Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply inland canoeing skills on Grade 2 water. Grade 2 water is determined by the International River Grading System. This unit focuses on personal canoeing skills, such as the ability to control and manoeuvre a canoe on Grade 2 water. No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to those working as canoeing guides or assistants under supervision in a range of controlled inland conditions, including Grade 2 water. This unit may also apply to leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups; not-for-profit organisations or government agencies. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan a canoeing activity. |
1.1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues . 1.2. Identify an appropriate activity location according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.3. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plan. 1.4. Identify potential hazards associated with the activity and determine a contingency plan to manage risks . 1.5. Determine appropriate contingency plans . |
2. Select equipment. |
2.1. Select canoe and equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check working condition. 2.2. Fit and adjust equipment according to manufacturer's specifications to ensure comfort, safety and suitability to the participant and canoe. 2.3. Select personal equipment for the activity and identify the design and or construction features that make it appropriate. 2.4. Select safety and rescue equipment appropriate to the activity location. 2.5. Waterproof, pack and fasten equipment that is not required on hand and prepare canoe for transportation if required. |
3. Control canoe in moving water. |
3.1. Embark and disembark the canoe while maintaining stability. 3.2. Apply appropriate strokes and paddling techniques to cross and break into and out of currents. 3.3. Negotiate or avoid hazards using a combination of strokes and techniques. 3.4. Support the canoe using the paddle to prevent capsize. 3.5. Apply knowledge of river and hydrological features to assist in controlling the canoe. |
4. Plan and run a route through a rapid. |
4.1. Scout and assess sections of moving water to identify hydrological features, hazards and impediments. 4.2. Select and navigate preferred route using efficient strokes and technique. 4.3. Maintain communication with other paddlers. |
5. Apply capsize procedures. |
5.1. Exit the canoe in a controlled manner following capsize. 5.2. Maintain appropriate body position in the water to minimise injury and entrapment. 5.3. Manoeuvre the upturned canoe to shore or to rescue craft, and empty water from canoe. 5.4. Re-enter the canoe in an eddy or bring ashore. |
6. Evaluate canoeing activity. |
6.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the canoeing activity. 6.2. Identify improvements for future canoeing experiences. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple canoeing activities in Grade 2 rapids to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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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:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Food and water requirements may include: |
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Principles of nutrition may include: |
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Contextual issues may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Relevant sources may include: |
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Weather and environmental information may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Contingency plan may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Canoe may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Embark and disembark may include: |
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Strokes may include: |
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Paddling Techniques may include: |
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Moving water may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Relevant aspects may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Outdoor Recreation |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |
Canoeing |