Assessor Resource
SISOSAI004
Lead sailing activities in smooth water and light to moderate wind conditions
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and supervise dependent participants during small boat sailing activities in smooth water conditions according to predetermined activity plans which might be self-developed or developed by others. It covers the skills required to adjust activities according to prevailing conditions and participant capabilities.
It requires the ability to demonstrate and instruct small boat sailing techniques applicable to smooth water and light to moderate wind conditions. To do this, leaders must be proficient in small boat sailing skills which are covered by other units.
Leaders can provide instruction when on board the small boat with participants or from a remote support craft. This unit is applicable to both circumstances.
This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.
It applies to leaders who work independently using discretion and judgement to manage operational logistics and risk within predetermined guidelines.
When working at or close to base and assistance, they manage routine problems in consultation with relevant personnel. Where assistance is not immediately available, leaders use additional skills, covered by other units, to manage significant problems, e.g. rescues, injury or illness in remote locations.
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 small boats. All training and assessment activities must comply with the local state or territory requirements. No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
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