SISOWIN001 — Windsurf in smooth water and light wind conditions

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What an assessment for SISOWIN001 must cover

56 assessable components: 6 elements (25 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 19 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 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 sail.

1.1Select lifejacket, exposure protection swim wear or exposure suit suitable for conditions, and check for safe working condition.
1.2Select a suitable site for windsurfing activities according to current conditions.
1.3Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
1.4Confirm protocols for communications between party members and with other water users.
1.5Fit and adjust exposure protection wear and lifejacket to ensure comfort and safety.

2 Rig sailboard.

2.1Ensure sail size is appropriate for personal use.
2.2Rig windsurf sail, using appropriate tension, boom heights and adjustments for self, and tie off loose ends.
2.3Carry rigged sail and board to launch site separately, and attach to board for sailing.

3 Launch sailboard.

3.1Determine wind direction to enable easy launching.
3.2Launch sailboard from shore while maintaining stability.
3.3Climb on board and position one foot on either side of mast, evenly spaced and on centre line.
3.4Uphaul sailboard in shallow water using straight back and bent knees, and maintain a stable neutral position.

4 Manoeuvre the sailboard.

4.1Comply with waterway rules throughout all activities, including use of sailboard within permitted areas.
4.2Determine sailing direction and move off, on a beam reach, at right angles to wind, using crossover technique and appropriate stance.
4.3Control power by easing the sheet hand.
4.4Steer and turn sailboard by leaning rig forward over the bow and backward over stern.
4.5Use tacking and close hauling to achieve upwind goals.
4.6Manoeuvre sailboard around a triangular course and steer sailboard efficiently on all points of sail.
4.7Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury.
4.8Perform emergency stops to avoid collision, and use techniques to avoid head injury when falling windward.

5 Rescue self.

5.1Complete a full self rescue according to organisational safety procedures.
5.2Implement alternate rescue strategies if self rescue fails.

6 Land and secure sailboards

6.1Land and climb off sailboard at shore while maintaining stability.
6.2De-rig and pack all components.
6.3Secure sailboard for road transport using suitable methods.

Performance evidence

complete three group windsurfing sessions
during each session consistently: follow safety procedures and safely negotiate hazards
during each session consistently: follow waterway rules and use etiquette applicable to windsurfing
during each session consistently: utilise effective techniques to: rig sailboards to suit personal requirements
during each session consistently: utilise effective techniques to: launch and land sailboards under control
during each session consistently: utilise effective techniques to: power, steer and turn sailboards under control on a marked course
participate in simulations to complete three self rescues

Knowledge evidence

organisational safety and emergency response procedures for windsurfing activities
exposure protection swim wear suitable for windsurfing activities: types of swim wear and fabrics that protect against the effects of weather and water conditions including sun, temperatures and winds of different levels; features and uses of exposure suits, booties and gloves of different styles and grades suited to different conditions
features and functions of lifejackets suitable for smooth water conditions and how to fit and adjust these for comfort and safety
types of sailboards suitable for use in smooth water conditions and: location and function of different parts of the sailboard; different construction materials, effects on performance, advantages and disadvantages; design features, handling characteristics and limitations: manoeuvrability, stability and speed
communication protocols for windsurfing activities to include: calls; hand signals; international distress signals
the impact of the following on selection of windsurfing location, and on launching, landing and manoeuvring sailboards: tides, currents, waves and rips; on, cross, and off shore winds
the meaning of the following terminology used for windsurfing: port; starboard; windward, upwind; leeward, downwind; cross wind; luffing up; bearing away
safe manual handling techniques used to lift and carry sailboards
equipment features and techniques used to secure sailboards for transportation
techniques and knots used to rig windsurf sails, correct tensions, boom height and how to adjust to suit personal requirements
techniques used to climb on, launch, land and climb off sailboards from shore
fundamental windsurfing manoeuvres and techniques for tacking and gybing
points of sail and all associated terminology
the “no go zone” and how to get upwind
principle of tacking upwind and gybing downwind
typical hazards associated with windsurfing, and techniques used to safely negotiate these: currents; rips; built objects – piers, navigation markers; steep, slippery or rocky shores; sections of dark, deep or cold water; marine animals; boating traffic
for self rescues: reasons why a self rescue may be required: lack of wind or wind strength beyond personal limitations; equipment failure; injury; methods used to reboard sailboard in deep water; methods used to dismantle sail rig and secure to sailboard; methods used to paddle the board prone back to shore
rules specific to the operation of sailboards and specific to the local state or territory: give way rules – passing, crossing and overtaking powered and non-powered vessels; distance limitations (“distance off”) – rules for swimmers, designated swimming zones, dive flags, unpowered and powered vessels stationary or underway, moored or anchored vessels, built structures (bridges, jetties, navigation markers); prohibited local areas – also called “exclusion” and “no go zones”; incident reporting requirements including those for verbal and written reports; life jacket requirements for the location
etiquette applicable to windsurfing, that used between windsurfers and with other users

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret detailed and familiar organisational safety and emergency response procedures.
Oral communications skills: use clear and unambiguous verbal and non-verbal communications to make intent known.
Numeracy skills: interpret and calculate numerical data involving: direction and speed of wind and currents; angles that relate to points of sail and tacking manoeuvres.
Planning and organising skills: manage own timing to complete activities within planned timeframes.
Self-management skills: critically analyse all circumstances and implications to provide a prompt and considered response to rescue requirements.

Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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What does an assessment tool for SISOWIN001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SISOWIN001 needs to address all 56 unit components: 6 elements with 25 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 19 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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