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. |
Participant's needs and characteristics may include: | agecultural and situational factorsprevious experience and knowledgephysical development. |
Session's aims and objectives may include: | developing canoeing skillseducationdevelopmenttherapy fitness targetsrecreation. |
Instructional plan may include: | canoeing activities and drillsduration of activities and drills. |
Canoeing plan may include: | aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocation, equipment and resourcesinstructor to participant ratiossafety requirementsrisk management plan. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safetypermits or permission for access environmental regulationsmarine regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safetytime and budget constraintsuse and maintenance of equipmentcommunication protocolsconfidentiality of participant informationinstructor to participant ratiosemergency and safety proceduresinternational river grading systemcode of ethics. |
Hazards may include: | temperature extremesslippery or unstable terraindangerous animals and insectsstinging trees and nettlesdense vegetationgroup management hazardsslippery or unstable shore poor posture, poor techniquepoor carrying techniquesloose or insecure craft when being transported. other craft. |
Risks may include: | hypothermiaheat exhaustioninjuries exhaustionlost party or party memberequipment failure. |
Relevant sources may include: | Bureau of Meteorologymedialand managers or agenciescoastal patrol or coastguardvolunteer marine rescuelocal knowledge. |
Weather and environmental information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesweather warningsevent warningsriver levelssynoptic chartshigh and low tide predictions. |
Contingency plans may include: | change in weather and conditionsequipment failure. |
Equipment may include: | canoeing equipmentsafety and rescue equipmentnavigation equipmentcommunication equipment. |
Resources may include: | food and waterclothing and footwearteaching aids. |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditions, including timesseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesgroup size. |
Relevant information may include: | risk managementlogistical detailscanoeing techniquessafety proceduresresponsible and safe behaviour. |
Safety procedures may include: | capsizing proceduressymptoms, treatment and prevention of common canoeing riskscommunication systemsuse of safety and rescue equipment. |
Instructional techniques may include: | part to wholesequential known to unknownD.E.D.I.C.T:demonstrateexplaindemonstrateinstructcritiquetestE.D.I.C.T:explaindemonstrateinstructcritiquetestI.D.E.A:introducedemonstrateexplain applyorientate, enhance, synthesise. |
Activity specific knowledge may include: | canoeing skills and techniquesriver features and hydrologyminimal impact practicesrisk and hazard managementcommunication systems used in canoeing. |
Canoeing skills may include: | stroke techniquesdirecting and manoeuvring a canoe in a controlled mannercapsizing and rolling procedures. |
Safety and rescue procedures may include: | emergency response proceduresgroup management in emergency situations. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selectionfood selectioninstructional contentinstructional techniqueassessment techniquegroup feedbackdirecting techniquesrescue techniques employed. |