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Evidence Guide: SISOPWC304A - Guide tours using personal water craft

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SISOPWC304A - Guide tours using personal water craft

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

Plan a personal water craft trip.

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

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

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Select a location for the trip according to participant's abilities, trip objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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Identify hazards associated with the personal water craft trip and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants.

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Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity 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 commencing the personal water craft trip.

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Select equipment for the group.

  1. Select equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures and check serviceability.
  2. Assess equipment for safety and suitability and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.
  3. Waterproof and pack equipment that is not required on hand and load or fasten in a suitable manner.
  4. Check safety, repair and rescue equipment to ensure suitability to the group and the conditions.
  5. Determine and carry an in- field repair kit and adequate fuel provisions.
  6. Prepare, secure, load and unload personal water craft, where required, for safe transportation to activity location.
Select equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures and check serviceability.

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Assess equipment for safety and suitability and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.

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

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Check safety, repair and rescue equipment to ensure suitability to the group and the conditions.

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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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Brief participants.

  1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the trip in a manner suitable to the participants.
  2. Outline safety procedures and safe areas and or boundaries for the trip.
  3. Demonstrate packing of a personal water craft with equipment appropriate to proposed trip.
  4. Explain symptoms, treatment and prevention of hypothermia, hyperthermia and dehydration to group to assist in self-monitoring.
  5. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use during trip.
  6. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the trip.
Communicate instructions and relevant information about the trip in a manner suitable to the participants.

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Outline safety procedures and safe areas and or boundaries for the trip.

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Demonstrate packing of a personal water craft with equipment appropriate to proposed trip.

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Explain symptoms, treatment and prevention of hypothermia, hyperthermia and dehydration to group to assist in self-monitoring.

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Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use during trip.

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Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the trip.

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Lead group of personal water craft riders.

  1. Demonstrate personal water craft riding techniques to participants.
  2. Monitor riding pace and techniques to ensure safety of participants.
  3. Implement appropriate modifications to activities in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.
Demonstrate personal water craft riding techniques to participants.

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Monitor riding pace and techniques to ensure safety of participants.

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

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Complete post-trip responsibilities.

  1. Notify appropriate authorities of trip completion.
  2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  3. Evaluate relevant aspects of activities and trip.
  4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future trips.
  5. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.
Notify appropriate authorities of trip completion.

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

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Evaluate relevant aspects of activities and trip.

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Identify potential areas of improvement for future trips.

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Review own performance and identify potential improvements.

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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 deal with a range of problems or variable factors that may arise during personal water craft 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 groups on multiple personal water craft tours on controlled waters to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a suitable body of water with controlled conditions that enables the demonstration and practice of personal water craft techniques

participants to take part in the personal water craft trip

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, guide and document personal water craft activities

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

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:

observation of interaction with participants, including conveying information for safe participation

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and the application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all personal water craft activities

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

review of 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:

SISOPWC303A Ride personal water craft in moderate to difficult conditions.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

consult with participants to plan a personal water craft trip that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the trip

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problem-solving skills to:

make decisions about potential hazards that may affect activities

navigate a safe route

respond to non-routine situations, emergencies and contingencies

planning and organising skills to:

source, allocate and coordinate personal water crafts, equipment, apparel and locations

organise participants into manageable groups for personal water craft touring

language and literacy skills to:

produce a plan for the trip

complete post-activity participant and self evaluations

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 ensure safe conduct of personal water craft activities conducted during trip

site specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential personal water craft hazards, and any special restrictions applying to the area

equipment and personal water craft types, characteristics and technology, the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment, and factors affecting appropriate selection

clothing requirements for outdoor activities and factors affecting appropriate clothing selection, such as layering and protective clothing

use, care and maintenance of personal water craft and equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

conflict resolution techniques to enable effective group management

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during the trip

personal water craft riding techniques and common communication systems used between riders to reduce risk

sources of weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their effect on the trip

navigation techniques to determine location and direction

sea features, such as currents, waves and tides, and how these may impact on the riding experience

maintenance tools and repair kits and their use to enable minor repairs to be completed

first aid, 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.

Condition of participants may include:

previous experience

physical development

age

injuries and illnesses.

Plan may include:

aims and objectives

date, time and duration

location, equipment and resources

guide and participant ratios

safety and emergency requirements

risk management plan.

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

assessment procedures

time and budget constraints

use, maintenance and storage of equipment

communication protocols

code of ethics

risk management procedures

confidentiality of participant information.

Trip objectives may include:

self improvement

meeting people

fitness targets.

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.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment and course 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 level

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

surf rescue

authorities

supervisors.

Equipment may include:

personal water craft equipment

tools and spare parts

safety, first aid and rescue equipment

aids to small craft navigation

navigation equipment

communication equipment.

Relevant information may include:

safety procedures

risk and hazard prevention and management

riding techniques

logistical details

responsible and safe behaviour.

Safety procedures may include:

safest line or route through hazards

spacing between participants

use of safety and rescue equipment.

Personal water craft riding techniques may include:

pre start checks

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.

Variable factors may include:

change of weather and conditions

equipment failure

participant's needs.

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.