Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to guide participants on day and or overnight kayaking trips on flat and undemanding water. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to make suitable arrangements to lead a group on a kayaking trip.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working as kayaking guides who are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating day and or overnight kayaking trips on flat and undemanding water.
This may include those working for private outdoor adventure companies, volunteer organisations, not for profit organisations, government agencies, or group instructors in outdoor education programs.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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. |
1. Plan a kayaking trip. |
1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants . 1.2. Develop a trip plan , according to needs of participants, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.3. Select a location that is suitable for participants and meets trip objectives , relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 1.4. Identify hazards associated with kayaking on flat and undemanding water and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants. 1.5. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine trip plan. 1.6. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the trip. 1.7. Inform appropriate authorities before and after commencing the kayaking trip. |
2. Select equipment for the group. |
2.1. Select kayaks and equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability. 2.2. Assess kayaks and equipment for safety and suitability, and adjust and fit according to manufacturer's specifications. 2.3. Check safety and rescue equipment to ensure suitability to the group and planned trip. 2.4. Waterproof, pack and fasten equipment that is not required on hand and prepare kayak for transportation if required. |
3. Brief participants. |
3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the kayaking trip in a manner suitable to the participants. 3.2. Demonstrate correct packing of a kayak, and kayaking techniques where required. 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while kayaking. 3.4. Outline safety procedures and confirm that all participant equipment is fitted, adjusted and attached. |
4. Lead the group and monitor progress. |
4.1. Provide direction and advice to group while navigating. 4.2. Identify potential hazards and decide how they can be overcome or avoided throughout trip. 4.3. Monitor individual participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback. 4.4. Evaluate paddling pace and spacing between kayaks throughout trip and alter accordingly. 4.5. Implement appropriate modifications to trip in regard to all variable factors that are monitored. |
5. Select and maintain a temporary site as required. |
5.1. Access local area knowledge and use it to identify a suitable temporary site according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 5.2. Arrange shelter according to prevailing weather conditions, and comfort and safety of group. 5.3. Maintain minimal impact to environment during overnight stay, and return site to original standard on departure. |
6. Complete post-trip responsibilities. |
6.1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 6.2. Evaluate relevant aspects of kayaking trip and identify areas requiring improvement. 6.3. Review own performance and identify required areas of personal improvement. |
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
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 the safe guiding of groups on kayaking trips in locations that are of sufficient breadth and duration 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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Range Statement
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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Condition of participants may include: |
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Plan may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Trip objectives may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Flat and undemanding water may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Relevant sources may include: |
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Weather and environmental information may include: |
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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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Appropriate authorities may include: |
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Kayaks may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Relevant information may include: |
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Safety procedures may include: |
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Variable factors may include: |
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Temporary site may include: |
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Relevant aspects may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
Kayaking