Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an appropriate snorkelling session

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan snorkelling sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing techniques

anticipate and respond to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable snorkelling site

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for snorkelling

language and literacy skills to

produce snorkelling and instructional plans for the session

complete post session participant and self evaluations

personal snorkelling skills to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate and explain techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the site to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies whilst instructing snorkelling

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and industry criteria to ensure safe conduct of snorkelling session

site specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential hazards and any special restrictions applying to the site

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

care and maintenance of snorkelling equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

instruction techniques and theories applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy throughout the session

snorkelling techniques and common communication systems used in snorkelling to reduce risk

technical snorkelling knowledge such as factors affecting buoyancy and how to control sinking and floating pressure volume and temperature as related to squeezes and atmospheric related concerns such as hypothermia hyperthermia and sunburn

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

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

aquatic hazards and risks that may be experienced in confined and or open water conditions such as sea life and environmental and how to safely negotiate these

first aid emergency and rescue procedures relevant to the site 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

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for snorkelling session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve snorkelling performance

uses and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of snorkelling activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a snorkelling site with either open or confined water that enables the conduct of instructional sessions

participants to take part in the snorkelling session

snorkelling safety rescue first aid and teaching equipment

resources and information regarding participants and site to plan instruct and document snorkelling sessions for a variety of participants

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 planning processes such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to the safe conduct of all snorkelling activities

observation of safe snorkelling instruction monitoring and adjustment according to participants needs and characteristics

portfolio of snorkelling session and instructional plans

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

SROSNKA Demonstrate snorkelling activities

SROSNK201A Demonstrate snorkelling activities.

Guidance information for assessment

Characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Snorkelling plan may include:

Industry criteria may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Contingency plans may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Snorkelling techniques may include:

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

Relevant aspects may include: