Required skills

communication skills to discuss and ask questions about personal water craft parts tools and spare parts with instructor

problemsolving skills to

decide on tools to use to repair parts of the personal water craft

check prevent and repair common faults and deficiencies

planning and organising skills to ensure all equipment is in good working order

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of maintenance tasks

maintenance tools and kits commonly used to repair and maintain a personal water craft

maintenance and repair of personal water craft equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

features of a personal water craft and associated equipment that provides comfort to the rider

personal water craft setup and construction features that affect performance

adjustment of controls for maximum efficiency and rider comfort

emergency procedures and potential hazards relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and others

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

identifies personal water craft features parts and tools

refers to sources on personal water craft selection to select a craft that meets the needs size and proportions of the rider

conducts routine checks and repairs on the personal water craft to ensure it is suitably proportioned and in good working order

applies knowledge of personal water craft functioning and safety to select and use tools to repair common personal water craft deficiencies such as steerage propeller problems or refers craft to specialist repairer

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of multiple routine maintenance checks and repairs to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information on personal water craft selection

personal water craft in a suitable outdoor environment that allows repairs and maintenance to take place

personal water craft repair and maintenance products and 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 and or written questioning to assess knowledge of personal water craft parts and their function

observation of conducting pre routine safety checks and repairs on personal water craft parts

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

SISOPWCA Demonstrate simple personal water craft skills in controlled conditions

SISOPWC202A Demonstrate simple personal water craft skills in controlled conditions.

Sources may include:

Personal water craft options may include:

Reasons for selecting may include:

Needs, size and proportions may include:

Rider efficiency and comfort may include:

Controls may include:

Personal water craft parts may include:

Servicing may include:

Regular maintenance may include:

Tools and spare parts may include: