Funyak Guide Assessment

• Purpose: To ensure that Funyak guides training is consistently within the guidelines and parameters set by Dart River Adventures management and that the technical ability, safety practices, and customer relations performance of the staff member are up to company standards.
  A copy of the Funyak Safe Operating Procedures (S.O.P) will be made available to trainee guides. The following assessment will outline standards set by Dart River Adventures for all Funyak guides. Some of the information will vary due to general day-to-day river conditions and the personal training methods adopted by the individual trainers.

• Conducted on

  Date

• Assessor

• Trainee Guide

• Previous Experience on Dart River

• Employment Start Date

  Date

• The employee has completed an induction to Dart River Adventures, which included the following;

• Signing of employment agreement

  Signed

  Unsigned

• Has read, understood, and signed the Funyak Safe Operational Plan (SOP) and will comply with this at all times

  Yes

  No

• Knows the location of the Emergency Management Plan (EMP) and understands his / her place on the initial response team and is fully familiar with all aspects of the plan and where all safety equipment is located

  Yes

  No

• The employee can point out the locations of:<br>• Emergency First Aid Kits in the workshop, base building, and Rockburn shelter<br>• Fire Extinguishers (workshop and base building)<br>• Meeting point for fire and earthquake (workshop and base building)

  Yes

  No

• The employee has a First Aid Certificate at unit standard 6400 or equivalent overseas certification. which is no more than 2 years old

  Yes

  N/A

  No

• EpiPens are carried on all Funyak trips. They must only be self-administered by the patient! <br><br>Except when DRA staff have been given direct instruction from a 111 call operator or medical professional (we only carry them as we work in a remote location). <br><br>Trainers, please ask the employee to sign this box to confirm this understanding.

  Yes

  N/A

  No

• The employee has completed a river rescue workshop within the last 36 months. or is booked onto a river rescue course with Dart River Adventures

  Yes

  No

• Has a copy of the employee handbook

  Signed

  Unsigned

• Presented any relevant medical certificates

  Yes

  N/A

  No

• Allocated Uniform/ Personal Protective Equipment

  Yes

  No

• Presented a clean pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol test

  Yes

  N/A

  No

• Completed a site familiarisation of the Base Building, Workshop, Glenorchy, and Dart River

  Yes

  N/A

  No

• Knows the procedure for reporting incidents/ accidents and that all serious incidents must be reported accordingly

  Yes

  N/A

  No

• Understands that cleaning and maintaining DRA property including buildings, vehicles, and customer/guide personal protective equipment is an essential part of the role.

  Yes

  N/A

  No

• The guide can identify the location of cleaning supplies and cleanliness/ storage requirements for customer wetsuits, booties, fleeces, spray jackets, changing rooms, drying rooms, vehicles, and facilities both up the valley and at the base.

  Yes

  N/A

  No

Funyak Guide Assessment

1. River Safety

• Scoring: 0 (unable to complete task) 1 (Low competency/ confidence), 2 (task Completed), 3 (task completed competently and confidently)

• Swimming Ability, Able to: Shallow dive, Catching eddies

  1

  2

  3

• Create a Z drag in Under 3 minutes

  1

  2

  3

• Demonstrates how to use a throw bag, including a rethrow or coils, (Tick on completion) 

  1

  2

  3

• Hit a stationary target in 10 meters 

  1

  2

  3

• Hit a moving target at 10 meters 

  1

  2

  3

• Re throw and hit a moving target at 5 meters 

  1

  2

  3

• Land a victim quickly and safely

  1

  2

  3

• Can pull a single customer back into a Funyak (60 secs)

  1

  2

  3

• Tie each of the following: Figure of eight, sheet bend, clove hitch, Italian hitch, bowline, double fishermen, Prussic knot, and Truckers hitch

  1

  2

  3

• Identify different techniques to portage around hazards

  1

  2

  3

• Demonstrate use of river signals

  1

  2

  3

• The guide as a minimum carries appropriate PFD and personal safety equipment including<br>• Suitable footwear for the conditions<br>• Life jacket to NZS 5823:2005 standard<br>• Knife<br>• Rescue throw bag with sufficient rope for the river and prevailing conditions<br>• Three spare carabineers<br>• Two Prussicks<br>• Appropriate clothing suitable for extended periods in/on the river and the day's weather conditions<br>• Whistle

  1

  2

  3

• I, as a Dart River Funyak guide, confirm I will carry all the equipment listed above on all Funyak trips (Trainee to sign)

  Sign

2. Personal Paddling

• Effectively manoeuvre a Funyak on Dart River. (i.e. demonstrating fluidity, good decision making and control)

  1

  2

  3

• Identify different hydrological features and their effects on the group: Stopper or hole, Strainer, Eddy, Eddy line, Downstream V and Boils

  1

  2

  3

• Demonstrates a ferry glide

  1

  2

  3

• Demonstrates breaking in and out of the flow

  1

  2

  3

• Demonstrate effective use of trim

  1

  2

  3

• Demonstrates how to secure their boat in high wind and water

  1

  2

  3

• Discuss the limitations and dangers of rafted Funyaks

  1

  2

  3

• Can put together and maneuver a two-boat raft

  1

  2

  3

• Can put together and maneuver a three-boat raft

  1

  2

  3

• Maintain control and maneuverability of a Funyak in winds exceeding 10km/Hour

  1

  2

  3

• Replace a leaking valve and seat

  1

  2

  3

• Pack all Item necessary for a day’s trip

  1

  2

  3

• Identify the location of, and complete: Incident Form and Hazard Identification form

  1

  2

  3

3. Guiding

• Understands rational of the splitting of trips and demonstrates how to <br>split them, with a maximum ratio of 1:8 client per guide ratio or<br>the maximum ratio of 1:9 client per guide for a guide with a trip leader <br>status

  Yes

  N/A

  No

• Demonstrates an appropriate Safety talk

  1

  2

  3

• Demonstrates effective group management skills. Appropriate spacing, positioning, staying vigilant, strong communication skills

  1

  2

  3

• Demonstrate use of the C.L.A.P principle (Communication, Line of Sight, Avoidance, Position of maximum usefulness)

  1

  2

  3

• Demonstrate clear and precise communication when using handheld VHF, in accordance with the radio protocol, Using the key terms; Copy, All Clear, Negative, and Standby

  1

  2

  3

• Demonstrate an Interesting commentary and accurate interpretation of the Dart River. Ensuring Customers are engaged and having fun

  1

  2

  3

• Instruction skills. Can teaches clients how to paddle. Identifies problems customers are having and mitigates any issues

  1

  2

  3

• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different positions within the group

  1

  2

  3

• Demonstrate or discuss dealing with Private Jet boats and their rights on the river

  1

  2

  3

• Demonstrate understanding of guiding non English speakers

  1

  2

  3

4. Jet Boat Knowledge

• Demonstrate an understanding of Jet boats limitations

  1

  2

  3

• Identify appropriate locations to allow jet boats pass

  1

  2

  3

• Demonstrate an understanding of when to stop the group and when to keep moving Demonstrate an understanding of when to stop the group and when to keep moving

  1

  2

  3

• Discuss Likely locations to meet Dart River Jet boats

  1

  2

  3

• Explain jet boat movements and timings, Including the Gear Boat

  1

  2

  3

5. Funyak Scenarios / Discussion points

• You have a mixed ability groups, discuss how you can facilitate an enjoyable trip for your whole group?

  1

  2

  3

• The guide in front of you is struggling to control their group, what can you do to assist them?

  1

  2

  3

• Your trip leader is asking you to do something you are uncomfortable with, What is you course of action?

  1

  2

  3

• Your customers don’t speak English. How do you adapt your trip and briefings for them?

  1

  2

  3

• You’re at the Beansburn and notice an item of gear is missing. Explain your course of action

  1

  2

  3

• The river is high (350 cumecs) what changes can you expect on the trip?

  1

  2

  3

• Explain some tactics to use when paddling in windy conditions

  1

  2

  3

• A channel is closed on the hazard board but looks safe to you. What do you do?

  1

  2

  3

I hereby confirm that I have completed the training program set by Dart River Adventures. I have has been assessed to be competent in guiding a group of up to eight customers on the Dart River, in accordance with the Safe Operation Plan and Risk Register. I feel confident and capable to perform all duties required of a Funyak Guide at Dart River Adventures

• Guide Signature

  Sign

• Date:

  Date

• Trainer Signature

  Sign

• Date:

  Date

• Prepared and authority to change: Funyak Manager
  Reviewed: August 2022