Required skills

teamwork skills to work with others to lift carry and secure sea kayaks safely

communication skills to interact with supervisor other participants and rescue crew to maintain a positive and safe environment

listening skills to follow instructions and directions from the supervisor and rescue crew

planning and organising skills to select and allocate sea kayaking equipment

swimming skills to swim metres whilst clothed and wearing a personal flotation device type approved to relevant Australian and or International Standards

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe conduct of all sea kayaking activities

types of craft and equipment characteristics and technology used for sea kayaking the advantages and disadvantages of the range of craft and equipment and factors affecting appropriate selection

clothing requirements for sea kayaking such as wet weather gear to maintain warmth and dryness or sun protection to minimise sunburn and heat stroke

importance of a personal flotation device in keeping a person afloat and their head above water

stroke and directing techniques to control and manoeuvre the sea kayak

principles of nutrition to maintain health during activity

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

sea features such as currents waves and tides and how these might impact on the sea kayaking experience

purpose and importance of safety features of craft

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

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 equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions and duration of the sea kayaking activity

demonstrates control and manoeuvring techniques such as maintaining sufficient blade angle throughout strokes to direct the sea kayak

applies capsizing technique and follows rescue procedures to prepare for emergency situations

evaluates and reflects on own sea kayaking performance to identify strengths and weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple basic sea kayaking activities in controlled 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 sea kayaking activity

a suitable body of water such as a sheltered beach with winds below knots seas less than one metre and surf no higher than half a metre

a qualified leader or supervisor

sea kayaking and safety and rescue equipment

a suitable and safe method of transport if required to transport sea kayak to and from activity location

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 and or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all sea kayaking activities

observation of safe participation and demonstration of sea kayaking skills and techniques

written and or verbal self evaluation

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

SISONAVA Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Conditions will be controlled and may include:

Activity site may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Craft may include:

Equipment may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Sea kayak strokes may include:

Stroke technique may include:

Relevant aspects may include: