Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SISOKYS004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Lead sea kayaking activities in enclosed waters

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SISOKYS004 - Lead sea kayaking activities in enclosed waters
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and supervise dependent participants during sea kayaking activities in enclosed waters according to predetermined activity plans which might be self-developed or developed by others. It covers the skills required to adjust activities according to prevailing conditions and participant capabilities.It requires the ability to demonstrate and instruct sea kayaking techniques applicable to enclosed waters. To do this, leaders must be proficient in sea kayaking skills which are covered by other units.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.It applies to leaders who work independently using discretion and judgement to manage operational logistics and risk within predetermined guidelines.When working at or close to base and assistance, they manage routine problems in consultation with relevant personnel. Where assistance is not immediately available, leaders use additional skills, covered by other units, to manage significant problems, e.g. rescues, injury or illness in remote locations.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Sea Kayaking
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare equipment and participants.
  • Assess characteristics, condition and capability of participants, as they present, and obtain informed consent.
  • Confirm participants have clothing and footwear appropriate for the activity and anticipated weather conditions.
  • Select and set up equipment to match participants and prevailing conditions; complete safety checks.
  • Check participants’ own equipment, if provided, and confirm it is in safe working condition.
  • Direct and assist participants to fit and adjust equipment; check comfort and safety of fit.
       
Element: Brief participants and demonstrate sea kayaking techniques applicable to enclosed waters
  • Explain planned objectives; communicate instructions and information about activity in a manner appropriate to participants.
  • Encourage participants to ask questions and seek advice before and during session.
  • Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, safe behaviour, safe areas and boundaries.
  • Advise participants of roles and responsibilities of activity leaders, and communication protocols to use during activity.
  • Demonstrate and explain correct techniques appropriate for the activity.
  • Form a raft up of participants, as required, for demonstrations.
  • Check and confirm participant ability to use and control equipment before activity commencement.
  • Check matching of equipment and activities to participants and amend as required.
       
Element: Lead and supervise sea kayaking activities in enclosed waters.
  • Supervise activity according to designated role, adjusting position and role as required.
  • Implement recreational instruction techniques to impart skills and knowledge for the activity.
  • Provide clear and accurate instructions and or demonstrations throughout the session.
  • Monitor participant performance and provide directions, encouragement and corrective instruction to improve techniques.
  • Facilitate effective group communication and interaction to maintain group control, engagement and safety.
  • Implement required modifications to activity, location or route to ensure participant engagement and comfort, and completion within timelines.
       
Element: Manage safety during sea kayaking activities in enclosed waters.
  • Monitor activity conditions and hazards, including signs of participant difficulty, to ensure safety and welfare.
  • Monitor participant behaviour and adherence to safety procedures, adjust level of supervision and assertively correct breaches, as required.
  • Respond immediately to adverse participant reactions and hazardous situations.
  • Complete ongoing risk assessments to minimise risk of injury to participants and others.
  • Amend activities if risk is unacceptable; cease activities when required.
  • Respond to emergency situations according to organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures.
       
Element: Complete post activity responsibilities.
  • Debrief participants and encourage discussion on their technique and satisfaction with session.
  • Notify relevant personnel of activity completion.
  • Retrieve equipment, inspect for wear or breakage, tag faults and store in designated area.
  • Document any equipment faults and incidents including injuries and near misses.
  • Evaluate the activity through a team debrief and identify improvements for future activities.
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assess characteristics, condition and capability of participants, as they present, and obtain informed consent. 
Confirm participants have clothing and footwear appropriate for the activity and anticipated weather conditions. 
Select and set up equipment to match participants and prevailing conditions; complete safety checks. 
Check participants’ own equipment, if provided, and confirm it is in safe working condition. 
Direct and assist participants to fit and adjust equipment; check comfort and safety of fit. 
Explain planned objectives; communicate instructions and information about activity in a manner appropriate to participants. 
Encourage participants to ask questions and seek advice before and during session. 
Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, safe behaviour, safe areas and boundaries. 
Advise participants of roles and responsibilities of activity leaders, and communication protocols to use during activity. 
Demonstrate and explain correct techniques appropriate for the activity. 
Form a raft up of participants, as required, for demonstrations. 
Check and confirm participant ability to use and control equipment before activity commencement. 
Check matching of equipment and activities to participants and amend as required. 
Supervise activity according to designated role, adjusting position and role as required. 
Implement recreational instruction techniques to impart skills and knowledge for the activity. 
Provide clear and accurate instructions and or demonstrations throughout the session. 
Monitor participant performance and provide directions, encouragement and corrective instruction to improve techniques. 
Facilitate effective group communication and interaction to maintain group control, engagement and safety. 
Implement required modifications to activity, location or route to ensure participant engagement and comfort, and completion within timelines. 
Monitor activity conditions and hazards, including signs of participant difficulty, to ensure safety and welfare. 
Monitor participant behaviour and adherence to safety procedures, adjust level of supervision and assertively correct breaches, as required. 
Respond immediately to adverse participant reactions and hazardous situations. 
Complete ongoing risk assessments to minimise risk of injury to participants and others. 
Amend activities if risk is unacceptable; cease activities when required. 
Respond to emergency situations according to organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures. 
Debrief participants and encourage discussion on their technique and satisfaction with session. 
Notify relevant personnel of activity completion. 
Retrieve equipment, inspect for wear or breakage, tag faults and store in designated area. 
Document any equipment faults and incidents including injuries and near misses. 
Evaluate the activity through a team debrief and identify improvements for future activities. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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