Funyak Trip Leader Assessment

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1. River Safety

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

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• 1.2 Create “z” drag in Under 2 minutes. Discuss elements of the system

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• 1.3 Demonstrate a Vector pull

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• 1.4 Demonstrates how to use a throw bag, including a re-throw or coils, (Tick on completion)<br> Hit a stationary target in 15 meters <br> Hit a moving target at 15 meters <br> Re- throw and hit a moving target at 10 meters <br> Land a victim quickly and safely

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• 1.5 Pull two customers back into a Funyak (60 secs)

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

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• 1.7 Demonstrate a Self-Rescue after a full inversion (60 secs)

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• 1.8 Demonstrate use of river signals.

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• 1.9 Discuss different techniques to portage around hazards

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• 1.10 Wear clothing and PPE appropriate to the weather conditions

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• 1.11 Attain weather forecasts and understand the potential impact

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• 1.13 Explain the locations of Defibrillator, Epi pens and First aid kits

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• 1.14 Discuss radio communications in an emergency (Code 1/ Code 2) and the Emergency Management Plan

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• 1.15 Deliver a staff briefing cover all key points: <br> Safety/ Hazards<br> Weather<br> Jet boat movements<br> Plan<br> Medicals<br> Items of importance

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• 1.16 Carries/ is equipped with, all of the below; <br> Rescue Knife<br> 4 meter Flip line<br> Three locking carabiners <br> Four prussic of appropriate diameter <br> 18 meter throw bag<br> Rescue Whistle

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• 1.17 Discuss the importance of more experience guides at the front and back of the trip

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• 1.18 Discuss the importance of a second guide scanning the Jet boat channel

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• 1.19 Demonstrate a logical thought process when dividing the trip into different groups and assigning guides and translators to individual groups.

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• 1.20 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the trip leader position within the trip

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• 1.21 Identify river hazards and changes during river check. Is the River rising or falling?

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• 1.22 Identify all set locations on the river

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2. Soft Skills

• 2.1 Perform a pre-trip briefing with guides, discuss hazards, special customers, medicals, group order, and transport.

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• 2.2 Demonstrates a high level of personal discipline and is a role model to other guides.

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• 2.3 Understands Dart River Adventures logistics

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• 2.4 Deliver the trip Karakia clearly and confidently

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• 2.5 Identify the location of, and complete Trip Reports, Incident Forms and Hazard Identification form.

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• 2.6 Delivers clear and concise customer briefing, cover all relevant points, screen and prepare customers appropriately.

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3. Personal Paddling

• 3.1 Demonstrate J strokes, Power Pry and Draw strokes on both sides

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• 3.2 Identify different hydrological features and their effects on the group: Stopper/ Hole, Strainer, Eddy, Eddy line, Downstream V, Cushion/ Buffer wave, Seam Line and Boils.

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• 3.3 Demonstrate a ferry glide forwards and in reverse

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• 3.4 Enter and exit eddies confidently

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• 3.5 Demonstrate effective use of trim

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• 3.6 Efficiently manoeuvre a Funyak to any location selected by the assessor

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• 3.7 Secure a Funyak in the wind and on the water

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• 3.8 Create and paddle a Funyak raft (3 boats)

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• 3.9 Demonstrate paddling in high winds

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• 3.10 Replace a leaking valve and patch a puncture in the boat

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4. Guiding Skills

• 4.1 Deliver an appropriate Safety talk. Discuss key elements and variations

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• 4.2 Demonstrates group management skills. Appropriate spacing, positioning, staying vigilant.

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• 4.3 Demonstrate use of the C.L.A.P principle. (Communication, Line of Sight, Avoidance and Position of Maximum Usefulness)

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• 4.4 Demonstrate good communication skills; Interesting commentary, discussions with customers. Customers are engaged

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• 4.5 Demonstrate effective Funyak paddling instruction to the customer.

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• 4.6 "Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different positions within the group. Leadership styles and conditional impacts "

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• 4.7 "Demonstrates correct use of radio protocol "

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• 4.8 Effectively guide and manages non- English-speaking customers.

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• 4.9 Deliver a clear and entertaining bus talk

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5. Jet Boat Scenarios

• 5.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the limitations of Jet boats

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• 5.2 Identify appropriate locations where jet boats can pass and where they can’t

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• 5.3 Demonstrate an understanding of when to stop the group/ trip and when to keep moving. For both commercial and private boats

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• 5.4 When Wilderness trips are running late, what are the operational expectations?

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• 5.5 What is the significance of the downstream Survey Flat or Waterfall calls?

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• 5.6 Where is the last Jet Boat lay-up area above the Beans burn confluence?

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• 5.7 What is the operational significance of an empty boat & fully laden boat?

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• 5.8 "Jet boats are upstream RouteBurn, how long until they reach Paradise Jetty? "

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• 5.9 There is a 4 boat wilderness trip. 2 boats go into the Rock burn, 2 boats want to go to the top-section. When do FY get on the water? Where are these jet boats likely to meet? What will Funyaks do?

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• 5.10 Upstream Wilderness boats after lunch call entering Rock burn, Funyaks are at Undercut. What’s your next move?

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• 5.11 Why is it important to hear Jet boat passenger numbers being called in at Paradise at change-over?

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• Senior Jet Boat Driver Name and Signature

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6. Funyak Scenarios (Discuss at Least Five)

• 6.1 A customer is having an allergic reaction at lunch. How do you deal with this situation

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• 6.2 Discuss the change of responsibilities when not Trip Leader

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• 6.3 A guide is extremely unmotivated and show’s no interest in work. How can you improve their situation

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• 6.4 You suspect a guide is unfit for work what action will you take?

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• 6.5 You arrived in Glenorchy the customer bus has left town, the weather has deteriorated to making the trip unsafe, how do you react?

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• 6.6 A new tree has fallen in the river after your morning inspection, how can you safely deal with this hazard?

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• 6.7 A Jet boat is parked up in the top section of the river, discuss how this will impact on the trip and what you can do?

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• 6.8 A guide is struggling with their group, everyone already has a full team of eight. What can you do to assist them?

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• 6.9 You are having lunch at the Rock burn. The weather is horrendous and it is obviously unsafe to continue. Discuss how you resolve this situation

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• 6.10 A trip has been cancelled after the guides arrive in Glenorchy, You are the senior member of the Funyak team, How will you fill the remainder of the working day?

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• 6.11 A Customer is unhappy that they are in a raft and ignoring their guides instructions, How would you intervene to create a good outcome?

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• 6.12 A Private jet boats location is unknown and you are approaching the Rock burn confluence, explain your next step?

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Sign Off

• I hereby confirm that I have completed the training program set by Dart River Adventures. I have has been assessed to be competent to lead, organise and facilitate Funyak trips on 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 Trip Leader at Dart River Adventures.

• Guide Name and Signature

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• Trainer Name and Signature

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