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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan for the sailing activity.
  2. Select equipment.
  3. Sail small boatinmoderate and variable conditions.
  4. Handle a spinnaker in moderate and variable conditions.
  5. Complete post activity responsibilities.

Required Skills

Required skills

problemsolving skills to

determine possible effect of local weather and water conditions on sailing

anticipate and deal with gusts lulls lifts and knocks

adapt to variations in wind strength and direction to control speed of boat

launch trim and sail with a spinnaker

planning and organising skills to

select an appropriate location with moderate and variable conditions

source small boat equipment and food and water

numeracy skills to

select correct sized sail and spinnaker for boat

determine wind direction and strength

literacy skills to

interpret and apply weather and environmental information

recognise and follow marine signage

interpret and apply manufacturers recommendations

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all activities including rules of the road to safely sail alongside other water craft

types of small boats and equipment characteristics and technology used for sailing

maintenance and care of boat and equipment to ensure optimal condition is maintained

knots and their application to a sailing setting such as types used to rig sails

sailing manoeuvres and techniques including use of a spinnaker in variable conditions

sailing terminology such as port or starboard windward leeward to enable a common understanding between crew members

the main points of sailing and sail positions to manoeuvre small boat safely and efficiently

information on tide and wind to enable safe launching landing and manoeuvring in variable conditions

hazards and risks associated with small boat sailing and the effects of wind direction and speed

food and water requirements to maintain health and energy during activities

interrelationship between wind tides and currents

Evidence Required

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

selects small boat and equipment suitable for moderate and variable conditions according to anticipated sailing conditions

performs roll tacks and roll gybes and applies boat handling skills and the use of a spinnaker to maintain speed and direction in moderate and variable conditions

maintains and stows equipment according to manufacturers recommendations

evaluates and reflects on own small boat sailing performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple sailing activities in moderate and variable conditions that are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information to plan and select equipment for the sailing activity

a suitable location with moderate and variable sailing conditions with winds of knots varying in strength and direction and waves up to m

a small sailing boat suitable sails spinnaker and safety 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 small boat sailing environments including wind direction and speed and possible hazards and risks

observation of s demonstration of small boat sailing techniques and manoeuvres in moderate and variable conditions

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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Moderate and variable conditions may include:

winds of 5- 20 knots, variable in strength and direction

waves up to 1.5m.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

environmental regulations

permits or permission for access

marine regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

use, maintenance and storage of equipment

communication protocols

sailing etiquette

minimal impact environmental codes

code of ethics.

Relevant sources may include:

Bureau of Meteorology

media

land managers or agencies

coastal patrol or coastguard

volunteer marine rescue

local knowledge.

Weather and environmental information may include:

satellite images

daily and weekly forecasts

maximum and minimum temperatures

weather warnings

event warnings

river levels

synoptic charts

high and low tide predictions.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards

slippery or unstable shore

poor posture, poor technique

poor carrying techniques

loose or insecure craft when being transported

Other craft.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment failure.

Food and water requirements may include:

range of foods

energy content

hydration.

Small boat may include:

18ft and under

single masted unballasted mono or multi hulled vessel

stayed or unstayed mast

one, two or three sails.

Equipment may include:

safety and rescue equipment

personal protective equipment

spinnaker

sails.

Wind indicators may include:

flags

smoke

ripples on the water

moored boats

wind on the face.

Relevant aspects may include:

objectives

planning process

activity site

weather

equipment selection

clothing selection

food selection

instructional content

instructional technique

directing techniques

rescue techniques employed.