SISOKYS006 — Lead sea kayaking activities in exposed coastal waters

1 Prepare equipment and participants.

• 1.1.Assess characteristics, condition and capability of participants, as they present, and obtain informed consent.
• 1.2.Confirm participants have clothing and footwear appropriate for the activity and anticipated weather conditions.
• 1.3.Select and set up equipment to match participants and prevailing conditions; complete safety checks.
• 1.4.Check participants’ own equipment, if provided, and confirm it is in safe working condition.
• 1.5.Direct and assist participants to fit and adjust equipment; check comfort and safety of fit.

2 Brief participants and demonstrate sea kayaking techniques applicable to exposed coastal waters.

• 2.1.Explain planned objectives; communicate instructions and information about activity in a manner appropriate to participants.
• 2.2.Encourage participants to ask questions and seek advice before and during session.
• 2.3.Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, safe behaviour, safe areas and boundaries.
• 2.4.Advise participants of roles and responsibilities of activity leaders, and communication protocols to use during activity.
• 2.5.Demonstrate and explain correct techniques appropriate for the activity.
• 2.6.Form a raft up of participants, as required, for demonstrations.
• 2.7.Check and confirm participant ability to use and control equipment before activity commencement.
• 2.8.Check matching of equipment and activities to participants and amend as required.

3 Lead and supervise sea kayaking activities in exposed coastal waters.

• 3.1.Supervise activity according to designated role, adjusting position and role as required.
• 3.2.Implement recreational instruction techniques to impart skills and knowledge for the activity.
• 3.3.Provide clear and accurate instructions and or demonstrations throughout the session.
• 3.4.Monitor participant performance and provide directions, encouragement and corrective instruction to improve techniques.
• 3.5.Facilitate effective group communication and interaction to maintain group control, engagement and safety.
• 3.6.Implement required modifications to activity, location or route to ensure participant engagement and comfort, and completion within timelines.

4 Manage safety during sea kayaking activities in exposed coastal waters.

• 4.1.Monitor activity conditions and hazards, including signs of participant difficulty, to ensure safety and welfare.
• 4.2.Monitor participant behaviour and adherence to safety procedures, adjust level of supervision and assertively correct breaches, as required.
• 4.3.Respond immediately to adverse participant reactions and hazardous situations.
• 4.4.Complete ongoing risk assessments to minimise risk of injury to participants and others.
• 4.5.Amend activities if risk is unacceptable; cease activities when required.
• 4.6.Respond to emergency situations according to organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures.

5 Complete post activity responsibilities.

• 5.1.Debrief participants and encourage discussion on their technique and satisfaction with session.
• 5.2.Notify relevant personnel of activity completion.
• 5.3.Retrieve equipment, inspect for wear or breakage, tag faults and store in designated area.
• 5.4.Document any equipment faults and incidents including injuries and near misses.
• 5.5.Evaluate the activity through a team debrief and identify improvements for future activities.

What does an assessment tool for SISOKYS006 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SISOKYS006 needs to address all 61 unit components: 5 elements with 30 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 18 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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