ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCECRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for the paddle.

1.1. Select paddle board, leash and other equipment suitable for conditions and check for safe working condition.

1.2. Select exposure protection swim wear or exposure suit suitable for conditions; fit and adjust to ensure comfort and safety.

1.3. Select a suitable area for paddle boarding activities according to current conditions.

1.4. Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.

1.5. Confirm protocols for communications between party members and with others.

2. Paddle and manoeuvre stand up paddle board on flatwater.

2.1. Select a safe location to enter the water, propel and mount board while maintaining balance and stability.

2.2. Control direction of paddle board forward, in reverse and when turning, using a range of appropriate strokes and leans.

2.3. Maintain appropriate posture, stance and stroke technique to efficiently paddle the board.

2.4. Establish and maintain an appropriate paddling rhythm and pace to minimise fatigue, strain and injury.

2.5. Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury.

2.6. Maintain visual contact and effective communication with party members throughout all activities, and maintain party formation as required.

2.7. Land and dismount paddle board at the shore while maintaining stability.

3. Rescue self in deep water.

3.1. Use techniques to maintain safety of self and others in the event of a dismount.

3.2. Flip paddle board when in deep water and remount.

3.3. Manoeuvre the paddle and board to shore or to rescue craft when unable to remount.

3.4. Maintain stability in water when separated from paddle board and return to shore.

4. Perform deep water rescues in flatwater conditions.

4.1. Identify immediate hazards, assess risks and negotiate to avoid injury to self and others.

4.2. Select and use other leaders or party members, equipment and rescue techniques appropriate to situation.

4.3. Manoeuvre own board to rescuee, form a raft up as required, and assume a position that enables the rescue.

4.4. Provide clear and concise instructions to rescuee and others assisting.

4.5. Assist rescuee to flip and remount their board.

4.6. Assess ability of rescuee to continue and tow to nearest safe landing, as required.

Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement.

SKILLS

DESCRIPTION

Reading skills to:

interpret detailed and familiar organisational safety and emergency response procedures.

Oral communications skills to:

use clear and unambiguous verbal and non-verbal communications to make intent known.

Numeracy skills to:

interpret and calculate numerical data involving distances, times and speed of currents.

Teamwork skills to:

pro-actively and cooperatively work within teams of operational personnel to solve arising problems and effect efficient rescues.

Planning and organising skills to:

manage own timing to complete activities within planned timeframes.

Self-management skills to:

critically analyse all circumstances and implications to provide a prompt and considered response to rescue requirements.