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SNOWSPORT EQUIPMENT
Apply advanced knowledge of skis,
snowboards and bindings
level:
4
credit:
10
planned review date:
June 2009
sub-field:
Snowsport
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe
in detail the characteristics of a range of skis and
snowboards; and describe the mechanism and function of
bindings for skis or snowboards.
entry information:
Recommended: Unit 13383, Apply knowledge of skis,
snowboards, and bindings, or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge and skills.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by Sport, Fitness and Recreation
Industry Training Organisation.
special notes:
1
In the context of this unit standard skis refers to alpine,
touring, Nordic and telemark skis.
2
All activities must comply with the policies, procedures,
and requirements of the enterprises involved and any
relevant legislative and/or regulatory requirements
which may include but are not limited to: the Consumer
Guarantees Act 1993, Fair Trading Act 1986, Sale of
Goods (United Nations Convention) Act 1994, Injury
Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Act
2001, and the Health and Safety in Employment (HSE)
Act 1992.
3
In the context of this unit standard, the management
refers to the management of the retail outlet.
4
DIN (Deutsch Industrial Norm) is defined as an
international standard for binding manufacture.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Describe in detail the characteristics of a range of skis and snowboards.
performance criteria
1.1
Description identifies the materials used in the manufacture of a range of skis
and snowboards.
Range:
1.2
Current construction methods of skis and snowboards are described and
related to the specific ski or snowboard.
Range:
1.3
materials may include but are not limited to – metal, composite
materials, wood, fibreglass, base material.
may include – sandwich, torsion, load bearing, monocoque.
Description outlines how the specific ski or snowboard functions.
Range:
functions may include – carving, gliding, pivoting, weighting,
reverse bend, edging, sidecut, shape, effective edge, turning
radius, dimensions, flex.
element 2
Describe in detail the mechanism and function of bindings for skis and snowboards.
performance criteria
2.1
DIN specifications are described in relation to ski bindings.
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2.2
Description outlines the mechanism and function of alpine and touring bindings.
Range:
2.3
Description outlines the mechanism and function of hard, soft and step-in
snowboard bindings.
Range:
2.4
for alpine bindings – mechanisms and functions must include DIN
range, integrated brake, lifters, anti-friction devices, binding
release devices, interface compatibility with skis;
for touring bindings – mechanisms and functions may include
integrated brakes, release mechanisms, crampon ability, safety
strap, risers.
stance width and angle, toe-ward to heel-ward adjustment,
highback adjustment, safety straps, buckle and ratchet systems.
Description outlines the mechanism and function of telemark and Nordic
bindings.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Industry Training Organisation
info@sfrito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Please Note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated interinstitutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards
or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before
they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing to
develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and
assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0050 which can be accessed at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/search.html.
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