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SISOYSA404A
Use long boards in difficult conditions

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to those working as long board instructors in a range of conditions, including planning conditions on open waters with winds of at least 15 knots and wave heights of 30-50cm.

This unit may also apply to outdoor recreation leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers, volunteer groups, not for profit organisations or government agencies.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to launch, land and sail a long board with a centreboard and fully battened sail, in planning conditions on open water.

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

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 long board and equipment suitable for difficult, open water conditions, and conducts repairs and maintenance of board and equipment where required

rigs high-tech sails, launches and lands long board from a beach start through a shore break using controlled techniques, and applies a refined stance on all points of sail

sails backwards and manoeuvres board around a triangular course in difficult, open water conditions

assists and rescues other windsurfers in a safe and efficient manner

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple long board windsurfing activities in difficult conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

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

a suitable open water location with winds of at least 15 knots and wave heights of 30-50cm

a long board greater than 320cm with a suitable rig

sailboarding, rescue and safety and first aid 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 open water windsurfing environments and the use of high performance equipment

observation of safe participation and demonstration of long board windsurfing techniques and manoeuvres in difficult conditions

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

problem-solving skills to:

rig long boards according to prevailing weather conditions

launch, land and manoeuvre boards while maintaining control and stability

perform a routine of freestyle tricks

sail backwards around a triangular course

use tacking, carve gybe and non-planning gybe in strong winds and rough seas

apply strategies to assist others in difficulty

planning and organising skills to:

select suitable open water windsurfing site or location with difficult conditions

source long board, equipment, food and water

conduct routine inspection and maintenance of equipment

communication skills to refer repairs to relevant specialists where required and to discuss possible solutions

numeracy skills to:

select correct sized long board and sail

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

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

self management skills to:

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve technique

rescue and emergency response skills to enable initial response to emergencies.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all windsurfing activities

types of long boards, sails and equipment, characteristics and technology used for windsurfing in difficult conditions, and factors affecting appropriate selection

open water locations for windsurfing, with winds of at least 15 knots and wave heights of 30-50 cm

construction, maintenance and repair techniques of boards and high tech equipment to ensure it remains undamaged

specialists in the local area to refer repair and maintenance tasks beyond personal ability

windsurfing manoeuvres and techniques, including sailing backwards, carve and non-planning gybes, and tacking in strong winds and rough seas

hazards and risks associated with windsurfing, and the effects of strong winds, tides, currents and rips on launching, landing and manoeuvring long board

food and water requirements to maintain health and energy during activities

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

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate for location to ensure risk minimisation to self and group.

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 may include:

range of foods

perishability

storage

hydration.

Difficult conditions may include:

wind strength of 15 knots plus

wave height of 30 - 50 cm

open waters

planning conditions.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

use, maintenance and storage of equipment

emergency procedures

communication protocols

windsurfing etiquette

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 levels

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.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment failure.

Board may include:

long board, greater than 320cm, with centreboard and fully battened sail.

Types of sails may include:

fully battened

camber induced.

Equipment may include:

harness system

wetsuits

drysuits

boots

gloves

Personal Flotation Devices, types 1, 2 and 3

buoys to mark out a course

safety and first aid equipment

rescue equipment.

Freestyle tricks may include:

spin tack

duck tack

railrides

pirouettes

spin gybes

sail spins.

Jury rigging may include:

broken universal joint

broken outhaul line

broken boom camlock.

Relevant aspects may include:

objectives

planning process

activity site

weather

equipment selection

clothing selection

food selection

instructional content

instructional technique

directing techniques

rescue techniques employed.

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
Identify food and water requirements to maintain physiological well being during activity. 
Select an activity site or open water location with difficult conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information, and determine potential beach conditions. 
Identify potential hazards within the windsurfing environment and minimise risks. 
Determine emergency action to be taken in the event of broken fins, universal, mast and boom according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify features of board construction and design, and select the most appropriate long board for specified requirements. 
Determine the advantages and disadvantages of various types of sails and select a suitable sail for the conditions. 
Select equipment according to design and construction features and check working condition. 
Select clothing suitable for the prevailing and anticipated conditions. 
Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort, safety and suitability. 
Rig rotational camber-induced and other high-tech sails. 
Adjust harness line where required, and ensure rig selection is suitable to the conditions. 
Adjust the rig for all points of sail and different wind strengths and conditions. 
Launch long board from a beach start, through a shore break in a controlled manner. 
Sail out through small breaking waves efficiently. 
Carry out a water start in varied conditions. 
Demonstrate controlled landings with board and rig held aloft, while applying carrying technique. 
Apply a refined stance, incorporating hands, feet and body position, on all points of sail. 
Luff up and bear away with mast track and centre-board adjustments to improve steering. 
Close the slot, reducing wet area, and use footstraps, mast track and harness to optimise speed. 
Tack in strong winds and rough seas. 
Use the carve gybe and non-planning gybe in strong winds and rough seas. 
Plan and demonstrate a routine of freestyle tricks. 
Sail backwards and manoeuvre board around a triangular course, in rough conditions. 
Apply strategies to assist others in difficulty according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Demonstrate jury rigging for different breakages. 
Maintain high tech equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisational policies and procedures. 
Refer repairs beyond the limit of personal ability to relevant specialists. 
Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity. 
Identify improvements for future long board windsurfing experiences in difficult conditions. 

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