This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

apply hazard identification and risk management

construct temporary emergency shelters

travel in an alpine environment over snow

work safely in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

Required Knowledge

factors impacting on avalanches

factors impacting on snow conditions

minimising impact on environments

organisational procedures for cleaning and discarding equipment in terms of environmental management and sustainability

relevant MOUs agreements codes of practice as applicable

signs symptoms and treatment of hypothermia

snow shelter construction techniques

sources of information on weather and snow conditions

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

participate in a search in an alpine environment in a safe and effective manner

apply survival techniques for self andor others in an alpine environment

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a simulated operational situation under varying conditions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency must be assessed covering a variety of hazards which are reflective of the workplace environment and context and are applicable to taking part in activities in variable weather and conditions

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

incidents exercise or series of assessment activities

equipment used in alpine operations

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Hazards may include:

Equipment may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Physical and psychological requirements may include:

Communication within the team may include:

Emergency shelters may include:

Current and future factors and conditions may include:

Interpreting weather conditions and/or information may include:

Sustaining welfare of self and others includes: