Required skills

planning and organising skills to allocate and select suitable surfing site or location food water equipment and craft

communication skills to

interact with other participants to maintain a positive and safe environment

demonstrate surfing etiquette

problemsolving skills to

respond appropriately to changing conditions

determine suitability of waves

manoeuvre craft in varying conditions

self management skills to

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve technique

swimming surf survival and selfrescue techniques to use in the case of a wipe out or troubled situation

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

emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response and or rescue in surf emergencies

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all activities

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

food and water requirements to maintain health and energy during activities

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

surf environments including types and features of waves and how to select waves to surf

the effect of wind tide swell and ocean floors on surf conditions and appropriate responses

surfing etiquette to surf safely alongside other surfers and swimmers showing a common understanding

beach zones and signs to avoid hazards and minimise risks

surf survival and self rescue techniques to remove oneself from trouble in the surf

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate for the craft and 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 surf conditions and duration of the surfing activity

demonstrates ability to control craft and negotiate hazards safely in different surf conditions

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple surfing activities in advanced waves that are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a surf beach with advanced waves

equipment such as a suitable craft

resources and information such as weather sources to accurately plan and prepare for the surfing activity

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 or written questioning to assess knowledge of surfing hazards and advanced surfing techniques and strategies

observation of safe participation and demonstration of advanced surfing skills manoeuvres and etiquette

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

SISOSRFA Perform rescues in moderate to difficult surf conditions

SISOSRF404A Perform rescues in moderate to difficult surf conditions.

Guidance information for assessment

Advanced surfing location may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Food and water may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Craft may include:

Equipment may include:

Transport may include:

Safe location may include:

Paddling techniques may include:

Advanced surfing techniques may include:

Methods of manoeuvring may include:

Advanced or complex surfing manoeuvres may include:

Advanced waves may include:

Surfing etiquette may include:

Relevant aspects may include: