for practice.

4.4. Monitor individual participant's performance, behaviour and location during windsurfing session.

4.5. Observe participants during windsurfing activities and adjust or refine individual and or group technique as required.

4.6. Monitor and assess instructional activities and associated risks, and modify where required according to organisational policies and procedures.

4.7. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their windsurfing skills and knowledge.

5. Complete post session responsibilities.

5.1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

5.2. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.

5.3. Apply feedback and assessment to evaluate relevant aspects of the windsurfing session and determine the level of learning achieved.

5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future windsurfing instructional sessions.

Required skills

communication skills to:

consult with participants to plan windsurfing sessions

convey information about safety aspects

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problem-solving skills to:

plan windsurfing sessions according to participant's needs and characteristics

use instructional techniques to suit a range of participant's needs, characteristics and learning styles

address participant difficulties in developing techniques

anticipate and respond to non-routine situations

planning and organising skills to:

source, allocate and coordinate windsurfing resources and equipment

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for windsurfing

language and literacy skills to:

produce windsurfing and instructional plans for the session

complete post-session participant and self evaluations

emergency response and rescue skills appropriate to the site to enable initial response to emergencies while instructing windsurfing activities.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of windsurfing session

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

equipment and board types, construction features, characteristics and technology used for windsurfing, the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment to enable safe and effective selection, use and maintenance of equipment

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

windsurfing techniques and common communication methods used between participants to reduce risk during activities

maintenance tools and spare parts to conduct checks and repairs

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

hazards, obstacles and risks associated with windsurfing and how to negotiate these

emergency, rescue and first aid procedures relevant to the site to ensure risk minimisation to self and others.

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 information, explanations and demonstrations for windsurfing 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 windsurfing performance

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 windsurfing activities that meet the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a suitable body of water and conditions for the conduct of windsurfing instructional sessions

participants to take part in windsurfing sessions

windsurfing, safety, rescue, first aid and teaching equipment

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document windsurfing sessions.

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 and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all windsurfing activities

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

portfolio of windsurfing 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.

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.

Characteristics may include:

age

cultural and situational factors

previous experience and knowledge

physical development.

Session's aims and objectives may include:

developing windsurfing skills and techniques

education

development

therapy

fitness targets

recreation.

Instructional plan may include:

windsurfing activities

duration of activities.

Windsurfing plan may include:

aims and objectives

date, time and duration

site, equipment and resources

instructor and participant ratios

safety requirements

risk and contingency management plan.

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

use, maintenance and storage of equipment

assessment procedures

time and budget constraints

communication protocols

windsurfing etiquette

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.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment 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

event warnings

river levels

synoptic charts

high and low tide predictions.

Contingency plans may include:

change in weather and or conditions

equipment failure

participant's needs.

Equipment may include

windsurfing equipment

safety, first aid and rescue equipment

communication equipment

repair equipment.

Resources may include:

clothing and footwear

food and water

teaching aids.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Relevant information may include:

risk and hazard prevention and management

safety procedures

windsurfing techniques and manoeuvres

responsible and safe behaviour.

Safety procedures may include:

treatment and prevention of common windsurfing incidents or risks

determining safe areas and boundaries

managing group in emergency situations.

Instructional techniques may include:

sequence of instruction:

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

feedback.

Required windsurfing knowledge may include:

windsurfing skills and techniques

water features, hazards and risks

minimal impact practices

communication systems used in windsurfing.

Relevant aspects may include:

objectives

planning process

activity site

weather

equipment selection

clothing selection

food selection

instructional content

instructional technique

directing techniques

rescue techniques employed.

Unit sector

Outdoor Recreation

This unit contains employability skills.