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Evidence Guide: SISOYSB201A - Demonstrate basic skills to sail a small boat in controlled conditions

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SISOYSB201A - Demonstrate basic skills to sail a small boat in controlled conditions

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

Plan for the sailing activity.

  1. Select an activity site or location with controlled conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  2. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information.
  3. Identify potential hazards within the small boat sailing environment and implement strategies to reduce risks, as advised by the supervisor.
  4. Identify food and water requirements to maintain physiological well being during activity.
Select an activity site or location with controlled conditions 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 within the small boat sailing environment and implement strategies to reduce risks, as advised by the supervisor.

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Identify food and water requirements to maintain physiological well being during activity.

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Select equipment.

  1. Select small boat and equipment according to design and construction features and check working condition.
  2. Identify and select suitable sails for boat.
  3. Select clothing suitable for the prevailing and expected conditions.
  4. Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort, safety and suitability.
Select small boat and equipment according to design and construction features and check working condition.

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Identify and select suitable sails for boat.

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Select clothing suitable for the prevailing and expected conditions.

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Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort, safety and suitability.

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Rig and de-rig small boat.

  1. Identify the main parts of a small boat and fittings on the mast and boom.
  2. Identify sails and their component parts.
  3. Use appropriate knots to rig sails, under supervision.
Identify the main parts of a small boat and fittings on the mast and boom.

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Identify sails and their component parts.

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Use appropriate knots to rig sails, under supervision.

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Launch and land small boat.

  1. Determine wind direction to identify safe and easy launching location.
  2. Launch and land the small boat in calm, controlled conditions while maintaining stability, direction and speed control.
  3. Adopt position on the small boat, and secure the centreboard and rudder.
Determine wind direction to identify safe and easy launching location.

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Launch and land the small boat in calm, controlled conditions while maintaining stability, direction and speed control.

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Adopt position on the small boat, and secure the centreboard and rudder.

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Sail a marked course in calm conditions.

  1. Apply primary boat controls, and identify their effect on boat movement.
  2. Determine wind direction and use wind, wind indicators and directional change to follow the marked course.
  3. Use wind indicators and angle of the sail to vary speed and use a basic heave to as a reference point.
  4. Identify when the boat is being sailed close hauled and sail to the destination directly upwind
  5. Identify the No-Go Zone perimeters and tack the boat from close-hauled to close-hauled.
  6. Determine when the boat is being sailed on a dead run and gybe the mainsail while the boat remains sailing on a dead run.
  7. Identify potential hazards of gybing while sailing downwind, and implement strategies to avoid the unexpected gybe.
Apply primary boat controls, and identify their effect on boat movement.

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Determine wind direction and use wind, wind indicators and directional change to follow the marked course.

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Use wind indicators and angle of the sail to vary speed and use a basic heave to as a reference point.

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Identify when the boat is being sailed close hauled and sail to the destination directly upwind

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Identify the No-Go Zone perimeters and tack the boat from close-hauled to close-hauled.

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Determine when the boat is being sailed on a dead run and gybe the mainsail while the boat remains sailing on a dead run.

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Identify potential hazards of gybing while sailing downwind, and implement strategies to avoid the unexpected gybe.

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Perform capsize drills.

  1. Identify and implement procedures for capsize according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  2. Demonstrate technique and order of events to right a small boat, as part of a team, according to organisational policies and procedures.
Identify and implement procedures for capsize according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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Demonstrate technique and order of events to right a small boat, as part of a team, according to organisational policies and procedures.

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Participate in towing drills.

  1. Identify situations requiring towing and prepare boat for towing.
  2. Tow boat safely under instructor guidance, according to organisational policies and procedures.
  3. Release boat from tow under instructor guidance, according to organisational policies and procedures.
  4. Implement, under direct supervision and instructor guidance, a crew recovery drill, in the event of separation of a crew member from the boat.
Identify situations requiring towing and prepare boat for towing.

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Tow boat safely under instructor guidance, according to organisational policies and procedures.

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Release boat from tow under instructor guidance, according to organisational policies and procedures.

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Implement, under direct supervision and instructor guidance, a crew recovery drill, in the event of separation of a crew member from the boat.

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Return small boat ashore.

  1. Prepare and raise centreboard and rudder for return.
  2. Carry and stow the small boat according to supervisor's directions and organisational policies and procedures.
  3. Stow or store equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations, supervisor's directions and organisational policies and procedures.
Prepare and raise centreboard and rudder for return.

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Carry and stow the small boat according to supervisor's directions and organisational policies and procedures.

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Stow or store equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations, supervisor's directions and organisational policies and procedures.

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Evaluate sailing activity.

  1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.
  2. Identify improvements for future small boat sailing experiences in controlled conditions.
Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.

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Identify improvements for future small boat sailing experiences in controlled conditions.

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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:

selects small boat and equipment suitable for controlled conditions and uses terminology to identify parts and fittings of small boat

rigs small boat using appropriate knots, and launches, lands and returns boat while maintaining stability, direction and control

applies capsize procedures to right a small boat, and participates in towing and crew recovery drills while maintaining adequate communication with crew

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple small boat sailing activities in controlled conditions that are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

resources and information to plan and select equipment for the sailing activity

a suitable location with sheltered waters, light winds of 0-8 knots, wave height up to 0.3m, and controlled conditions suitable to participants

a qualified leader or supervisor

a small sailing boat, suitable sails and safety 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:

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of small boat sailing environments, including wind direction and speed and possible hazards

observation of safe participation and demonstration of basic small boat sailing techniques and manoeuvres

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Guidance information for assessment

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

problem-solving skills to:

rig boat using suitable knots

determine wind direction

maintain stability, position, direction and speed control

determine when the boat is being sailed on a dead run

planning and organising skills to:

select an appropriate location with controlled conditions

source small boat, equipment, and food and water

prepare for capsizing and towing drills

numeracy skills to:

select correct sized sail for boat

use the angle of the sail to slow and speed up the small boat

determine points of sail in relation to course, wind direction and angles

literacy skills to interpret and apply weather and environmental information, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

communication skills to interact with other craft and crew members

teamwork skills to:

right a small boat after capsize

assist and support crew members in all aspects of sailing a small boat

emergency response and crew recovery skills to enable initial response to emergencies.

Required knowledge

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

rules of the road to safely sail alongside other water craft

types of small boats and equipment, characteristics and technology used for sailing

knots and their application to a sailing setting to enable accurate rigging of sails

sailing manoeuvres and techniques to enable negotiation of courses

sailing and weather terminology to enable clear communication between crew members

the main points of sailing and sail positions to manoeuvre small boat efficiently

information on tide and wind to safe launching, landing and manoeuvring

capsize procedures and methods to right a small boat

food and water requirements to maintain health and energy during activities

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

emergency, towing and recovery procedures to ensure risk minimisation.

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.

Controlled conditions may include:

light winds of 0-8 knots

sheltered waters with partially smooth waters

wave height up to 0.3m.

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, maintenance and storage of equipment

communication protocols

sailing etiquette

minimal impact environmental codes

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 heights

synoptic charts

high and low tides.

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.

Small boat may include:

18ft and under

single masted unballasted mono or multi-hulled vessel

stayed or unstayed mast

one, two or three sails.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment and course failure.

Food and water requirements may include:

range of foods

energy content

hydration.

Equipment may include:

safety and rescue equipment

protective equipment

small boat

sails.

Sails may include:

mainsail

jib

spinnaker.

Appropriate knots may include:

figure of eight

bowline

half hitch

reef knot

rolling hitch.

Primary boat controls may include:

mainsail

jib

balance

trim

centreboard.

Towing may include:

single tow

multiple tow

pick-up of tow

release from tow.

Crew recovery drills may include:

maintain sight of crew overboard at all times

teamwork

approach and stop to leeward of crew member in water

slow speed of approach

assist crew on board.

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.