Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan appropriate yachting sessions

convey information about safety aspects

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan small boat yachting sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources and equipment

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups

language and literacy skills to

interpret and apply marine regulations

develop yachting and instructional plans for sessions

complete postsession evaluations

emergency response and rescue skills appropriate to the site to enable initial response to emergencies

Required knowledge

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

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

equipment and small boat types construction features characteristics and technology to enable safe and effective selection use and maintenance of equipment

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

maintenance tools and spare parts to conduct checks and repairs

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

hazards and risks associated with small boat yachting and how to negotiate these

emergency rescue and first aid procedures relevant to the site to ensure risk minimisation to self and others

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 small boat yachting sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

uses and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to observe and monitor the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve performance

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 small boat yachting 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 suitable body of water and conditions for the conduct of small boat yachting instructional sessions

participants to take part in small boat yachting sessions

yachting communication safety first aid and teaching equipment

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan instruct and document 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

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

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

portfolio of yachting session plans and evaluations

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Yachting plan 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:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant information may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Relevant aspects may include: