SISOKYK001 — Paddle a kayak on inland flatwater

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118 assessable components: 5 elements (26 performance criteria), 16 performance evidence and 70 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for the paddle.

1.1Select clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the paddle and conditions, and check for safe working condition.
1.2Carry, prepare craft and complete safety and serviceability checks.
1.3Waterproof, pack and stow clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during paddle.
1.4Interpret planned course from activity plans and maps to assist in following the course.
1.5Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
1.6Confirm protocols for communications between paddlers.
1.7Fit and adjust personal protective equipment to ensure comfort and safety.

2 Paddle and manoeuvre kayaks on flatwater.

2.1Embark and launch kayak from bank, shore or jetty while maintaining stability.
2.2Control direction of kayak forward, in reverse and sideways using a range of appropriate strokes and edges.
2.3Maintain appropriate posture, use of trunk rotation, paddle and blade to efficiently paddle the kayak.
2.4Establish and maintain an appropriate paddling rhythm and pace to minimise fatigue, strain and injury.
2.5Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury.
2.6Maintain visual contact and effective communication with party members throughout all activities.
2.7Monitor party formation, paddling pace and space between kayaks and make required adjustments.

3 Rescue self following a capsize.

3.1Exit the kayak in a controlled manner, following a capsize, and recover paddle.
3.2Manoeuvre the paddle and upturned kayak to shore or to rescue craft and empty out water.
3.3Use techniques when in deep water to empty water and re-enter kayak.

4 Perform deep water rescues in flatwater conditions.

4.1Identify immediate hazards, assess risks and negotiate to avoid injury to self and others.
4.2Select and use other leaders or party members, equipment and rescue techniques appropriate to situation.
4.3Manoeuvre rescue craft to capsized party member, forming a raft-up as required.
4.4Provide clear and concise instructions to person being rescued and others assisting.
4.5Assist rescuee to return to their craft using rescue technique appropriate to situation.
4.6Assess ability of rescuee to continue and tow to nearest safe landing, as required.

5 Land and secure kayaks.

5.1Land and disembark kayak at bank, shore or jetty while maintaining stability.
5.2Secure kayak to bank, shore or jetty using appropriate knots.
5.3Secure kayak for road transport using suitable methods.

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:
complete three group kayak trips
complete at least one solo paddle for one of the above trips
during each trip:
consistently follow safety procedures and safely negotiate hazards
consistently control direction of kayaks forward, in reverse and sideways using edging and this range of strokes:
forward and reverse paddle
forward and reverse sweeps
bow draw strokes - feathered and sculling
stern rudder
emergency stop
participate in simulations to:
complete two self-rescues following a capsize, swimming self and craft a maximum distance of 50 metres to shore
complete three deep water rescues to assist a single capsized paddler, using at least two techniques appropriate to the type of kayak craft in use
provide one contact tow
provide one tow using a towline with a quick release system.

Knowledge evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
organisational safety and emergency response procedures for kayaking activities
suitable clothing and footwear for kayaking activities:
types of clothing and fabrics that protect against the effects of weather and water conditions including sun, temperatures, winds, and precipitation of different levels and extremes
reasons for layering clothes
effective design and construction features of waterproof gear and exposure suits
types of footwear suitable for kayaking including specialist sandals, river or paddling shoes and their advantages over other types of footwear
features and uses of gloves and mittens and advantages and disadvantages
features and functions of lifejackets and helmets suitable for flatwater conditions and how to fit and adjust these for comfort and safety
types of single and double kayaks suitable for use in flatwater conditions and:
location and function of different parts of the kayak
different construction materials, effects on performance, advantages and disadvantages
design features, handling characteristics and limitations: manoeuvrability, stability and speed
types of paddles suitable for use with kayaks used in flatwater conditions, different construction materials and designs, effects on performance, advantages and disadvantages
techniques used to effectively stow items:
for ease of access and maximum usage of space
for stability of craft and minimal effect on trim
to waterproof clothing, food and resources
safe manual handling techniques used to lift and carry kayaks
equipment features and techniques used to secure kayaks for transportation
communication protocols for group kayaking activities to include:
calls
hand and paddle signals
whistles
hydrological features of flatwater areas such as lakes, dams and slow moving rivers sufficient to understand the impacts on kayaking activities
typical hazards associated with paddling and swimming in flatwater conditions, and techniques used to safely negotiate these:
currents
built objects – weirs, piers
steep or slippery banks or shore
overhanging trees
fallen trees on waterway
submerged logs, rocks and vegetation
sections of dark, deep or cold water
other boating traffic
exposure to lightning, storms and strong winds
prolonged emersion in cold water
techniques used on flatwater to:
embark, launch, land and disembark kayaks from bank, shore or jetty
secure kayaks to bank, shore or jetty
a range of strokes used in flatwater conditions to direct kayaks forward, in reverse and sideways:
forward and reverse paddle
forward and reverse sweeps
bow draw strokes - feathered and sculling
stern rudder
emergency stop
for each of the above strokes:
how to use them when solo paddling and when padding as a double
correct posture and trunk rotation
correct hand placement on paddle
wrist movement required to enable correct blade placement in water
correct paddle entry and exit points in relation to craft and body position
appropriate paddle depth in water to achieve effective stroke
correct paddle blade angle throughout stroke
for self rescues:
methods used to extricate self from inverted kayaks
methods used to control and manoeuvre the paddle and kayak to shore
appropriate swimming strokes and techniques to use while in paddling gear in flatwater conditions
how to empty water from kayaks, and equipment used to assist
techniques used to re-establish upright kayak and re-enter in deep water
for deep water rescues, the specific application of the following to flatwater conditions and kayaks:
features, functions and operation of equipment used for rescues, advantages and disadvantages
roles and responsibilities that can be allocated to team members and participants to effectively complete a rescue
raft up techniques
rescue techniques specific to sit in kayaks
rescue techniques specific to sit on top kayaks
techniques for contact tows and those using a towline with a quick release system
when different knots are used, advantages and disadvantages, and how to tie them:
knots for tying on
rope joining knots
quick release knots.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: interpret detailed and familiar organisational safety and emergency response procedures; interpret straightforward but potentially unfamiliar information on maps; interpret factual activity plan information in familiar formats.
Oral communications skills to:: use clear and unambiguous verbal and non-verbal communications to make intent known.
Numeracy skills to:: interpret and calculate numerical data involving distances, times and speed of currents.
Teamwork skills to:: pro-actively and cooperatively work within teams of operational personnel to solve arising problems and effect efficient rescues.
Planning and organising skills to:: manage own timing to complete activities within planned timeframes.
Self-management skills to:: critically analyse all circumstances and implications to provide a prompt and considered response to rescue requirements.

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What does an assessment tool for SISOKYK001 need to cover?

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