Paddle a stand up board in sheltered coastal waters

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Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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
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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 SISOSUP003, 'Paddle a stand up board in sheltered coastal waters'.
Google Links
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Books
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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 stand up paddle board and other equipment suitable for conditions, and check for safe working condition.

1.2. Select lifejacket, as required, exposure protection swim wear or exposure suit suitable for conditions, and check for safe working condition.

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

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

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 exposure protection wear and lifejacket, as required, to ensure comfort and safety.

2. Paddle and manoeuvre stand up paddle board in sheltered coastal waters.

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, leans and combinations.

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.

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

2.8. 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 sheltered coastal waters.

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.