Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan a basic surf life saving 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 a suitable basic surf life saving session according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing skills and techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

observe monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for basic surf life saving drills activities and games

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the basic surf life saving sessions

complete postsession participant and self evaluations

give and receive feedback

apply for permission or permits to use a suitable location

teaching and coaching techniques to suit a range of participants needs characteristics and learning styles

numeracy skills to support effective time management to deliver drills activities and games within session timeframes

personal basic surf life saving skills to a high level of technical correctness to understand the biomechanics and progressive skill acquisition of surf life saving and to demonstrate explain and break down skills and techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of surf life saving to enable safe and nondiscriminatory conduct of sessions

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

equipment and resources used to teach and develop basic skills of surf life saving

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

basic skills of surf life saving and specific drills activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in individuals and group

communication systems used in a surf life saving environment to enable the use of appropriate communication channels

risks commonly associated with basic level surf life saving and methods of mitigating these risks to enable effective risk management

emergency response and safety procedures appropriate for surf life saving 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 precise relevant information explanations and demonstrations for surf life saving session or sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the basic skills of surf life saving

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 drills activities and games 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

a beach with appropriate surf conditions and designated areas and a pool and club house for training

a group of participants at the beginner level to take part in session or sessions

equipment such as surf boards surf skis and paddles flags inflatable rescue boat IRB reel and rescue equipment and marker buoys

resources such as teaching and coaching tools

information regarding participants and location to accurately plan coach and document basic surf life saving sessions for a variety of participants

current relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of surf life saving

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

observation of planning processes such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of surf life saving to enable safe conduct of all drills activities and games during session or sessions

observation of safe coaching of basic surf life saving skills and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participants needs characteristics and responses

portfolio of session plans and selfevaluations

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:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Endorsed standards may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Drills, activities and games may include:

Location may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Communicate may include:

Feedback may include:

Risks may include:

Rules and regulations may include:

Communication system may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Basic skills of surf life saving may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: