Unit of competency
Modification History
Not applicable.
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct or guide new or inexperienced dependent participant surfers during activities in small wave conditions according to predetermined plans. It covers the skills required to adjust activities according to prevailing conditions and participant capabilities.
It requires the ability to develop session plans and to demonstrate and instruct basic surfing manoeuvres. To do this, instructors and guides must be proficient in surfing skills which are covered by other units.
This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.
It applies to instructors and guides who work independently using discretion and judgement to manage operational logistics and risk within predetermined guidelines.
When working at or close to base and assistance, they manage routine problems in consultation with relevant personnel. Where assistance is not immediately available, leaders use additional skills, covered by other units, to manage significant problems, e.g. rescues, injury or illness in remote locations.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Surfing
Unit Sector
Outdoor Recreation
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare session plans. |
1.1. Identify and evaluate participant needs, characteristics, and current surfing skills. 1.2. Determine activity objectives to meet identified participant needs. 1.3. Develop session plans to include appropriate exercises for participants and their stage of skills acquisition. |
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2. Prepare equipment and participants. |
2.1. Select a suitable area for surfing activities according to current conditions. 2.2. Assess characteristics, condition and surfing capability of participants, as they present, and obtain informed consent. 2.3. Confirm participants have exposure protection surf wear appropriate for anticipated conditions. 2.4. Select and set up equipment and exposure suits, as required, to match participants and prevailing conditions; complete safety checks. 2.5. Check participants’ own equipment and exposure suits, if provided, and confirm safe working condition. 2.6. Direct and assist participants to fit and adjust equipment and exposure protection wear; check comfort and safety of fit. |
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3. Brief participants and demonstrate basic surfing manoeuvres in small wave conditions. |
3.1. Explain planned objectives; communicate instructions and information about activity in a manner appropriate to participants. 3.2. Encourage participants to ask questions and seek advice before and during session. 3.3. Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, safe behaviour, safe areas and boundaries. 3.4. Advise participants of roles and responsibilities of activity leaders, and communication protocols to use during activity. 3.5. Demonstrate and explain correct techniques appropriate for the activity. 3.6. Check and confirm participant ability to use and control equipment before activity commencement. 3.7. Check matching of equipment and activities to participants and amend as required. |
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4. Lead surfing activities in small wave conditions. |
4.1. Prepare participants for activity using warm up exercises. 4.2. Implement instruction techniques to impart skills and knowledge for fundamental surfing skills. 4.3. Provide clear and accurate instructions and or demonstrations throughout the session. 4.4. Monitor participant performance and provide directions, encouragement and corrective instruction to improve techniques. 4.5. Facilitate effective group communication and interaction to maintain group control, engagement and safety. 4.6. Implement required modifications to activity, location or route to ensure participant engagement and comfort, and completion within timelines. |
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5. Manage safety during surfing activities in small wave conditions. |
5.1. Monitor surfing conditions and hazards, including signs of participant difficulty, to ensure safety and welfare. 5.2. Monitor participant behaviour and adherence to safety procedures, adjust level of supervision and assertively correct breaches, as required. 5.3. Respond immediately to adverse participant reactions and hazardous situations. 5.4. Complete ongoing risk assessments to minimise risk of injury to participants and others. 5.5. Amend activities if risk is unacceptable; cease activities when required. 5.6. Respond to emergency situations according to organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures. |
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6. Complete post activity responsibilities. |
6.1. Debrief participants and encourage discussion on their technique and satisfaction with session. 6.2. Notify relevant personnel of activity completion. 6.3. Retrieve equipment, inspect for wear or breakage, tag faults and store in designated area. 6.4. Document any equipment faults and incidents including injuries and near misses. 6.5. Evaluate the activity through a team debrief and identify improvements for future activities. |
Foundation Skills
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Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b
