Assessor Resource
SISOCVE002
Descend and ascend ladders in caves
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to descend and ascend vertical pitches in caves using ladders. It also requires the ability to belay ladder climbers during descents and ascents and to self-belay.
It applies to leaders, guides or instructors, who use these skills when leading participants during caving activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units.
This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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