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. |
Participant's needs and characteristics may include: | agecultural factorssituational factorsprevious experiencefitness levelknowledge of sailing tactics and strategiesphysical capabilitiesswimming skillsinjuries and illnesses. |
Readiness may include: | fitness levels motor performance factorscompatibility between participants psychological and emotional factors level of arousal which will enhance performance. |
Session aims and objectives may include: | progressive skill acquisition self-improvementfitness targets. |
Plan may include: | session aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocation coach and participant ratiosequipment and resourcesdrills, activities and gamesfood and waterweather detailsparticipant informationsafety requirements. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safety (OHS)permits from authoritiesprivacyworking with childrenharassment-free sports policiesenvironmental regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | OHSconflict resolutioncommunication protocolsuse, care and maintenance of equipmenttraining and scheduling commitments code of ethics. |
Accepted best practice of sailing may include: | group management in emergency situationssymptoms, treatment and prevention of common sailing injuries and riskscapsize and basic rescue proceduresequipment checking and usageappropriate dressclear communication systems. |
Drills, activities may include: | those described in Level 1 Coaching Manual basic tactic and strategic drills of sailingsequential progression to race situation. |
Games may include: | modified competitions practice races. |
Equipment may include: | boat and accessoriescommunication equipment spray jacket personal flotation devices (PFD) personal clothing and footwear. |
Resources may include: | stopwatch food and waterfirst aid kit. |
Relevant sources may include: | bureau of meteorologymedia. |
Weather information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesrainfallweather warningshigh and low tidesrips and bars wave height visibility. |
Relevant information may include: | tactic and strategy focusequipment and resource requirements, selection and usesafety and risk management proceduresboat and general sailing terminology communication systemsrules and regulations of sailingresponsible and safe behaviourgood sportsmanship. |
Feedback may include: | information on participant progressimprovements neededverbal, written or visual. |
Risks may include: | sun, wind or rope burn marine stingers drowning dehydration hypothermiainjuriescapsizeexhaustioncollisionman over boardinappropriate behaviour or fighting. |
Rules and regulations may include: | international rules of sailing best practice codes of ethics anti-doping policyAustralian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy. |
Communication system may include: | microphonesflagswhistlesbellsflaresradiosphones. |
Teaching and coaching techniques may include: | demonstration explanationusing correct sailing and boat terminologysingle tactic or strategy focusbreaking down tactics and strategies into componentsmonitoring and observing progress assessment and evaluation. |
Required knowledge may include: | rules and regulations of sailingsailing tactics and strategies in various conditionsbasic biomechanical principles boat and general sailing terminology factors affecting skill acquisitionsafety and risk managementequipment selection, use and maintenancecommunication systems used in sailing. |
Basic tactics and strategies of sailing may include: | starting techniquesclimatic influencesupwind tacticsdownwind tacticsracing tactics and strategiesregatta strategies. |
Participant's performance may include: | performance and accuracy of tactics and strategiesattitude and behaviouruse of appropriate sailing terminology and communication systems. |
Advice may include: | how to adjust sails to maximise speedhow to optimise angles of attack to reach turning marks as quickly as possiblerisks of maximising boat speed at the expense of reduced angles of attack. |
Opportunities may include: | suitable sailing clubs in local arearange of sailing equipment and technology available. |
Relevant aspects may include: | effectiveness of the teaching and coaching sessionsuitability of teaching and coaching methodsfeedback provided to or by participantsinitial and final assessment of participant's abilities validity and reliability of assessment and evaluation tools. |