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Evidence Guide: SISOKYS302A - Demonstrate sea kayaking skills

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SISOKYS302A - Demonstrate sea kayaking skills

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

Plan for a sea kayaking activity.

  1. Identify food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the conditions of the activity.
  2. Identify an appropriate activity site and course to take according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  3. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information.
  4. Identify potential hazards associated with the activity and manage risks as advised by the supervisor.
Identify food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the conditions of the activity.

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Identify an appropriate activity site and course to take according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information.

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Identify potential hazards associated with the activity and manage risks as advised by the supervisor.

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Select equipment.

  1. Select craft and equipment according to contextual issues and check to ensure that it is in good working condition.
  2. Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort, safety and suitability to the participant and sea kayak.
  3. Select personal clothing for the activity and identify the design and or construction features that make it appropriate.
  4. Waterproof and pack equipment that is not required on hand and stow or fasten in a suitable manner.
  5. Prepare equipment, where required, for safe transportation to activity location.
Select craft and equipment according to contextual issues and check to ensure that it is in good working condition.

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Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort, safety and suitability to the participant and sea kayak.

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Select personal clothing for the activity and identify the design and or construction features that make it appropriate.

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Waterproof and pack equipment that is not required on hand and stow or fasten in a suitable manner.

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Prepare equipment, where required, for safe transportation to activity location.

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Apply control and manoeuvring techniques.

  1. Embark and disembark the sea kayak while maintaining stability.
  2. Direct the sea kayak in a controlled manner.
  3. Apply efficient stroke technique to minimise injury while directing the sea kayak, using the rudder if fitted.
  4. Apply navigation skills to determine location and follow planned course during the activity.
Embark and disembark the sea kayak while maintaining stability.

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Direct the sea kayak in a controlled manner.

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Apply efficient stroke technique to minimise injury while directing the sea kayak, using the rudder if fitted.

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Apply navigation skills to determine location and follow planned course during the activity.

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Apply capsize procedures.

  1. Exit the sea kayak in a controlled manner, and recover paddles and other equipment, following a capsize.
  2. Manoeuvre the upturned sea kayak to shore or to rescue craft and empty out water, with assistance if required.
  3. Apply deep water re-entry techniques.
Exit the sea kayak in a controlled manner, and recover paddles and other equipment, following a capsize.

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Manoeuvre the upturned sea kayak to shore or to rescue craft and empty out water, with assistance if required.

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Apply deep water re-entry techniques.

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Perform deep water rescue.

  1. Determine most appropriate rescuemethod to use according to situational variances, relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures.
  2. Select equipment and human resources available to perform a rescue according to organisational policies and procedures.
  3. Deliver concise directions to the capsized person or persons and any others assisting in the rescue.
  4. Manoeuvre rescue craft into a suitable position to enable a safe rescue.
  5. Perform rescue in a safe manner according to situation, conditions and organisational policies and procedures.
  6. Assist the rescuee back into their craft as required.
  7. Determine most appropriate rescuemethod to use according to situational variances, relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures.
Determine most appropriate rescuemethod to use according to situational variances, relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures.

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Select equipment and human resources available to perform a rescue according to organisational policies and procedures.

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Deliver concise directions to the capsized person or persons and any others assisting in the rescue.

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Manoeuvre rescue craft into a suitable position to enable a safe rescue.

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Perform rescue in a safe manner according to situation, conditions and organisational policies and procedures.

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Assist the rescuee back into their craft as required.

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Determine most appropriate rescuemethod to use according to situational variances, relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures.

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Secure sea kayak.

  1. Apply suitable methods to secure the sea kayak to the bank, shore or jetty.
  2. Secure the sea kayak, where appropriate, for road transport using suitable methods.
Apply suitable methods to secure the sea kayak to the bank, shore or jetty.

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Secure the sea kayak, where appropriate, for road transport using suitable methods.

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Evaluate the sea kayaking activity

  1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the sea kayaking activity.
  2. Identify improvements for future sea kayaking experiences.
Evaluate relevant aspects of the sea kayaking activity.

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Identify improvements for future sea kayaking experiences.

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Assessed

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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:

applies relevant process to plan equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions and duration of the sea kayaking activity

paddles the sea kayak demonstrating efficient and clean strokes and manoeuvres while maintaining control of the sea kayak

demonstrates correct paddling techniques

applies capsize technique and follows rescue procedures

identifies hazards and risks associated with deep water rescues and select suitable rescue method

demonstrates suitable craft position and rescue techniques suitable to the conditions

adapts to situational variances or issues that may arise during deep water rescues

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple sea kayaking activities in controlled conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

resources and information, such as weather sources, to plan and select equipment for the sea kayaking activity

a suitable body of water, such as beach with winds below 16 knots, seas less than one metre, and surf no higher than half a metre

sea kayaking, navigating, safety and rescue equipment

a suitable and safe method of transport, if required to transport sea kayak to and from activity location.

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 and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all sea kayaking activities

observation of safe participation and demonstration of all strokes and manoeuvres while maintaining control of the sea kayak at all times

written and or verbal self evaluation.

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:

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISOOPS201A Minimise environmental impact

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

teamwork skills to work with others to lift, carry and secure sea kayaks safely

communication skills to interact with supervisor, other participants and rescue crew to maintain a positive and safe environment deliver clear, concise directions to the capsized person and any other assistants involved with the rescue

listening skills to follow instructions and directions from the supervisor and rescue crew

planning and organising skills to select and allocate relevant sea kayaking equipment

swimming skills to swim 50 metres whilst clothed and wearing a personal flotation device that complies with State or Territory maritime regulations

rescue skills to perform a deep water rescue

paddling skills to safely manoeuvre craft close to capsized person or persons

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

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all sea kayaking activities to enable safe conduct of all deep water rescue activities

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

clothing requirements for sea kayaking, such as wet weather gear to maintain warmth and dryness or sun protection to minimise sunburn and heat stroke

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

stroke and directing techniques to control and manoeuvre the sea kayak efficiently

navigation techniques to determine location and direction

principles of nutrition to maintain health during activity

application of basic weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity

common hazards and their risks associated with sea and river craft activities and how to negotiate these

rescue procedures suitable to the deep water conditions and experience of the participant

rescue equipment commonly used in deep water rescues

sea features, such as currents, waves and tides, and how these might impact on the sea kayaking experience on the deep water rescue

purpose and importance of safety features of craft

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate for the craft and location 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.

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.

Controlled Conditions may include:

sheltered areas

ease of access to the shore

winds to moderate (16knots, 29kph)

within 400m of the shore

seas less than 1.0 metre

surf no higher than 0.5 metre.

Activity site may include:

sea

beach

harbour

estuary.

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

emergency procedures

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

weather warnings

event warnings

river levels

synoptic charts

high and low tide predictions.

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

rips.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment failure.

Craft may include:

single sea kayaks

double sea kayaks

Equipment may include:

personal flotation device

paddle with leash

spray deck

wet suit or wet weather gear

ropes

tie down straps

safety and first aid equipment

pumps

sponges

paddle float.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including tide times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Stroke technique may include:

use of trunk rotation

correct posture

use of leg drive

hand placement on paddle

blade placement in water

blade depth in water

paddle blade angle throughout stroke

paddle entry and exit points

movement of top hand through the stroke

lean or edge of the craft

smooth transfer between different strokes

edging or leaning

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.