Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply surf survival and self rescue skills. This unit focuses on the demonstration of surf awareness and self rescue skills to safely participate in activities in surf environments. 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 assistant surfing instructors or support staff under supervision in a range of controlled surf conditions. This unit also applies to outdoor recreation 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 for the activity. |
1.1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues . 1.2. Apply knowledge of the surf environment and select an appropriate activity site or location according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.3. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information . 1.4. Identify potential hazards within the surf environment and minimise risks as advised by the supervisor. |
2. Select surfing equipment. |
2.1. Select craft and equipment after consideration of the design and construction features that make it appropriate. 2.2. Fit and adjust equipment correctly to ensure comfort, safety and suitability to the participant and craft. |
3. Demonstrate surf survival techniques. |
3.1. Apply techniques for survival in the water. 3.2. Negotiate hazards whilst in the water. 3.3. Demonstrate the ability to get back to the shore in the prevailing conditions , with and without the use of a craft. 3.4. Identify and apply strategies to implement when unable to self rescue or return to shore unassisted. |
4. Evaluate surf survival skills. |
4.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the surf survival activity. 4.2. Identify improvements for future surf survival 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 surf survival and self rescue activities in different surf conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must 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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Knowledge of the surf environment 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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Risks may include: |
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Craft may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Techniques may include: |
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Prevailing conditions may include: |
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Strategies 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 |