Elements and Performance Criteria
- Access the session plan.
- Confirm the aim of the session with relevant staff.
- Confirm participant needs and special requirements.
- Confirm logistical arrangements with relevant staff according to relevant legislation.
- Clarify points that are not clear with relevant staff.
- Confirm arrangements and resources with appropriate staff, organisations and participants.
- Assess and confirm that specific risks are within acceptable limits.
- Prepare participants for the session.
- Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants in consultation with relevant support personnel according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
- Communicate instructions and relevant information to participants in a suitable manner.
- Check aspects of participants' dress or equipment which may be unsuitable for the session.
- Issue equipment and modify and or check condition for use by different participant groups.
- Lead the group and monitor progress.
- Provide and reinforce direction and advice to the group during the session.
- Demonstrate appropriate and safe techniques according to the proposed session.
- Identify and monitor potential hazards during the session and take action as required according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Monitor individual participant's performance and safety and provide feedback on techniques and usage of equipment.
- Implement appropriate modifications to the session in response to changing conditions.
- Encourage feedback and questioning from group members.
- Respond to emergency or non routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Conclude the session.
- Collect and check issued equipment for damage and wear according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Provide participants the opportunity to give feedback and identify further needs.
- Return the environment or facility to a condition acceptable for future use.
- Supervise participants' departure in a manner appropriate to the situation.
- Evaluate the session.