Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an appropriate abseiling activity

convey information about the safety aspects of the activity

interact with participants to create a safe and positive abseiling environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable abseiling activity according to participants needs and abilities

make decisions affecting the activity

respond appropriately to non routine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and an artificial pitch suitable for the participants

organise participants into manageable groups for abseiling and belaying

language and literacy skills to

produce an activity plan for the abseiling activity

complete postactivity participant and self evaluations

personal abseiling skills to a high level rescue skills and be able to demonstrate and explain abseiling and belaying techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of abseiling activities

site specific information to assist in the planning process and to enable management of potential abseiling hazards and any special restrictions applying to the site

equipment types characteristics and technology used for abseiling on artificial surfaces the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

clothing and footwear requirements for abseiling activities to ensure comfort and safety

care and maintenance of abseiling equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements are met

abseiling techniques and common communication methods and calls used between abseilers and belayers to reduce risk during abseiling on artificial surfaces

belay systems devices and anchors appropriate for single pitch artificial surfaces

technical abseiling knowledge such as techniques and procedures to suit the features of the surface

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity

hazards that may commonly be encountered in an artificial abseiling environment

emergency procedures potential hazards and obstacles relevant to the location to ensure safety of self and others

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the following is essential

Develop an activity plan and documentation which comply with relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

continually monitors the performance and progress of participants and identifies and corrects any performance issues

applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with problems and issues that arise during the abseiling activity

receive feedback

evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that can be improved

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the planning and guiding of abseiling activities for single pitch artificial surfaces that are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan guide and document abseiling activities for a variety of participants

an artificial abseiling site suitable to the abilities of participants

a group of participants to take part in the abseiling activity

equipment such as harnesses helmets belay devices descending devices ropes gloves karabiners rescue equipment and safety and first aid equipment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of interaction with a group of participants including conveying information for safe participation

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all abseiling activities

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions equipment misuse abseiler entrapment

review of abseiling activity plans

thirdparty reports from a leader detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISOABAA Establish ropes for abseiling on artificial surfaces

SISOABA303A Establish ropes for abseiling on artificial surfaces.

Guidance information for assessment

Condition of participants may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Activity objectives may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Artificial surfaces may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Belay system may include:

Appropriate authorities may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant information may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Variable factors may include:

Relevant aspects may include: