Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an advanced slalom canoeing session that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing skills and tactics

determine psychological needs of a slalom canoeist

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organisation skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate progress

plan recovery sessions

organise participants into manageable groups for drills activities and games

language and literacy skills to

produce a race plan and training and resistance program for advanced slalom canoeists

complete postsession participant and self evaluations

give and receive feedback

numeracy skills to deliver drills activities and games within session timeframes

personal advanced slalom canoeing skills to a high level of technical correctness to understand progressive skill acquisition and demonstrate explain and break down skills and tactics to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules regulations and policies of slalom canoeing to enable safe conduct of sessions

sitespecific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks and any special restrictions applying to the location

equipment types characteristics and technology used for advanced slalom canoeing

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

characteristics of a range of physical abilities fitness and motor performance to enable assessment of participant readiness

advanced skills and tactics of slalom canoeing and specific drills activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in individuals and group

communication systems used between participants coaches referees specialists and support staff during advanced slalom canoeing

risks commonly associated with advanced slalom canoeing and methods of mitigating these risks

emergency response and rescue procedures appropriate for slalom canoeing 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 slalom canoeing sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the skills and tactics of slalom canoeing to an advanced level

uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques and drills activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of safe sessions that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

whitewater rivers and indoor training facilities

a group of slalom canoeists to participate in advanced sessions

equipment such as slalom canoes or kayaks paddles grip spray covers personal flotation devices PFDs and helmets

rules regulations and policies legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills activities and games

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 relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules regulations and policies of slalom canoeing to enable safe conduct of all drills activities and games during the session or sessions

observation of safe coaching of advanced slalom canoeing skills and tactics and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participants needs characteristics and responses

portfolio of session plans and self 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:

Readiness may include:

Course design may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Race plan may include:

Physical conditioning may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Endorsed standards promoted by canoeing may include:

Psychological needs may include:

Safety and risk management procedures may include:

Drills, activities may include:

Games may include:

Location may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Set up and trim may include:

Relevant information may include:

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Communication system may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Advanced skills and tactics of slalom canoeing may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Skill analysis and correction may include:

Over training symptoms may include:

Recovery plan may include:

Relevant aspects may include: