Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to snowboard alpine-style on advanced terrain. This unit focuses on the application of safe alpine-style snowboarding techniques, including through a gated course on advanced terrain, such as black runs at a snowsport area.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working as an alpine-style snowboarding guide, leader or instructor in a variety of conditions, such as black runs at a snowsport area. This unit may also apply to those working at lodges and or resorts, or those working for private outdoor adventure companies who run snowboarding camps and holiday programs or for 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 for an alpine-style snowboarding activity. |
1.1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the conditions of the activity. 1.2. Identify an appropriate activity site or location according to contextual issues , relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.3. Determine possible hazards associated with alpine -style snowboarding in a variety of snow, terrain and weather conditions. 1.4. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plans. |
2. Select appropriate equipment. |
2.1. Select suitable equipment after consideration of design and or construction features and contextual issues, and check that it is in good working order. 2.2. Adjust and fit equipment, according to manufacturer's specification, to ensure comfort and safety . 2.3. Select personal clothing for activity according to the design and or construction features appropriate for the conditions. |
3. Apply alpine-style snowboarding skills. |
3.1. Participate in pre-snowboarding warm ups and stretching exercises. 3.2. Apply principles of form to adapt the movements of snowboarding to suit the terrain and snow conditions. 3.3. Carve turns of differing types, shapes and sizes through the fall line. 3.4. Apply speed control using turn -shape on all black runs. 3.5. Determine principles of form to refine the movements of snowboarding to result in an efficient line through a gated course . 3.6. Execute alpine-style snowboarding through a gated course, demonstrating sideslipping and use of the most efficient line. 3.7. Approach hazards in a safe manner and minimise risks to self and group where possible. 3.8. Take measures to guard personal safety and safety of others whilst alpine-style snowboarding. |
4. Evaluate snowboarding activity. |
4.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity. 4.2. Identify improvements for future alpine-style snowboarding experiences. |
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 in multiple alpine-style snowboarding activities on advanced terrain 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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Conditions 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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Hazards may include: |
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Alpine -style snowboarding may include: |
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Relevant sources may include: |
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Weather and environmental information may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Design and or construction features may include: |
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Comfort and safety may include: |
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Principles of form may include: |
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Movements may include: |
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Turns may include: |
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Turn shape may include: |
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Efficient line through a gated course may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Measures may include: |
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Safety of others may include: |
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Relevant aspects may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
Snowboarding