This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ride personal water craft, usually as part of a group, in smooth water conditions and according to planned courses.

A personal watercraft (PWC) is a vessel with an engine used for propulsion, a fully enclosed hull and is designed not to retain water when capsized. The operator sits, stands or kneels on the vessel and uses handle bars to steer the craft. Craft are often referred to by their trademarked brand names which include Jet Ski®, WaveRunner® and Sea-Doo®.

This unit provides skills to ride craft in smooth water conditions within bodies of water which might include lakes, rivers, bays, harbours and sheltered coastline waters within breakwaters or headlands. Smooth water could feature small formed rippled wavelets which do not break but can include no more than small breaking white capping waves up to 0.5 metre. Riders at this level can operate craft in light winds up to 10 knots (Beaufort Scale).

It applies to leaders, guides or instructors, who use these skills when leading participants during riding activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units. The unit can also apply to assistants and support staff.

This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.

Recreational boating is regulated by specific laws in each Australian state and territory with variable rules. General and specific waterway rules apply to the operation of personal watercraft. All training and assessment activities must comply with the local state or territory requirements

Most states and territories require personal water craft riders to hold a licence but they are not required to be certified as competent in this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Select lifejacket, exposure protection swim wear or exposure suit suitable for conditions, and check for safe working condition.
Complete PWC pre-start safety and serviceability checks according to manufacturers' recommendations and correct basic deficiencies.
Waterproof, pack and stow clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during ride.
Interpret planned course from activity plans and maps to assist in following the course.
Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
Confirm protocols for communications between riders.
Fit and adjust exposure protection wear and lifejacket to ensure comfort and safety.
Confirm number of passengers does not exceed craft design limits.
Launch and board craft, attach kill switch lanyard to self and start craft while maintaining stability.
Control speed and direction of craft forward, in reverse and throughout turns using appropriate level of throttle.
Maintain appropriate posture, balance and weight shift to efficiently handle and control the craft.
Monitor waterway hazards and other users consistently, and execute powered turns and emergency stops to avoid collisions.
Maintain visual contact and effective communication with party members throughout all activities.
Utilise bunch riding formation, monitor and make required adjustments to formation and speed.
Ensure compliance of self and party members with waterway rules for personal water craft.
Identify immediate hazards, assess risks and negotiate to avoid injury to self and others.
Ensure engine has shut down and craft is stationary.
Follow manufacturer’s directions to avoid engine damage, and roll capsized craft to upright position.
Approach upright craft from stern, after ejection or capsize, and reboard while maintaining craft stability.
Manoeuvre rescue craft to ejected or capsized party member, provide clear and concise instructions.
Assist rescuee to return to their craft using rescue technique appropriate to situation.
Conduct a craft to craft tow to return disabled personal water craft to shore.
Land, alight and retrieve craft at shore while maintaining stability.
Secure craft for road transport using suitable methods.
Select lifejacket, exposure protection swim wear or exposure suit suitable for conditions, and check for safe working condition.
Complete PWC pre-start safety and serviceability checks according to manufacturers' recommendations and correct basic deficiencies.
Waterproof, pack and stow clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during ride.
Interpret planned course from activity plans and maps to assist in following the course.
Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
Confirm protocols for communications between riders.
Fit and adjust exposure protection wear and lifejacket to ensure comfort and safety.

Assessment Cover Sheet

SISOPWC001 - Ride personal watercraft in smooth water conditions

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Assessment Record Sheet

SISOPWC001 - Ride personal watercraft in smooth water conditions

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