SISOYSB302A - Sail a small boat in light to moderate conditions
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SISOYSB302A Sail a small boat in light to moderate conditions
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to those working as small boat sailing guides in a range of light to moderate conditions.
This unit may also apply 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 using a variety of techniques in light to moderate conditions and under minimal guidance. This unit also focuses on using a trapeze and spinnaker, and participating in crew recovery and towing drills.
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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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 light to moderate conditions and identifies features and fittings to rig and de rig small boat
performs manoeuvres around a marked course, including all major points of sailing, in light to moderate conditions
uses primary boat controls, a spinnaker and a trapeze to enhance sailing performance and undertakes single and multiple tows and crew recoveries while maintaining adequate communication with crew
maintains and stows equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations
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 light to moderate 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 light to moderate conditions, winds of 8 - 18 knots and wave heights up to 0.5m
a small sailing boat, suitable sails, spinnaker, 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 enhanced 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:
identify and assess features, fittings and purposes of small boat equipment
differentiate between knots used for rigging
determine wind direction to maintain direction, speed and balance
planning and organising skills to:
select appropriate location with light to moderate conditions
source small boat, equipment, and food and water
prepare for trapeze, spinnaker, recovery and towing drills
numeracy skills to:
select correct sized sail and spinnaker for boat
determine points of sail in relation to course, wind direction and angles
identify when to use the spinnaker according to specific points of sail
literacy skills to interpret and apply weather and environmental information and manufacturer's recommendations for equipment use
communication skills to implement towing and recovery procedures as part of a team
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 all activities including rules of the road to safely sail alongside other water craft
types of small boats and equipment, characteristics and technology used for sailing
maintenance and care of boat and equipment to ensure optimal condition is maintained
knots and their application to a sailing setting, such as types used to rig sails
sailing manoeuvres and techniques including use of a spinnaker and trapeze
sailing terminology, such as port or starboard, windward, leeward, to enable a common understanding between crew members
the main points of sailing and sail positions to manoeuvre small boat efficiently
information on tide and wind to enable safe launching, landing and manoeuvring
towing and recovery procedures to enable safe and effective operations
hazards and risks associated with small boat sailing and the effects of wind direction and speed
food and water requirements to maintain health and energy during activities
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.
Light to moderate conditions may include:
winds of 8 - 18 knots
wave height to 0.5m.
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
crew recovery
towing procedures
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 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
slippery or unstable shore
poor posture, poor technique
poor carrying techniques
loose or insecure craft when being transported.
other craft.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure
Small boat may include:
18ft and under
single masted unballasted mono or multi hulled vessel
stayed or unstayed mast
one, two or three sails.
Food and water requirements may include:
range of foods
energy content
hydration.
Equipment may include:
personal protective equipment
safety and rescue equipment
small boat
trapeze harness.
Sails may include:
mainsail
jib
spinnaker.
Cleat may include:
cam
clam
horn
V cleats.
Knots may include:
figure of eight
bowline
half hitch
reef knot
rolling hitch.
Primary boat controls may include:
mainsail
jib
balance
trim
centreboard.
Trapezesystem may include:
full harness
half harness.
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.
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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 light to moderate conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
Access relevant sources to interpret weatherand environmentalinformation, and determine potential sailing conditions.
Identify and minimise potential hazards and risks within the small boat sailing environment.
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 appropriate running and standing rigging.
Determine the appropriate type of cleat.
Determine Cunningham eye system and outhaul.
Identify features of sails and mast and boom fittings.
Rig sails using appropriate knots.
Identify the points of sailing given the direction of the wind relative to the small boat.
Use primary boat controls to sail the boat through tacks and gybes and demonstrate the techniques of roll tacking and roll gybing.
Determine wind direction and use wind, wind indicators and directional change to follow the marked course.
Use the tiller extension where necessary to sail a course which includes windward and downwind legs.
Manoeuvre small boat alongside a wharf or anchored vessel or object without damage or injury to boat or persons.
Maintain communication with other craft and crew members, where required.
Identify component parts of a spinnaker and situations in which a spinnaker could be used.
Rig a spinnaker, set, gybe and drop in light to moderate conditions.
Steer a small boat under spinnaker in light to moderate conditions.
Identify situations in which trapezesystems are used.
Identify component parts of a trapeze system and adjust and fit the trapeze harness according to manufacturer's recommendations and organisational policies and procedures.
Sail on trapeze in favourable conditions according to organisational policies and procedures.
Steer boat with a crew on trapeze, demonstrating the ability to get in, get out, tack and gybe.
Recover a crew member lost overboard according to organisational policies and procedures.
Apply appropriate recovery side, approach speed and stopping technique to minimise risk of injury to crew in water and ensure efficient recovery.
Prepare small boat for towing according to organisational policies and procedures.
Tow boat in single and or multiple tow situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
Release boat from multiple tow situations safely according to organisational policies and procedures.
Maintain and stow sail and rig according to manufacturer's recommendations and organisational policies and procedures.
Maintain trailers and trolleys to minimise rust on frames and bearings.
Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.
Identify improvements for future small boat sailing experiences in light to moderate conditions.
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