Assessment Requirements for SISOARC001 Lead archery sessions

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for SISOARC001 Lead archery sessions

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

lead three recreational archery sessions for a group of participants according to predetermined activity plans

during each session, consistently manage participant adherence to safety procedures

after each session, facilitate a debrief with participants and participate in a team member debrief

utilise options provided in Assessment Conditions to:

determine a total of three required activity modifications to suit prevailing conditions and participant capabilities and responses

respond to a total of three different immediate safety risks that have arisen during activities

respond to a total of two emergency situations and complete two incident reports

complete two reports on equipment faults.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures for archery activity sessions

suitable clothing and footwear for archery sessions

purpose, features, and correct fit for safety, of personal protective equipment for archery participants to include:

eye protection

armguards

finger tabs

shooting gloves

features, functions and operation of equipment used for target archery, advantages and disadvantages of different types:

bows

strings

arrows

quivers

stands

targets

how characteristics of participants affect the selection of archery equipment, including personal protective equipment:

age, size and weight

current experience archery and skill level

fitness level and physical capabilities

injuries and medical conditions

emotional, behavioural and intellectual ability or disability

features of different types or archery ranges, and how these are laid out and marked for safety of play

typical hazards and associated risks for archery, and techniques used to safely manage these:

poor archer technique including high draw, drawing out of line and exerting draw weight beyond capability

archer encroaching the allocated area of another archer

archer encroaching safety zones

exposure to heavy rain, hail, lightning, strong winds, extreme heat

roles and responsibilities of activity leaders during archery sessions

communication protocols used between participants and leaders during archery activities to include:

calls

hand signals

whistles

radio

appropriate stance for shooting arrows

correct positioning of bow arm and drawing arm

techniques for:

knocking the arrow

pre-draw and drawing the bow

anchor positioning

holding and aiming

releasing

following through

relaxing and recovery

removing arrows from the ground and the target

different techniques used to demonstrate archery technique to participants

appropriateness of different demonstration techniques for a range of ages and capabilities

step by step process followed when using the I.D.E.A demonstration technique:

introduce

demonstrate

explain

apply

the importance of verbalising instructions during demonstrations and providing reasons for doing things in a certain way

a range of warm-up and practice exercises suitable for archery sessions

techniques used to:

build group cohesion

motivate and encourage participants to keep them engaged and challenged

provide constructive feedback to participants

key principles of group dynamics and techniques used to manage positive group dynamics

signs, stages and levels of conflict within groups and techniques used to resolve at various stages of escalation.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in an indoor venue or outdoor area with a safe and even surface, marked shooting lines and designated target lanes.

The following resources must be available to replicate industry conditions of operation:

first aid equipment

communication equipment for emergency response.

Assessment must ensure use of:

a group of participants whom the individual leads

real workplace situations, or simulated activities, or case study scenarios that test aspects of this unit that relate to:

activity modifications for prevailing conditions and participant needs

arising safety risks

emergency situations

equipment faults

personal protective equipment to include:

eye protection

armguards

finger tabs

shooting gloves

archery equipment:

bows

strings

arrows

quivers

stands

targets

activity plans

template:

safety checklists

participant informed consents

equipment fault reports

incident reports

organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures for archery activities.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations requirements for assessors, and:

have a collective period of at least three years’ experience as an archery activities leader where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency; the three years’ experience can incorporate full and or part time experience.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b