Camps & excursions guidelines for schools and preschools

8.14 Fencing

Preschools: This activity is not considered suitable

Leadership team qualifications and experience
Teacher-in-charge / instructors:

Must have a specialist fencing qualification or:

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  years 8–9: Level 1 coaching
  
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  years 10–12: Level 1 coaching, Level 2 coaching preferred
  

First Aid:

See 2.5.4.

Instructor-to-student ratio

1:16.
Area/location

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  Indoors, large, well-lit area
  
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  Obstruction-free.
  

Equipment/preparation

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  Mask, jacket, glove, plastron breast protectors worn at all times, must be in good repair and securely fastened. Equipment will be provided by instructor.
  
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  Pupils must wear sports shoes and long pants.
  

Safety/supervision

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  Point foil toward floor when not fencing
  
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  Do not turn back when fencing
  
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  Appropriate spacing when working in groups.
  

For further information refer to the Fencing SA website at:

http://www.fencingsa.org.au.

8.15 Fishing

Preschools: These activities are not considered suitable

8.15.1 Shore or jetty

Preschools: This activity is not considered suitable

Leadership team qualifications and experience
Teacher-in-charge / instructors:

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  Experience in fishing and knowledge of the area
  

First Aid:

See 2.5.4.

Leadership team -to-student ratio

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  1:10 (shore and jetty with rails)
  
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  1:5 (jetty without rails)
  
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  Minimum of 2 leaders required
  

(Not generally considered suitable for Middle and Junior Primary students.)
Area/location

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  Carefully select the environment with reference to emergency action procedures.
  

Equipment/preparation

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  Clothing suitable for likely weather conditions
  
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  Sunscreens, sunglasses as necessary
  
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  PFD should be available nearby.
  

Safety/supervision

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  Be prepared with knowledge of weather conditions and any expected changes.
  

8.15.2 Boat fishing

Preschools: This activity is not considered suitable

Leadership team qualifications and experience
Teacher-in-charge / instructors:

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  Experience in boat fishing
  
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  Extensive knowledge of local area and conditions
  
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  For powered boats, skipper must hold a Recreational Boat Operator’s Licence
  

First Aid:

See 2.5.4.

Leadership team-to-student ratio

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  1:6
  
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  Minimum of two leaders required
  

(See 4.5 ‘Water transport’ and 8.7.5 ‘Motor boats’ for details of area/location, equipment/preparation and safety/supervision considerations.)
For further information refer to the Fish SA website at:

http://www.fishsa.com/

8.16 Gliding

8.16.1 Fixed wing gliding

Preschools: This activity is not considered suitable

Leadership team qualifications and experience
Teacher-in-charge / instructors:

Gliding Federation of Australia (GFA) Instructor’s Authorisation required for in-glider instruction — must be endorsed to carry passenger if leaders are offering introductory flying experience to students

Other leaders:

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  Another leader must be familiar with GFA-endorsed ground handling and launching procedures and safety arrangements
  

First Aid:

See 2.5.4.

Leadership team-to-student ratio

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  1:1 in flight required
  
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  1:8 on ground required.
  

Area/location

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  Airfield of a gliding club affiliated with GFA should be used.
  

Equipment/preparation

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  Gliders must be rated with Certificate of Airworthiness and be maintained to GFA standards.
  

Safety/supervision

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  Students on ground must be under supervision
  
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  Leaders and participants on a gliding field must be briefed on:
  
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  layout of gliding field
  
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  movement patterns of gliders, tugs, powered towing aircraft on ground and in the air
  
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  movement procedures for vehicles and pedestrians
  
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  need to keep a good lookout at all times
  
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  in-flight safety arrangements.
  

For further information refer to the Gliding Federation of Australia website at: http://www.gfa.org.au.

8.16.2 Hang gliding

Available to students 15 years and over.

Leadership team qualifications and experience
Teacher-in-charge / instructors:

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  Level 1 coach’s certificate from Hang Gliding Federation of Australia (HGFA) required.
  

Leadership team-to-student ratio

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  1:6 required
  
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  Minimum of two leaders required one at take-off site and one at landing site.
  

First Aid:

See 2.5.4.

Area/location

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  Carefully select the site with reference to emergency action procedures.
  

Equipment/preparation

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  Gliders must be rated to HGFA standards.
  

Safety/supervision

• 
  South Australian Hang Gliding Association to collaborate in planning program required
  
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  Helmets, protective clothing and robust footwear required.
  

For further information refer to the South Australian Hang Gliding Association website at: http://www.hgfa.asn.au/~sahga/