SISOKYS003 — Paddle a sea kayak in exposed coastal waters

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130 assessable components: 5 elements (27 performance criteria), 24 performance evidence and 74 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 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 sea kayaks in exposed coastal waters.

2.1Embark and launch sea kayak from shore in surf while maintaining stability.
2.2Control direction of sea kayak forward, in reverse and sideways using a range of appropriate strokes, leans, edges and combinations.
2.3Maintain appropriate posture, use of trunk rotation, paddle and blade to efficiently paddle the sea kayak.
2.4Utilise appropriate paddling strokes and techniques to manoeuvre sea kayaks across, into and down wind.
2.5Utilise waves to assist in turning sea kayaks.
2.6Avoid or negotiate obstacles and hazards using a combination of strokes and paddling techniques.
2.7Maintain visual contact and effective communication with party members throughout all activities.
2.8Monitor party formation, paddling pace and space between sea kayaks and make required adjustments.

3 Rescue self following a capsize.

3.1Execute a roll using techniques appropriate for situation to avoid a wet exit and re-establish paddling position promptly.
3.2Exit the sea kayak in a controlled manner when unable to roll following a capsize, and recover paddle.
3.3Manoeuvre the paddle and upturned sea kayak to shore or to rescue craft and empty out water.
3.4Use techniques when in deep water to empty water and re-enter sea kayak.

4 Perform deep water rescues in exposed coastal waters.

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 sea kayaks.

5.1Land and disembark sea kayak on shore in surf while maintaining stability.
5.2Secure sea kayak for road transport using suitable methods.

Performance evidence

complete three group sea 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 sea kayaks forward, in reverse and sideways using leaning, edging and this range of strokes:
forward and reverse paddle
forward and reverse sweeps
bow draw strokes - feathered and sculling
stern rudder
support using back and front of blade
emergency stop
utilise the following techniques while consistently controlling the sea kayak:
combining strokes to effectively manoeuvre the sea kayak
manoeuvring the sea kayak across, into and down wind
using waves to assist in turning
execute four controlled rolls as follows:
use one or more techniques and roll in both directions
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 these techniques:
T (or X) rescue
wedge rescue
provide one contact tow
provide one tow using a towline with a quick release system.

Knowledge evidence

organisational safety and emergency response procedures for sea kayaking activities
suitable clothing and footwear for sea 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, water shoes and booties 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 exposed coastal water conditions and how to fit and adjust these for comfort and safety
types of single and double sea kayaks suitable for use in exposed coastal water 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 sea kayaks used in exposed coastal water 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 sea kayaks
equipment features and techniques used to secure sea kayaks for transportation
communication protocols for group sea kayaking activities to include:
calls
hand and paddle signals
whistles
typical hydrology features and hazards for exposed coastal waters, and techniques used to safely negotiate hazards:
currents
waves
tides
swell
rips
built objects – piers, navigation markers
steep, slippery or rocky shores
sections of dark, deep or cold water
marine animals
other boating traffic
exposure to lightning, storms and strong winds
prolonged emersion in cold water
techniques used in exposed coastal waters to embark, launch, land and disembark kayaks from shore in surf
a range of strokes used in exposed coastal water conditions to direct sea kayaks forward, in reverse and sideways:
forward and reverse paddle
forward and reverse sweeps
bow draw strokes - feathered and sculling
stern rudder
support using back and front of blade
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
a range of techniques used to manoeuvre kayaks in exposed coastal waters:
combining strokes and which combinations are effective
manoeuvring sea kayaks across, into and down wind
using waves to assist in turning
for self rescues:
roll techniques suitable for use with sit in kayaks in exposed coastal waters
methods used to extricate self from inverted sea kayaks
methods used to control and manoeuvre the paddle and sea kayak to shore
appropriate swimming strokes and techniques to use while in paddling gear in exposed coastal water conditions
how to empty water from sea kayaks, and equipment used to assist
techniques used to re-establish upright sea kayak and re-enter in deep water
for deep water rescues, the specific application of the following to exposed coastal water conditions and sea 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
T (or X) rescue techniques
wedge rescue techniques
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: 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: use clear and unambiguous verbal and non-verbal communications to make intent known.
Numeracy skills: interpret and calculate numerical data involving distances, times and speed of currents.
Teamwork skills: pro-actively and cooperatively work within teams of operational personnel to solve arising problems and effect efficient rescues.
Planning and organising skills: manage own timing to complete activities within planned timeframes.

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