This unit applies to current, junior or aspiring athletes who are competing in canoeing at a local, state and or national level. This may include flatwater canoeing, slalom or canoe polo. It may also apply to those in sports development programs.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for canoeing drills, activities, games and competitions.

1.1. Access and interpret canoeing rules, regulations and policies.

1.2. Determine biomechanical principles that apply to advanced canoeing.

1.3. Identify the advanced skills and tactics of canoeing and their purpose.

1.4. Determine observable body movements and techniques for each stage of the advanced skills and tactics of canoeing, in priority of performance importance.

1.5. Select equipment and participate in setting up and trimming canoe.

2. Participate in canoeing drills, activities, games and competitions.

2.1. Undertake drills, activities, games and competitions in a safe manner, according to canoeing rules, regulations and policies, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2.2. Participate in rescue drills and activities, showing effective technique.

2.3. Link and perform the advanced skills and tactics of canoeing to form a sequence of movements in competition conditions.

2.4. Maintain effective communication with other participants, team members, coach and referees during drills, activities, games and competitions.

3. Review advanced skills performance.

3.1. Review performance and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.

3.2. Identify conditions and external influences affecting conduct of activities and identify contingency strategies to improve future sessions.

Required skills

communication skills to:

discuss and clarify canoeing rules, regulations and policies

determine other participant's intentions and movements

follow instructions and directions

seek feedback

teamwork skills to:

encourage and support team members

participate effectively in drills, activities with other participants

language and literacy skills to access, interpret and apply information about the rules, regulations and policies of canoeing games and competitions

problem-solving skills to respond appropriately to changing conditions

self management skills to:

review and reflect on own performance

practice skills and tactics during games and competitions

organise time and priorities effectively

set short, medium and long term goals

planning and organising skills to assist in selecting equipment and setting up and trimming canoes

swimming skills and the ability to maintain canoe stability in water

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

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe participation in all activities

rules, regulations and policies of flatwater canoeing, slalom or canoe polo

biomechanics related to acquisition of advanced canoeing skills and tactics

equipment and technological aids used in canoeing drills, activities, games and competitions to enhance development of advanced skills and tactics

reflection and review principles to enable effective self-evaluation for future improvement

communication systems used between participants, team members and coaches during canoeing drills, activities, games and competitions

water and weather features and how these might impact on the canoeing experience

safety and rescue procedures appropriate for the canoe 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:

utilises knowledge and interpretation of advanced skills and tactics of canoeing and relevant rules, regulations and policies to perform these skills and tactics during advanced flatwater canoeing, slalom or canoe polo

determines observable body movements for each stage of the advanced skills and tactics of canoeing, and links together and practices these during drills, activities, games and competitions

communicates appropriately with team members, coach and referees throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and responds to feedback

reviews own and team's canoeing performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement or modifications.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure performance of advanced skills and tactics relevant to canoeing requirements and conditions on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

canoeing training and competition facilities and a suitable body of water

groups or teams of canoeists to participate in advanced flatwater canoeing, slalom or canoe polo

support personnel such as coaches and referees

resources and information outlining the advanced skills and tactics of flatwater canoeing, slalom or canoe polo

rules, regulations and policies, legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities, games and competitions.

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 performance of advanced skills and tactics during drills, activities, games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the relevant biomechanical principles and the advanced skills and tactics, and rules, regulations and policies of canoeing

third-party reports from coaches or referees 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.

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

national and international rules of flatwater canoeing

national and international rules of slalom canoeing

national and international rules of canoe polo

Australian Canoeing coaches code of conduct policy

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.

Biomechanical principles may include:

balance

motion

force

momentum

power.

Advanced canoeing may include:

flatwater canoeing

slalom

canoe polo.

Advanced skills and tactics may include:

slalom canoeing:

advanced edge control, leaning upstream

pivots

nose and tail weighting

feathering the bow draw

ducking the bow and stern

combination strokes to move

rolling techniques

river reading

crossing the current, ferries, surfing, power, high cross

breaking in and out, turning on stoppers, waves

flatwater canoeing:

racing stroke

four phases of the paddling stroke

posture

starts

wash riding

turns

portages

race plan, preparation and tactics

canoe polo:

paddling skills

entry and exit of craft

strokes

edging the boat, off side and on side for each stroke

boat control strategies

hand roll, Eskimo roll and rolling with the ball

ball skills - passing, receiving, shooting, dribbling and blocking

goal keeping

basic offence and defence

positions and zoning

tackling and avoidance

shifting and penetrating.

Equipment may include:

suitable canoes and kayaks

personal flotation devices (PFD)

paddles

spray deck or spray skirt

wet suit or wet weather gear

safety equipment or protection.

Setting up and trimming may include:

construction and characteristics of boat and paddles

equipment selected and set up to match paddler

trim, nose high and nose low for canoe or kayak

balance and seating or kneeling positions for team boats

rig and steering mechanism.

Drills, activities may include:

those described in:

Level 2 Flatwater Canoeing Manual

Level 2 Slalom Canoeing Manual

Level 2 Canoe Polo Manual

practicing tactics and strategies used in games and competitions

individualised drills

concentration drills

paddling drills.

Games and competitions may include:

modified games and races relevant to flatwater canoeing, slalom or canoe polo

practice games and races

competition games and races.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits from authorities

environmental regulations.

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.

Effective communication may include:

calls

signals

codes.

Conditions and external influences may include:

environmental and weather conditions

water conditions and features

other participants

support staff

spectators

parents

referees and administrators

coaches.

Unit sector

Sport

This unit contains employability skills.