Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use drills, activities and games to instruct swimming strokes to a range of clients including children and adults.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those conducting learn-to-swim and water safety classes in swimming pools and confined natural shallow water venues.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge section and the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Analyse the strokes of swimming. |
1.1. Identify the basic biomechanical principles of the strokes of swimming and break each part into its components. 1.2. Identify observable body movements for each stage of the skill in order of importance for performing the skill. 1.3. Identify and document technique checklist. |
2. Assess participant readiness. |
2.1. Identify the characteristics of the participant group . 2.2. Identify the swimming strokes to be developed. 2.3. Determine the instructional methods and instructional styles appropriate to the participant group. 2.4. Determine appropriate drills , activities or games for the participant group. 2.5. Allocate sufficient space and assemble resources for the drills, activities or games, according to relevant legislation , organisational policies and procedures and conditions and external influences . |
3. Conduct drills, activities and games. |
3.1. Provide clear and accurate instruction of drills, activities and or games using technological aids where appropriate. 3.2. Introduce participants to the water in an appropriate manner according to best practice principles of aquatic activities . 3.3. Demonstrate skills and techniques to participant group as required. 3.4. Monitor the participation and performance of each participant, according to relevant legislation, and provide feedback as required. 3.5. Observe participants' movement through water according to the principles of movement in water and accounting for the factors affecting movement in water . Adjust or refine individual or group stroke technique as required. 3.6. Modify drills, activities or games as required according to participant needs and factors which affect skill development . 3.7. Respond to participant concerns and questions as required according to best practice principles of aquatic activities. 3.8. Monitor time and complete drills, activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures. |
4. Review and adapt the instruction. |
4.1. Request and respond to feedback from participants. 4.2. Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions. 4.3. Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement and appropriate strategies as required. 4.4. Implement modifications to future instruction in response to feedback and review of participant progress. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Strokes of swimming may include: |
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Characteristics of the participant group may include: |
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Instructional methods may include: |
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Drills , activities or games may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Conditions and external influences may include: |
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Best practice principles of aquatic activities may include: |
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Principles of movement in water may include: |
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Factors affecting movement in water may include: |
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Factors which affect skill development may include: |
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Areas needing improvement may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Community Recreation
Competency Field
Aquatics