Required skills

problemsolving skills to

rig long boards according to prevailing weather conditions

launch land and manoeuvre boards while maintaining control and stability

perform a routine of freestyle tricks

sail backwards around a triangular course

use tacking carve gybe and nonplanning gybe in strong winds and rough seas

apply strategies to assist others in difficulty

planning and organising skills to

select suitable open water windsurfing site or location with difficult conditions

source long board equipment food and water

conduct routine inspection and maintenance of equipment

communication skills to refer repairs to relevant specialists where required and to discuss possible solutions

numeracy skills to

select correct sized long board and sail

determine points of sail in relation to course wind direction and angles

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

self management skills to

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve technique

rescue and emergency response skills to enable initial response to emergencies

Required knowledge

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

types of long boards sails and equipment characteristics and technology used for windsurfing in difficult conditions and factors affecting appropriate selection

open water locations for windsurfing with winds of at least knots and wave heights of cm

construction maintenance and repair techniques of boards and high tech equipment to ensure it remains undamaged

specialists in the local area to refer repair and maintenance tasks beyond personal ability

windsurfing manoeuvres and techniques including sailing backwards carve and nonplanning gybes and tacking in strong winds and rough seas

hazards and risks associated with windsurfing and the effects of strong winds tides currents and rips on launching landing and manoeuvring long board

food and water requirements to maintain health and energy during activities

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

emergency and rescue procedures appropriate for 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 and select long board and equipment suitable for difficult open water conditions and conducts repairs and maintenance of board and equipment where required

rigs hightech sails launches and lands long board from a beach start through a shore break using controlled techniques and applies a refined stance on all points of sail

sails backwards and manoeuvres board around a triangular course in difficult open water conditions

assists and rescues other windsurfers in a safe and efficient manner

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple long board windsurfing activities in difficult conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information such as weather sources to plan and select equipment for the windsurfing activity

a suitable open water location with winds of at least knots and wave heights of cm

a long board greater than cm with a suitable rig

sailboarding rescue and safety and first aid 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 or written questioning to assess knowledge of open water windsurfing environments and the use of high performance equipment

observation of safe participation and demonstration of long board windsurfing techniques and manoeuvres in difficult conditions

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

Food and water may include:

Difficult conditions may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Board may include:

Types of sails may include:

Equipment may include:

Freestyle tricks may include:

Jury rigging may include:

Relevant aspects may include: