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

SISOPWC201A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select and maintain a personal water craft

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOPWC201A - Select and maintain a personal water craft
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and maintain a personal water craft. Other related competencies such as riding a personal water craft and trip planning are defined elsewhere.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those working in roles that may require selection and or maintenance of a personal water craft. This may include those working as lifeguards or search and rescue crew, under supervision. This unit may also apply to outdoor recreation leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups; not-for-profit organisations or government agencies.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
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: Select a personal water craft.
  • Identify sources where information about personal water craft selection can be gained.
  • Identify personal water craft options and justify reasons for selecting one personal water craft over another.
  • Select a personal water craft, ensuring that it meets the needs, size and proportions of the rider.
  • Select an appropriate personal water craft dealer.
       
Element: Set up a personal water craft.
  • Select and use relevant manual or manufacturer's specifications.
  • Adjust handlebar angle to improve rider efficiency and comfort.
  • Identify the controls and main features of the craft.
  • Check other personal water craft parts to ensure functioning and safety, based on manufacturer's recommendations and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Ensure personal water craft condition meets safety and registration requirements.
       
Element: Conduct routine maintenance on a personal water craft.
  • Identify scheduled servicing and regular maintenance tasks.
  • Identify repair tools and spare parts and carry these in an in-field repair kit when riding personal water craft.
  • Identify personal water craft parts requiring lubrication, and lubricate as required.
  • Conduct regular maintenance tasks as specified by the manufacturer.
  • Correct detected faults or refer to specialist repairers, as required.
  • Clean personal water craft to prevent corrosion damage.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

identifies personal water craft features, parts and tools

refers to sources on personal water craft selection to select a craft that meets the needs, size and proportions of the rider

conducts routine checks and repairs on the personal water craft to ensure it is suitably proportioned and in good working order

applies knowledge of personal water craft functioning and safety to select and use tools to repair common personal water craft deficiencies, such as steerage propeller problems, or refers craft to specialist repairer.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of multiple routine maintenance checks and repairs to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

resources and information on personal water craft selection

personal water craft in a suitable outdoor environment that allows repairs and maintenance to take place

personal water craft repair and maintenance products and equipment.

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 and or written questioning to assess knowledge of personal water craft parts and their function

observation of conducting pre- routine safety checks and repairs on personal water craft parts

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

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

SISOPWC202A Demonstrate simple personal water craft skills in controlled conditions.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to discuss and ask questions about personal water craft parts, tools and spare parts with instructor

problem-solving skills to:

decide on tools to use to repair parts of the personal water craft

check, prevent and repair common faults and deficiencies

planning and organising skills to ensure all equipment is in good working order.

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of maintenance tasks

maintenance tools and kits commonly used to repair and maintain a personal water craft

maintenance and repair of personal water craft equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

features of a personal water craft and associated equipment that provides comfort to the rider

personal water craft setup and construction features that affect performance

adjustment of controls for maximum efficiency and rider comfort

emergency procedures and potential hazards relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and others.

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.

Sources may include:

internet

shops

manufacturer's service manuals.

Personal water craft options may include:

pole skis

two, three and four seater personal water craft.

Reasons for selecting may include:

dominant use

cost

maintenance.

Needs, size and proportions may include:

type of personal water craft

water conditions personal water craft is to be ridden in

engine capacity

height or weight of rider.

Rider efficiency and comfort may include:

selection of handgrips

selection of riding apparel

handlebar position.

Controls may include:

reverse lever

throttle.

Personal water craft parts may include:

cables

levers

bearings and nipples

engine

suspension and steering or reverse linkages.

Servicing may include:

fuel system

steering system

propulsion system.

Regular maintenance may include:

oil levels and mix

oil filters

fuel lines, fillers and tanks

hoses

regular running and flushing of motor including manual starting

steerage propeller and shaft condition

electrical wiring

Dead Man's switch

detection of changes in performance and noise

cleaning

spark plugs

craft registration equipment.

Tools and spare parts may include:

tool kit as supplied by manufacturer

spanner set and or shifter

tow rope

waterproof torch

spark plugs.

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
Identify sources where information about personal water craft selection can be gained. 
Identify personal water craft options and justify reasons for selecting one personal water craft over another. 
Select a personal water craft, ensuring that it meets the needs, size and proportions of the rider. 
Select an appropriate personal water craft dealer. 
Select and use relevant manual or manufacturer's specifications. 
Adjust handlebar angle to improve rider efficiency and comfort. 
Identify the controls and main features of the craft. 
Check other personal water craft parts to ensure functioning and safety, based on manufacturer's recommendations and organisational policies and procedures. 
Ensure personal water craft condition meets safety and registration requirements. 
Identify scheduled servicing and regular maintenance tasks. 
Identify repair tools and spare parts and carry these in an in-field repair kit when riding personal water craft. 
Identify personal water craft parts requiring lubrication, and lubricate as required. 
Conduct regular maintenance tasks as specified by the manufacturer. 
Correct detected faults or refer to specialist repairers, as required. 
Clean personal water craft to prevent corrosion damage. 

Forms

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