Canoeing / Kayaking (Whitewater)

Listed here are the units of competency from the current National Outdoor Recreation Training Package. These have been provided to enable leaders to benchmark their skills and experience.

Leaders in this activity should be confident that they have the skills and knowledge, at least equivalent to that described by the following selected units, relevant to the competency levels within the activity (where applicable).

To obtain detailed information on the content of each unit of competency it is necessary to access the National Training Information Service (NTIS) website at www.ntis.gov.au then insert the unit identification code into the search function.

Whitewater Guide (Level 2) units of competency

Whitewater Instructor (Level 2) units of competency

Advanced Whitewater Guide (Level 3) units of competency

Advanced Whitewater Instructor (Level 3)

Whitewater Guide (Level 2) units of competency

Qualification Definition
Holders of a Whitewater Guide (level 2) award have been assessed and are qualified to lead / guide novice groups on trips and expeditions on moving water to Grade 2 Whitewater conditions. They have a high standard of teaching and paddling ability. A guide is only to impart skills or knowledge that is necessary for a person to participate safely and adequately in canoeing and kayaking. At the end of a session or program with a guide, the intent is not for the participant to have acquired the skills to independently participate in the activity.

VET Prerequisites
Candidates must hold the VET units of competence for the Australian Canoeing Whitewater Skills Award

Areas of Competency
The holders of this award have been assessed in real conditions and have demonstrated the ability to work as a guide on inland water. Specific areas covered include High level commercial guiding skills Ability to set up and run overnight and expedition programs Ability to organise individual activities as well as whole programs and skill development programs

Units of Competence
Having completed the award, the holder will have met or exceeded all of the following requirements of the Units of Competence and will be awarded a statement of attainment covering those units.


Outdoor Recreation Training Package SRO 03

Kayak

Canoe

Description

SROKYK001A

SROCNE001A

Demonstrate simple canoeing or kayaking skills

SROKYK002A

SROCNE002A

Demonstrate simple canoeing or kayaking skills to a high standard

SROCNE003A

Same as kayak

Perform deepwater rescues

SROKYK003A

SROCNE004A

Apply inland canoeing skills on grade 2 water

SRONAV001B

Same as kayak

Navigate in tracked or easy untracked areas

SROODR001A

Same as kayak

Apply basic outdoor recreation logistics

SROOPS001B

Same as kayak

Implement minimal environmental impact practices

SROOPS002B

Same as kayak

Plan for minimal environmental impact

SROOPS003B

Same as kayak

Apply weather information

SROOPS004B

Same as kayak

Apply self rescue skills in whitewater

SROWWR002B

Same as Kayak

Perform white water rescues and recoveries

SROWWR003B

Same as kayak

Perform a comprehensive range of whitewater rescues and recoveries

SRORIK001A

Same as kayak

Undertake risk analysis of activities

SROOHS001B

Same as kayak

Follow defined occupational health and safety policy and procedures

SROEMR002A

Same as kayak

Coordinate emergency response

SROFAD001A

Same as kayak

Provide first aid

SROKYK007A

SROCNE008A

Guide kayaking and canoeing trips on Grade 2 water

 

Whitewater Instructor (Level 2) units of competency

Qualification Definition
Holders of the Whitewater Instructor (level 2) Award have been assessed at and are qualified to instruct, facilitate skill transfer to develop participants in order so that they may act independently or with minimal supervision in Grade 2 Whitewater conditions.


This requires the instructor to be able to critique technique, apply a variety of appropriate instructional strategies, and may require them to assess participants' skill acquisition at the end of the program or session.


A Whitewater Instructor may instruct on Grade 2 and guide on Grade 3

VET Prerequisites
Candidates must hold the VET units of competence for the Australian Canoeing River Rescue Award

Areas of Competency
The holders of this award have been assessed in real conditions and have demonstrated the ability to work as an instructor and guide on Grade 2 water. Specific areas covered include

  • Train groups in whitewater paddling skills
  • Instruct whitewater trips in grade 2 water
  • High level commercial guiding skills
  • Ability to set up and run overnight and expedition programs
  • Ability to organise individual activities as well as whole programs and skill development programs

Units of Competence
Having completed the award, the holder will have met or exceeded all of the following requirements of the Units of Competence and will be awarded a statement of attainment covering those units.

Outdoor Recreation Training Package SRO 03

Kayak

Canoe

Description

SROKYK001A

SROCNE001A

Demonstrate simple canoeing or kayaking skills

SROKYK002A

SROCNE002A

Demonstrate simple canoeing or kayaking skills to a high standard

SROKYK003A

SROCNE004A

Apply inland canoeing skills on grade 2 water

SROKYK007A

SROCNE008A

Guide kayaking and canoeing trips on Grade 2 water

SROKYK008A

SROCNE009A

Instruct canoeing or kayaking skills on grade 2 water

SRONAV001B

Same as kayak

Navigate in tracked or easy untracked areas

SROODR001A

Same as kayak

Apply basic outdoor recreation logistics

SROODR002A

Same as kayak

Plan oudoor recreation activities

SROODR005A

Same as kayak

Guide outdoor recreation sessions

SROOPS001B

Same as kayak

Implement minimal environmental impact practices

SROOPS002B

Same as kayak

Plan for minimal environmental impact

SROOPS003B

Same as kayak

Apply weather information

SROOPS004B

Same as kayak

Apply self rescue skills in whitewater

SROWWR002B

Same as Kayak

Perform white water rescues and recoveries

SROWWR003B

Same as kayak

Perform a comprehensive range of whitewater rescues and recoveries

SROWWR004A

Same as kayak

Instruct whitewater rescue

SRORIK001A

Same as kayak

Undertake risk analysis of activities

SROOHS001B

Same as kayak

Follow defined occupational health and safety policy and procedures

SROEMR002A

Same as kayak

Coordinate emergency response

SROFAD001A

Same as kayak

Provide first aid

TAADEL301A

Same as kayak

Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills

 

Advanced Whitewater Guide (Level 3) units of competency

Qualification Definition
Holders of the Advanced Whitewater Guide (Level 3) Award have been assessed and are qualified to lead/guide expeditions in Grade 3-4 Whitewater conditions.
They have demonstrated a high standard of teaching and paddling ability. A guide is only to impart skills or knowledge that is necessary for a person to participate safely and adequately in canoeing or kayaking activities.


At the end of a session or program with a guide, the intent is not for the participant to have acquired the skills to independently participate in the activity.


VET Prerequisites
Candidates must hold the VET units of competence for the Australian Canoeing Advanced Whitewater Skills Award and the Whitewater Guide (level 2) Award

Areas of Competency
The holders of this award have been assessed in real conditions and have demonstrated the ability to work as a guide on Grade 3-4 water. Specific areas covered include

  • Effectively lead a group in a range of extreme outdoor settings
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities to a group in extreme conditions
  • Lead extensive whitewater expeditions

Units of Competence
Having completed the award, the holder will have met or exceeded all of the following requirements of the Units of Competence and will be awarded a statement of attainment covering those units.

Outdoor Recreation Training Package SRO 03

Kayak

Canoe

Description

SROKYK009A

SROCNE010A

Guide canoeing or kayaking trips on Grade 3 water

SROGRO003A

Same as kayak

Provide leadership to groups

 

Advanced Whitewater Instructor (Level 3)

Qualification Definition
Holders of the Advanced Whitewater Instructor (level 3) Award have been assessed and are qualified to instruct, facilitate skill transfer to develop participants in order so that they may act independently or with minimum supervision in Grade 3-4 Whitewater.


This requires the instructor to be able to critique technique, apply a variety of appropriate instructional strategies, and may require them to assess participants' skill acquisition at the end of the program.


A Whitewater Instructor (Level 3) is qualified to act in the capacity defined as a Whitewater Guide (Level 3).


VET Prerequisites
Candidates must hold the VET units of competence for the Australian Canoeing Advanced Whitewater Skills Award and the Whitewater Instructor (level 2) Award

Areas of Competency
The holders of this award have been assessed in real conditions and have demonstrated the ability to work as an instructor and guide on Grade 3-4 water. Specific areas covered include

  • Effectively lead a group in a range of extreme outdoor settings
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities to a group in extreme conditions
  • Lead extensive whitewater expeditions

Units of Competence
Having completed the award, the holder will have met or exceeded all of the following requirements of the Units of Competence and will be awarded a statement of attainment covering those units.


Outdoor Recreation Training Package SRO 03

Kayak

Canoe

Description

SROKYK004A

SROCNE005A

Apply inland canoeing/kayaking skills on grade 3 water

SROKYK009A

SROCNE010A

Guide canoeing or kayaking trips on Grade 3 water

SROKYK010A

SROCNE011A

Instruct canoeing or kayaking skills on Grade 3 water

SROWWR003B

Same as kayak

Perform a comprehensive range of whitewater rescues and recoveries

SROWWR004A

Same as kayak

Instruct white water rescue

TAADEL401A

Same as kayak

Plan and organise group-based delivery

TAADEL402A

Same as kayak

Facilitate group-based learning

 

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