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Workbook – Sailing a Dinghy (light to moderate conditions)
Course number:
Course venue: .
Course Leader:
Course date(s):
Scout Sailing
Course/Sailing
Dinghy Level 2
Candidate’s personal details:
Demonstrate basic skills to sail a small dinghy in light to moderate
conditions
My Name: ………………………………………………………………………………….............
My Branch: ……………….. My Membership No: ………………… My Scouting Role: ………………………………………….
Mobile: …………………… Email: …………………………… Address: ………………………………………………………….
Assessment summary
Not
satisfactory
Satisfactory
1: Discussion/questioning (summative) – Discuss sailing a small dinghy in light to
moderate conditions
2: Exercise (summative): Plan for a sailing activity in light to moderate conditions
3: Observation checklist (formative) – Sailing a small dinghy in light to
moderate conditions
4: Observation checklist (summative): Sailing a small dinghy in light to
moderate conditions
5: Logbook (summative)
Assessment requirements are complete
Supervisor Name:
Signature:
Date:
The candidate satisfies the requirements for the above unit and is considered to be proficient.
Assessor / Instructor Name: ……………………………
Assessor No: ………..
Signature: …………………………...................................
Date: ………..
&
Instructor No: ………..
Candidate’s Statement of Acceptance
I accept the assessment decision and agree that the process was valid and fair.
OR
I wish to appeal the assessment decision:
Candidate’s signature: ..................................................................
Date: ......................
Note to Scout Assessor / Instructor:
When this module workbook is complete, detach this page and forward to your Branch Training
Administration Officer. Return the rest of this module workbook to the candidate.
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This module workbook is to be kept by the candidate as evidence for possible RPL
ASSESSMENT RESULT SHEET
Course number:
Course venue:
Course Leader:
Course date(s):
Scout Sailing
Course/Sailing
Dinghy Level 2
Candidate’s personal details:
Module: Demonstrate basic skills to sail a small dinghy in Light to
Moderate conditions
My Name: ………………………………………………………………………………….............
My Branch: ……………….. My Membership No: ………………… My Scouting Role: ………………………………………….
Mobile: …………………… Email: …………………………… Address: ………………………………………………………….
Based on my observations and from verified information available, the candidates listed above
can:
Not
satisfactory
Satisfactory
1. Plan for the sailing activity.
1.1. Select an activity site or location with light to moderate conditions according to relevant
legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
1.2. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information, and
determine potential sailing conditions.
1.3. Identify and minimise potential hazards and risks within the small boat sailing
environment.
1.4. Identify food and water requirements to maintain physiological well being during activity.
2. Select equipment.
2.1. Select small boat and equipment according to design and construction features and check
working condition.
2.2. Identify and select suitable sails for boat.
2.3. Select clothing suitable for the prevailing and expected conditions.
2.4. Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort, safety and suitability.
3. Rig and de-rig small boat.
3.1. Identify appropriate running and standing rigging.
3.2. Determine the appropriate type of cleat.
3.3. Determine Cunningham eye system and outhaul.
3.4. Identify features of sails and mast and boom fittings.
3.5. Rig sails using appropriate knots.
4. Sail a marked course
4.1. Identify the points of sailing given the direction of the wind relative to boat.
4.2. Use primary boat controls to sail the boat through tacks and gybes and demonstrate the
techniques of roll tacking and roll gybing.
4.3. Determine wind direction and use wind, wind indicators and directional change to follow
the marked course.
4.4. Use the tiller extension where necessary to sail a course which includes windward and
downwind legs.
4.5. Manoeuvre small boat alongside a wharf or anchored vessel or object without damage or
injury to boat or persons.
5. Handle a spinnaker
5.1. Identify component parts of a spinnaker and situations in which a spinnaker could be
used.
5.2. Rig a spinnaker, set, gybe and drop in light to moderate conditions.
5.3. Steer a small boat under spinnaker in light to moderate conditions.
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6. Use a reefed sail
6.1. Identify situations in which reefing is used.
6.2. Identify component parts of two reefing systems and adjust and fit the system according
to manufacturer's recommendations and organisational policies and procedures..
6.3. Sail with a reefed sail in favourable conditions according to organisational policies and
procedures..
6.4. Steer boat with a crew a reefed sail, demonstrating the ability to, tack and gybe.
7. Perform crew recovery and towing drills
7.1. Recover a crew member lost overboard according to organisational policies and
procedures.
7.2. Apply appropriate recovery side, approach speed and stopping technique to minimise risk
of injury to crew in water and ensure efficient recovery.
7.3. Prepare small boat for towing according to organisational policies and procedures.
7.4. Tow boat in single and or multiple tow situations according to organisational policies and
procedures.
7.5. Release boat from multiple tow situations safely according to organisational policies and
procedures.
8. Complete post activity responsibilities
8.1. Maintain and stow sail and rig according to manufacturer's recommendations and
organisational policies and procedures.
8.2. Maintain trailers and trolleys to minimise rust on frames and bearings.
8.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.
8.4. Identify improvements for future small boat sailing experiences in light to moderate
conditions.
The candidate has provided the following portfolio of evidence:
1: 1: Discussion/questioning (summative) – Discuss sailing a small boat in light to moderate conditions
2: Exercise (summative): Plan for a sailing activity in light to moderate conditions
3: Observation checklist (formative) – Sailing a small boat in light to moderate conditions
4: Observation checklist (summative): Sailing a small boat in light to moderate conditions
5: Logbook (summative)
The candidate satisfies the requirements for the above unit and is considered to be proficient.
Assessor / Instructor Name: ……………………………
Assessor No: ………..
Signature: …………………………...................................
Date: ………..
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Appointing your Supervisor:
All Supervisors must hold the units that they are supervising.
Supervisor for Scout Sailing Course/Sailing Level 1 (flat and undemanding) can be a Leader who has any of the
following appointments:

Scout Association Sailing Level 2 with considerable Sailing experience

Scout Association Guide Sailing

Scout Association Instructor Sailing

A person with an industry registration
Supervisor’s Details:
The Scout Sailing Course/Sailing Dinghy Level 2 course Instructor appointed this person as the candidate’s
Supervisor and mentor:
Supervisor’s name: Martin FitzPatrick
Supervisor’s Sailing qualifications:
Membership No:
AYF - TLI Assistant Instructor
100141 Scouting Role: Activity Advisor
Contact: 832 20779
Email: [email protected]
Information regarding VET Assessment:
On successful completion of Scouts Australia Adult Training & Development modules in Adventurous Activities,
candidates may apply to the Scouts Australia Institute of Training (SAIT - RTO # 5443) for Recognition of Prior
Learning (RPL) for units of competence from the SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.
Candidates will need to request an RPL enrolment form from their Course Leader/Instructor/Assessor, who will
provide advice about enrolment. The RPL assessment process will normally occur when sufficient modules have been
completed to provide evidence towards Guide and/or Instructor Skill Sets, or for full qualifications at the Certificate II,
Certificate III and/or Certificate IV levels.
Successful completion of the four modules included in the Scout Sailing Course/Level 1 Sailing, may provide evidence
towards the RPL of the following units of competence:
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SISOYSB302A: Sail a small boat in light to moderate conditions
SISONAV201A: Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment
PUAOPE002B: Operate communications systems and equipment
SISOOPS202A: Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site
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39 Explain the use of a reefing
system including the impact
it has on how the boat is
steered and the conditions
that it should be used in.
40 List 6 Critical parts of a
reefing system
1
2
3
4
5
6
Rate how well the candidate:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Guide/
Self
1. Unsure
2. Poor
3. OK
4. Good
Peer
Supervisor
5. Very Good
Used a reefed sail
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Identified situations in which reefing is used
Identified, fitted and adjusted a reefing system
Sailed using a reefing system in favourable conditions
Steered a dinghy with a reefed system, demonstrating the ability to
tack and gybe
( 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, Required skills and knowledge, critical)
VERIFICATION DETAILS
Name
Signature
Phone contact details
Peer
Guide/Supervisor
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