Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan a snowboarding session.
- Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- Assess participant's current snowboarding knowledge in order to determine the session'saims and objectives.
- Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
- Develop a snowboarding plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Identify potential hazards associated with snowboarding and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans.
- Select and organise equipment and resources.
- Select and access equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check working condition.
- Check equipment for safety and suitability according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations, and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.
- Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure suitability to the location and activity.
- Brief participants.
- Communicate instructions and relevant information about the snowboarding session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
- Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
- Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while snowboarding.
- Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
- Check and confirm that all participant equipment is fitted and adjusted.
- Instruct a snowboarding session.
- Conduct introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.
- Monitor individual participant's performance during snowboarding session.
- Provide positive encouragement and or feedback to each participant throughout session and encourage feedback and questioning.
- Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart activity specific knowledge, snowboarding skills and safety and rescue procedures.
- Observe participants during snowboarding and adjust or refine individual and or group technique as required.
- Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their snowboarding skills and knowledge.
- Complete post session responsibilities
- Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.
- Evaluate relevant aspects of the snowboarding session and determine the level of learning achieved.
- Identify potential areas of improvement for future snowboarding instructional sessions.