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
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to those who assist in small boat sailing activities under supervision in a range of controlled conditions.
This unit also applies to 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 rig and sail a small boat on a marked course in controlled conditions, under supervision. This unit also focuses onparticipating in capsize, towing and crew recovery drills.
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
Prerequisites
Nil
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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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
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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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.
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.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Select an activity site or location with controlled conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information.
Identify potential hazards within the small boat sailing environment and implement strategies to reduce risks, as advised by the supervisor.
Identify food and water requirements to maintain physiological well being during activity.
Select small boat and equipment according to design and construction features and check working condition.
Identify and select suitable sails for boat.
Select clothing suitable for the prevailing and expected conditions.
Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort, safety and suitability.
Identify the main parts of a small boat and fittings on the mast and boom.
Identify sails and their component parts.
Use appropriate knots to rig sails, under supervision.
Determine wind direction to identify safe and easy launching location.
Launch and land the small boat in calm, controlled conditions while maintaining stability, direction and speed control.
Adopt position on the small boat, and secure the centreboard and rudder.
Apply primary boat controls, and identify their effect on boat movement.
Determine wind direction and use wind, wind indicators and directional change to follow the marked course.
Use wind indicators and angle of the sail to vary speed and use a basic heave to as a reference point.
Identify when the boat is being sailed close hauled and sail to the destination directly upwind
Identify the No-Go Zone perimeters and tack the boat from close-hauled to close-hauled.
Determine when the boat is being sailed on a dead run and gybe the mainsail while the boat remains sailing on a dead run.
Identify potential hazards of gybing while sailing downwind, and implement strategies to avoid the unexpected gybe.
Identify and implement procedures for capsize according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
Demonstrate technique and order of events to right a small boat, as part of a team, according to organisational policies and procedures.
Identify situations requiring towing and prepare boat for towing.
Tow boat safely under instructor guidance, according to organisational policies and procedures.
Release boat from tow under instructor guidance, according to organisational policies and procedures.
Implement, under direct supervision and instructor guidance, a crew recovery drill, in the event of separation of a crew member from the boat.
Prepare and raise centreboard and rudder for return.
Carry and stow the small boat according to supervisor's directions and organisational policies and procedures.
Stow or store equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations, supervisor's directions and organisational policies and procedures.
Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.
Identify improvements for future small boat sailing experiences in controlled conditions.
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