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Evidence Guide: SISOCNE307A - Guide canoeing trips on Grade 2 water

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SISOCNE307A - Guide canoeing trips on Grade 2 water

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan a canoeing trip.

  1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the conditionofparticipants.
  2. Develop a trip plan, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures, to meet participant's needs.
  3. Select a location that is suitable for participants and meets trip objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  4. Identify hazards associated with canoeing on Grade 2 water and manage risks to ensure personal safety of participants.
  5. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine trip plan.
  6. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the trip.
  7. Inform appropriate authorities before and after commencing the canoeing trip.
Conduct relevant assessments to determine the conditionofparticipants.

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Develop a trip plan, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures, to meet participant's needs.

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Select a location that is suitable for participants and meets trip objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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Identify hazards associated with canoeing on Grade 2 water and manage risks to ensure personal safety of participants.

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Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine trip plan.

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Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the trip.

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Inform appropriate authorities before and after commencing the canoeing trip.

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Select equipment for the group.

  1. Select canoes and equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability.
  2. Assess canoes and equipment for safety and suitability, and adjust and fit according to manufacturer's specifications.
  3. Check safety and rescue equipment to ensure suitability to the group and planned trip.
  4. Waterproof, pack and fasten equipment that is not required on hand and prepare canoe for transportation if required.
Select canoes and equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability.

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Assess canoes and equipment for safety and suitability, and adjust and fit according to manufacturer's specifications.

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Check safety and rescue equipment to ensure suitability to the group and planned trip.

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Waterproof, pack and fasten equipment that is not required on hand and prepare canoe for transportation if required.

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Brief participants.

  1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the canoeing trip in a manner suitable to the participants.
  2. Demonstrate packing of a canoe, and canoeing techniques where required.
  3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while canoeing.
  4. Outline safety procedures and confirm that all participant equipment is fitted, adjusted and attached.
Communicate instructions and relevant information about the canoeing trip in a manner suitable to the participants.

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Demonstrate packing of a canoe, and canoeing techniques where required.

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Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while canoeing.

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Outline safety procedures and confirm that all participant equipment is fitted, adjusted and attached.

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Lead the group and monitor progress.

  1. Provide direction and advice to group while navigating.
  2. Identify potential hazards and manage the risks throughout trip.
  3. Monitor individual participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback.
  4. Evaluate paddling pace and spacing between canoes throughout trip and alter accordingly.
  5. Implement appropriate modifications to trip in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.
  6. Maintain effective communication throughout trip.
Provide direction and advice to group while navigating.

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Identify potential hazards and manage the risks throughout trip.

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Monitor individual participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback.

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Evaluate paddling pace and spacing between canoes throughout trip and alter accordingly.

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Implement appropriate modifications to trip in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.

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Maintain effective communication throughout trip.

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Select and maintain a temporary site as required.

  1. Access local area knowledge and use it to identify a suitable temporary site according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  2. Arrange shelter according to prevailing weather conditions and comfort and safety of group.
  3. Maintain minimal impact to environment during overnight stay and return site to original standard on departure.
Access local area knowledge and use it to identify a suitable temporary site according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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Arrange shelter according to prevailing weather conditions and comfort and safety of group.

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Maintain minimal impact to environment during overnight stay and return site to original standard on departure.

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Complete post-trip responsibilities.

  1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  2. Evaluate relevant aspects of canoeing trip and identify areas requiring improvement.
  3. Review own performance and identify required areas of personal improvement.
Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

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Evaluate relevant aspects of canoeing trip and identify areas requiring improvement.

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Review own performance and identify required areas of personal improvement.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 within activity constraints and guides and monitors group in a safe and professional manner

applies contingency management techniques to make adjustments to deal with a range of problems or variable factors that may arise during canoeing trips

encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the safe guiding of canoeing trips that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, guide and document canoeing trip

Grade 2 water, suitable to participant groups

a suitable overnight site, if required

participants to take part in the canoeing trip

a suitable and safe method of transport, if required to drive canoe to and from activity location

canoeing and navigation equipment.

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 and guiding processes and interacting with a group of participants, including conveying information for safe participation

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of canoeing trip

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure

portfolio of canoeing trip 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:

SISOWWR302A Perform white water rescues and recoveries

SISOOPS201A Minimise environmental impact.

SISOOPS204A Use and maintain a temporary overnight site

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

consult with participants to plan a canoeing trip that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the trip

interact with participants to create a safe and positive canoeing environment

problem-solving skills to:

make decisions affecting trip

respond appropriately to non-routine situations

manage the group effectively

planning and organising skills to source, allocate and coordinate resources, equipment and a suitable body of Grade 2 water with easy access to land for possible overnight stay

language and literacy skills to:

produce plans for canoeing trips

complete post-trip participant and self evaluations

effective and efficient personal canoeing skills on Grade 2 water to demonstrate and explain canoeing techniques to participants

swimming skills to remove self from danger after a capsize and to manoeuvre canoe while in paddling gear

river reading skills, such as direction and speed of flow, currents, eddies and other hydrological features that may impact on paddling and safety

navigation skills to lead a group on a planned canoeing trip along a certain route and to a chosen destination

first aid and emergency response and rescue skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care.

Required knowledge

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

minimal impact codes to enable protection of the environment

international river grading system to understand conditions and appropriateness of the river to the level of participants

information about local area to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential canoeing hazards, and any special restrictions applying to the area

equipment types, characteristics and technology used for canoeing on Grade 2 water, the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment, and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

clothing requirements for canoeing, such as wet weather gear to maintain warmth and sun protection to minimise sunburn and heat stroke

care and maintenance of canoeing equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

waterproofing techniques used to keep equipment, that is not required on hand, dry during canoeing

importance of a personal flotation device (PFD) in keeping a person afloat and their head above water

stroke and capsizing techniques used on Grade 2 water

hydrology and river features such as currents, banks, change in gradient and volume, and how these might impact on the canoeing experience

swimming techniques to swim out of trouble and manoeuvre canoe while in water

communication systems and signals used on rivers

principles of nutrition to maintain health during canoeing

setting up and removal of camping equipment, if required to stay overnight

weather and environmental information to identify forecast conditions and their effect on the canoeing trip

risks commonly experienced when canoeing on Grade 2 water and how to manage them

emergency response and rescue procedures appropriate for canoeing, to ensure risk minimisation to self and group.

Range Statement

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.

Condition of participants may include:

previous experience

physical development

age

injuries and illnesses.

Plan may include:

aims and objectives

date, time and duration of trip

location, equipment and resources

guide and participant ratios

safety requirements

risk and contingency management plans.

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

time and budget constraints

use and maintenance of equipment

communication protocols

confidentiality of participant information

guide and participant ratios

emergency and safety procedures

international river grading system

camp fire regulations

code of ethics.

Trip objectives may include:

self improvement

meeting people

fitness targets

adventure and recreation.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards

slippery or unstable shore

poor posture, poor technique

poor carrying techniques

loose or insecure craft when being transported.

other craft.

Grade 2 water may include:

rivers with moving water

rapids with waves less than 1metre

low ledges and drops, and easy eddies.

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.

Food and water requirements may include:

menu planning and preparation

range of foods.

Principles of nutrition may include:

food groups

dietary guidelines

individual food requirements and allergies.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Appropriate authorities may include:

waterways departments

river rescue

authorities

supervisors.

Canoes may include:

C1 craft

C2 craft

Equipment may include:

canoeing equipment

safety, first aid and rescue equipment

navigation equipment

communication equipment

repair equipment.

Relevant information may include:

safety procedures

logistical details

risk and hazard prevention and management

canoeing techniques

responsible and safe behaviour.

Safety procedures may include:

capsizing procedures

boundaries

symptoms, treatment and prevention of common canoeing risks

communication systems

use of safety and rescue equipment.

Variable factors may include:

change of weather and conditions

equipment failure

participant's needs.

Temporary site may include:

rest stops

activity sites

temporary or overnight shelter

tent.

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.