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

SISOSNK001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Snorkel

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOSNK001 - Snorkel
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to snorkel as part of a group in confined or open water. It requires the ability to use a snorkel while surface swimming and diving underwater.It applies to leaders, guides or instructors who use these snorkelling skills when leading participants during snorkelling activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units. The unit can also apply to assistants or support staff.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.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 Snorkelling
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 for the snorkel.
  • Select snorkelling equipment, exposure protection swim wear or exposure suit suitable for conditions, and check for safe working condition.
  • Assess conditions before entering water and move activity location, as required.
  • Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
  • Confirm protocols for communications between buddy and other party members.
  • Fit and adjust snorkelling equipment and exposure protection wear to ensure comfort and safety.
       
Element: Snorkel on surface and underwater.
  • Defog mask before and during snorkelling activities.
  • Breath comfortably through snorkel while swimming on surface.
  • Maintain buoyancy and propel self using fins.
  • Hold breath, dive and swim under water, and clear snorkel on re-surfacing
  • Clear water and pressure from ears using equalisation methods.
  • Clear water from snorkel and mask when flooded.
       
Element: Maintain self-safety
  • Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury.
  • Maintain contact and effective communication with buddy and other party members throughout all activities.
  • Monitor own fatigue and effects of pressure, temperature and volume on self.
  • Cease activities or take breaks while maintaining contact with party members.
       

Submission Requirements

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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
Select snorkelling equipment, exposure protection swim wear or exposure suit suitable for conditions, and check for safe working condition. 
Assess conditions before entering water and move activity location, as required. 
Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities. 
Confirm protocols for communications between buddy and other party members. 
Fit and adjust snorkelling equipment and exposure protection wear to ensure comfort and safety. 
Defog mask before and during snorkelling activities. 
Breath comfortably through snorkel while swimming on surface. 
Maintain buoyancy and propel self using fins. 
Hold breath, dive and swim under water, and clear snorkel on re-surfacing 
Clear water and pressure from ears using equalisation methods. 
Clear water from snorkel and mask when flooded. 
Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury. 
Maintain contact and effective communication with buddy and other party members throughout all activities. 
Monitor own fatigue and effects of pressure, temperature and volume on self. 
Cease activities or take breaks while maintaining contact with party members. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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