Paddle a canoe on inland flatwater

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SISOCNE002, 'Paddle a canoe on inland flatwater'.
Google Links
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Books
Reference books for 'Paddle a canoe on inland flatwater' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

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 clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the paddle and conditions, and check for safe working condition.

1.2. Carry, prepare craft and complete safety and serviceability checks.

1.3. Waterproof, pack and stow clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during paddle.

1.4. Interpret planned course from activity plans and maps to assist in following the course.

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

1.6. Confirm protocols for communications between paddlers.

1.7. Fit and adjust personal protective equipment to ensure comfort and safety.

2. Paddle and manoeuvre canoes on flatwater.

2.1. Embark and launch canoe from bank, shore or jetty while maintaining stability.

2.2. Control direction of canoe forward, in reverse and sideways using a range of appropriate strokes and edges.

2.3. Maintain appropriate posture, use of trunk rotation, paddle and blade to efficiently paddle the canoe.

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.

2.7. Monitor party formation, paddling pace and space between canoes and make required adjustments.

3. Rescue self following a capsize.

3.1. Exit the canoe in a controlled manner, following a capsize, and recover paddle.

3.2. Manoeuvre the paddle and upturned canoe to shore or to rescue craft and empty out water.

3.3. Use techniques when in deep water to empty water and re-enter canoe.

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 rescue craft to capsized party member, forming a raft-up as required.

4.4. Provide clear and concise instructions to person being rescued and others assisting.

4.5. Assist rescuee to return to their craft using rescue technique appropriate to situation.

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

5. Land and secure canoes.

5.1. Land and disembark canoe at bank, shore or jetty while maintaining stability.

5.2. Secure canoe to bank, shore or jetty using appropriate knots.

5.3. Secure canoe for road transport using suitable methods.