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Evidence Guide: SISOPWC303A - Ride personal water craft in moderate to difficult conditions

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SISOPWC303A - Ride personal water craft in moderate to difficult conditions

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

Plan to ride a personal water craft.

  1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues.
  2. Identify an appropriate activity site according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  3. Choose routes or lines to minimise damage to the environment.
  4. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plan.
  5. Identify possible hazards and obstacles associated with the activity and minimise risks.
  6. Communicate trip plans to an emergency contact and any other appropriate persons as required.
Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues.

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

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Choose routes or lines to minimise damage to the environment.

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Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plan.

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Identify possible hazards and obstacles associated with the activity and minimise risks.

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Communicate trip plans to an emergency contact and any other appropriate persons as required.

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Select and use equipment.

  1. Identify the factors affecting equipment selection and select suitable equipment appropriate to the conditions.
  2. Fit and adjust equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, to ensure comfort and safety.
  3. Determine and carry an in- field repair kit and adequate fuel provisions.
  4. Prepare, secure, load and unload personal water craft, where required, for safe transportation to activity location.
Identify the factors affecting equipment selection and select suitable equipment appropriate to the conditions.

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Fit and adjust equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, to ensure comfort and safety.

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Determine and carry an in- field repair kit and adequate fuel provisions.

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Prepare, secure, load and unload personal water craft, where required, for safe transportation to activity location.

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Perform pre start checks.

  1. Carry out pre start checks of personal water craft according to manufacturer's specifications and safety practices, and take action to correct any deficiencies.
  2. Stow equipment, stores and personal items.
  3. Confirm number of passengers does not exceed craft design limits, according to relevant legislation.
Carry out pre start checks of personal water craft according to manufacturer's specifications and safety practices, and take action to correct any deficiencies.

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Stow equipment, stores and personal items.

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Confirm number of passengers does not exceed craft design limits, according to relevant legislation.

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Ride personal water craft.

  1. Start personal water craft using recommended technique to maintain safety and stability.
  2. Survey area of operation to identify hazards, assess risk and select the safest route.
  3. Modify technique to account for obstacles and changes in moderate to difficult conditions and apply appropriate weight transfer techniques during cornering.
  4. Apply emergency stop procedures and complete launching and retrieval according to safe practices.
  5. Identify and use aids to small craft navigation and landmarks to determine and monitor craft position and to select routes that minimise damage to the environment.
  6. Monitor craft and passengers at all times, and apply collision avoidance techniques as required according to recognised regulations and rules.
  7. Apply group or bunch riding techniques and communicate with other craft and waterways users to maintain safety.
  8. Conduct a tow in controlled water conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
Start personal water craft using recommended technique to maintain safety and stability.

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Survey area of operation to identify hazards, assess risk and select the safest route.

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Modify technique to account for obstacles and changes in moderate to difficult conditions and apply appropriate weight transfer techniques during cornering.

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Apply emergency stop procedures and complete launching and retrieval according to safe practices.

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Identify and use aids to small craft navigation and landmarks to determine and monitor craft position and to select routes that minimise damage to the environment.

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Monitor craft and passengers at all times, and apply collision avoidance techniques as required according to recognised regulations and rules.

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Apply group or bunch riding techniques and communicate with other craft and waterways users to maintain safety.

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Conduct a tow in controlled water conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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Evaluate personal water craft ride.

  1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.
  2. Identify improvements for future rides in moderate to difficult conditions.
  3. Consider the impact of craft use on others and the environment.
Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.

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Identify improvements for future rides in moderate to difficult conditions.

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Consider the impact of craft use on others and the environment.

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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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 and select craft, equipment and route suitable to the conditions and duration of the activity

performs pre start and safety checks on the personal water craft and corrects any deficiencies

demonstrates control, balance and negotiation of hazards in moderate to difficult conditions and modifies technique according to change in weather and water conditions to maintain safety

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple personal water craft activities on moderate to difficult waters to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a suitable body of water, with winds of 7-21 knots, wave heights of at least 1m, and surf up to 2 metres

personal water craft equipment, tools and spare parts, safety and first aid equipment, and aids to small craft navigation

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

a suitable and safe method of transport, if required to drive craft 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 safety aspects and advanced personal water craft riding techniques

observation of safe participation and demonstration of technique while maintaining control of the craft 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:

SISOPWC004A Guide tours using personal water craft.

Guidance information for assessment

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

teamwork skills to work with others to lift, carry and secure personal water crafts safely

communication skills to interact with passengers and other water craft users

listening skills to follow instructions and directions from passengers and rescue crew

planning and organising skills to select a suitable location and minimal impact route

problem-solving skills to:

plan and follow a route

repair and maintain craft

deal with emergencies and contingencies

first aid and emergency response 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 personal water craft activities

equipment and personal water craft types, characteristics and technology, the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and the purpose of safety features

navigation techniques to determine location and direction

principles of nutrition to maintain health during activity

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

sea features, such as currents, waves and tides, and how these might impact on the personal water craft riding experience

maintenance tools and repair kits to enable basic maintenance to be carried out

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate for the craft and location to ensure risk and hazard 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.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

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

marine and collision regulations

noise limits

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 level

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

poor carrying techniques

loose or insecure craft when being transported

other craft.

Obstacles may include:

buoys

piers

submerged items

other craft.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment and course failure.

Equipment may include:

personal water craft equipment

tools and spare parts

safety and first aid equipment

aids to small craft navigation

navigation equipment.

Pre start checks may include:

fuel connection

battery charge and connection

kill switch

fumes, petrol

fuel and water leaks

bilge water levels

controls and cables

oil and fuel

drive shaft.

Technique may include:

launching or retrieving

change in posture or position

sitting and standing

weight transfer and distribution

speed and throttle control

stopping and driving

turning and manoeuvring

navigating a route

towing or being towed.

Moderate to difficult conditions may include:

moderate conditions:

simple coastline

minimum winds of 7 - 10 knots

breaking waves up to 1.0 m

small surf 0.5 to 1.0 m

difficult conditions:

open crossings

wind speeds of 7 - 21 knots

wave heights of at least 1.0 m

surf up to 2.0m.

Controlled water conditions may include:

winds no more than 10 knots

seas less than 1 metre

surf no higher than 0.5 metre.

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.