Snorkelling

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.

Snorkelling lookout
Snorkel guide
Snorkel Instructor

Snorkelling lookout

Snorkelling activities are generally conducted with the appropriately competent person(s) (as described below) in the water with the participants. Appropriate supervision also requires a "lookout". This must be an adult deemed to be responsible by the instructor or guide in charge of the activity.

There are no requirements for specific competencies/skills, nor experience for a person to act as lookout but they may only undertake this role if they have been specifically allocated the role and they have been carefully briefed on their responsibilities by the instructor/guide in charge prior to commencing the activity. It is recommended that a lookout for a snorkel diving activity holds a current introductory first aid certificate.

Snorkel guide

This is the competent person responsible for conducting a snorkel swimming activity.(This person may also assist a snorkel dive instructor in conducting snorkel diving.)

Snorkel guide units of competency

  • SRXEMR001A Respond to emergency situations
  • SRXGRO001A Facilitate a group
  • SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict
  • SRXINU002A Apply sport and recreation law
  • SRXOHS001B Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures
  • SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities
  • SROOPS002B Plan for minimal environmental impact
  • SROOPS003B Apply weather information
  • SROODR002A Plan outdoor recreation activities
  • SROODR005A Guide outdoor recreation sessions
  • SROSNK001A Participate in snorkelling activities
  • SROSNK002A Guide Snorkelling

In addition to the knowledge and skills described by these units of competence. It is expected that any supervisor undertaking a snorkelling activity must have an appropriate rescue certificate (for example, SLS Community Surf Bronze / pool bronze).

Snorkel Instructor

These units are in addition to those required for the snorkel guide level. These units describe the ability (skill and experience) expected to conduct a snorkel diving activity.

Snorkel Instructor units of competency

  • SRXEMR002A Coordinate emergency response
  • SRXGRO003A Provide leadership to groups
  • SRXOHS002B Implement and monitor the organisation's occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs
  • SROODR003A Plan outdoor recreation activities advanced
  • SROODR006A Manage risk in an outdoor activity
  • SROOPS004B Interpret weather conditions in the field
  • SROSNK003A Instruct snorkelling skills

In addition to the knowledge and skills described by these units of competence. It is expected that any supervisor undertaking a snorkelling activity must have an appropriate rescue certificate.

 

This page was generated on 08 October, 2009