Required skills

literacy skills to analyse interpret and apply weather and environmental information relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to activity

planning and organising skills to allocate and select relevant food water clothing and equipment for the downhill alpine skiing activity

communication skills to interact with other participants to maintain a positive and safe skiing environment

problemsolving skills to respond appropriately to changing conditions and to determine techniques to use when alpine skiing in various conditions

self management skills to review and reflect on own performance and set goals to improve technique

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 safe conduct and legal access

Alpine Responsibility Code and skiing practices snowsport area signs and regulations and minimal impact codes to ensure safety and protection of environment

equipment types characteristics and technology used for alpine skiing the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

clothing requirements for outdoor activities and factors affecting appropriate clothing selection such as layering and protective clothing

downhill alpine skiing techniques such as when and how to perform parallel turns

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during activity

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

emergency procedures and potential hazards relevant to the 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 appropriate to the blue run conditions and duration of the downhill alpine skiing activity

practices a range of safe alpine skiing techniques such as parallel turns speed control and use of a pole touch while negotiating hazards and maintaining balance and control

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in downhill alpine skiing on intermediate terrain that reflects local conditions and is of a sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must ensure access to

a suitable snowsport location with intermediate terrain such as blue runs to enable demonstration of downhill alpine skiing skills

resources and information such as principles of nutrition and weather sources to accurately plan and prepare for the downhill alpine skiing activity

equipment such as alpine skis poles bindings boots suitable clothing goggles lift pass backpack or bumbag and food and water

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

observation of the planning and review process with evidence of reference to resources

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of downhill alpine skiing strategies and techniques

observation of safe participation and demonstration of alpine skiing skills such as execution of parallel turns and speed control on blue runs

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

Guidance information for assessment

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Conditions may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Equipment may include:

Design and or construction features may include:

Comfort and safety may include:

Efficient movement may include:

Plane of movement may include:

Speed control may include:

Shape of the turn may include:

Risks may include:

Measures may include:

Safety of others may include:

Relevant aspects may include: