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level:
4
credit:
10
planned review date:
June 2009
sub-field:
Snowsport
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: assess
students and plan a snowsport lesson for an intermediate
group; teach the intermediate snowsport lesson; summarise
the snowsport lesson; and maintain group and individual
safety during the lesson.
This unit standard may be of interest to people working
towards their alpine, telemark, Nordic, or snowboarding
instructor qualifications.
entry information:
Prerequisite: a minimum technical skiing or riding
competency at a level higher than that being instructed.
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
For the purposes of this unit standard snowsport refers
to alpine skiing, telemark skiing, Nordic skiing, or
snowboarding. Assessment is required for a minimum
of one of these disciplines.
2
An intermediate group is a minimum of two people.
3
Intermediate snowsport is defined as the equivalent of
New Zealand Snowsports Instructors Alliance (NZSIA)
Level 4 (developing parallel turns); and intermediate
Nordic skiing (skating and classical) as the New
Zealand Cross Country Ski Association Level 4.
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For definitions and explanations of the terms;
movements, balance, teaching styles, teaching
progressions, learning styles, refer to the following
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instruction manuals published by the NZSIA. Bridget
Rayward (principal author), NZSIA Stage 1 and 2
Instruction Manual (Christchurch: Rainbow Print, 2005);
Jim Hart (principal author), NZSIA Snowboard Stage 1
and 2 Instruction Manual (Christchurch: Rainbow Print,
2005); and Jef Desbecker (principal author), NZSIA
Telemark Instruction Manual, (Christchurch: Rainbow
Print, 2000); available from New Zealand Snowsport
Instructors Alliance, PO Box 2283, Wakatipu, website
http://www.nzsia.net.
DIN (Deutsch Industrial Norm) is defined as an
international standard for binding manufacture.
5
The Snow Safety Code assumes that there is risk
inherent in snowsport, and that individuals must take
responsibility for their behaviour in order to minimise
that risk to themselves and to others. The code (in its
various forms) is promoted within all snowsport areas
and is enforced, where necessary, by patrollers and
snowsport area management. For more information on
the Snow Safety Code promoted by the Ski Areas
Association of New Zealand, contact the New Zealand
Snowsports Council, PO Box 27501, Wellington.
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There are minimum assessor requirements for
assessment against this unit standard. The details of
these requirements are available on the Sfrito website
http://www.sfrito.org.nz/.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Assess students and plan a snowsport lesson for an intermediate group.
performance criteria
1.1
Each student’s motivation and expectations are assessed.
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1.2
Each student's skill level and technique is analysed in terms of the movements
of the discipline chosen.
Range:
1.3
Each student's needs are taken into account and mutually agreed goals are
established for the lesson.
Range:
1.4
movements analysed include but are not limited to – fore and aft,
rotational, lateral, vertical.
needs include but are not limited to – physical needs, emotional
needs, mental needs, cultural needs, student expectations.
A lesson plan is designed, based on the goals established and the movement
analysis that is relevant to each student's movement pattern, skill level, and
ability. The plan also takes into account the terrain suitability, the available
teaching aids to support the lesson, and the standard of equipment being used.
element 2
Teach the intermediate snowsport lesson.
performance criteria
2.1
The movements of the discipline are modelled on suitable terrain, appropriate to
the needs of the students, and as outlined in the lesson plan.
Range:
2.2
needs may include but are not limited to – learning styles, (paced
and timely, visual, auditory, kinaesthetic), physical capabilities,
emotional needs, mental needs, cultural needs, skill level.
Guided practice time is allowed for and feedback is delivered to all students in a
positive and constructive manner, based on the analysis of their movements
and relevant to the task.
Range:
feedback may include but is not limited to – verbal, visual,
kinaesthetic.
2.3
Checks for understanding are made with the students, after each step of the
progression has been presented.
2.4
Enthusiasm and enjoyment for the sport and the mountain environment are
projected and communicated throughout the lesson.
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2.5
Group and individual safety is maintained throughout the lesson in accordance
with the Snow Safety Code.
element 3
Summarise the snowsport lesson.
performance criteria
3.1
The lesson is summarised for student learning.
3.2
Options and recommendations for the individual’s future learning and
development are given to the student or caregiver.
element 4
Maintain group and individual safety during the lesson.
performance criteria
4.1
Advice is given to students on clothing and equipment which is relevant to the
activity and weather conditions.
4.2
Student and instructor equipment is checked to ensure safety requirements are
met.
Range:
4.3
may include – ski or board length, boot type, bindings, poles,
wristguards, helmets.
The safety of the group is managed taking into account hazards, surface snow
conditions, terrain, and weather conditions.
Range:
hazards may include but are not limited to – other snow users, lift
queues, snowsport area machinery, signs, bluffs and rocks;
terrain conditions may include but are not limited to – steepness of
slope, run out;
weather conditions may include but are not limited to – visibility,
wind, sun.
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4.4
Safe procedures when riding snowsport area lifts are presented to the group,
taking into account their needs and in accordance with snowsport area policies.
Range:
4.5
safe procedures include but are not limited to – preparation
procedure, loading, unloading, safety bars, meeting place, safe
practices whilst riding the lift;
students needs may include but are not limited to – age, emotional
state, skill level, experience level.
The group is led in adhering to the Snow Safety Code and handled according to
this code.
Range:
includes but is not limited to – using a spotter when jumping,
stopping the group on the side of a run and with full visibility of
uphill snow users, making sure all members look up the hill before
they take off, making sure the class skis or rides at a controlled
speed.
4.6
Safe skiing and riding practices are demonstrated during the lesson.
4.7
Strategies for minimising risk to self during the snowsport lesson are identified.
Range:
may include – warm up, placement, equipment, care when skiing
backwards, care when lifting students.
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.
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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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