Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to control a raft as a leader, with a crew on moving water, up to and including Grade 2 rapids according to the prescribed trip plan.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working as rafting guides in a range of conditions, up to grade 2 rapids.
This unit applies to leader working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups, not-for-profit organisations or government agencies.
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 for a rafting activity. |
1.1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues . 1.2. Confirm the chosen location or section of river for the trip is suitable according to participants' abilities, aims and objectives , relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.3. Implement the trip plan as designed by the trip leader according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures 1.4. Choose a route or course that minimises damage to the environment. 1.5. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plan. 1.6. Identify hazards and obstacles associated with rafting trip and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants. |
2. Select equipment. |
2.1. Select equipment and confirm serviceability according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures. 2.2. Fit and adjust equipment according to manufacturer's specifications to ensure comfort and safety. 2.3. Assess raft for safety and suitability and check that it is inflated to the required pressure. 2.4. Select safety and rescue equipment according to the activity location. 2.5. Waterproof, pack and fasten equipment that is not required on hand to ensure that it is not lost, damaged or a hindrance and prepare raft for transportation if required. |
3. Brief participants |
3.1. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the trip. 3.2. Communicate relevant information and safety procedures effectively. 3.3. Arrange seating positions that are appropriate to the size and abilities of paddlers. |
4. Control raft in moving water. |
4.1. Conduct a crew drill, informing participants of guide commands and strokes that will be used and observe participants use of these strokes 4.2. Apply strokes and paddling manoeuvres effectively to control the raft. 4.3. Communicate effectively with crew, other guides, trip leader and other river uses. |
5. Plan and run a route through moving water. |
5.1. Scout and assess sections of moving water to identify hydrological features , hazards and impediments. 5.2. Communicate the selected route to the crew. 5.3. Negotiate or avoid hazards using a combination of strokes, guide commands and manoeuvres. 5.4. Apply navigation skills to determine location and follow planned route or course during the activity. |
6. Apply capsize procedures. |
6.1. Maintain appropriate body position in the water to minimise injury or entrapment and apply defensive and aggressive swimming techniques if necessary. 6.2. Maintain a position upstream of the raft and recover paddles, where possible. 6.3. Manage capsize response of crew and equipment. |
7. Complete post trip responsibilities |
7.1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures 7.2. Evaluate relevant aspects of rafting trip and complete trip reports according to organisational policies and procedures. 7.3. Review own performance and identify potential areas of improvement for future rafting trips |
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 participation as a guide in rafting activities on moving water up to grade 2 rapids that of sufficient depth and breadth of 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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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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Aims and objectives 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 plan must 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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Obstacles may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Safety and rescue equipment may include: |
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Safety procedures may include |
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Guide commands may include |
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Strokes may include: |
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Paddling manoeuvres may include: |
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Hydrological features may include: |
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Defensive and aggressive swimming techniques may include: |
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Capsize response may include |
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Relevant aspects may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
Rafting