The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Participant's needs and characteristics may include: | agecultural factorsfitness level and physical capabilitiesabseiling skills and knowledgeinjuries and illnesses. |
Session's aims and objectives may include: | developing single pitch abseiling skills independentlyeducationtherapyfitness targetsrecreation. |
Instructional plan may include: | abseiling activities and drillsduration of activities and drills. |
Abseiling plan may include: | session's aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocation or siteinstructor and participant ratiosresourcesequipmentweather detailssafety requirements. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safety:permits or permission for accessenvironmental regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safetytime and budget constraintsuse and maintenance of equipmentcommunication protocolsconfidentiality of participant informationinstructor and participant ratiosemergency and safety procedurescode of ethics. |
Hazards may include: | temperature extremes of surfacesslippery surfacesdangerous animals and insectsstinging trees and nettlesdense vegetationgroup management hazards. |
Artificial surfaces may include: | portable or fixed wallsfixed towers or bridgesindoor or outdoor |
Risks may include: | emotional stressinjuries exhaustionequipment misuse and failure |
Relevant sources may include: | Bureau of Meteorologymedialand managers or agencieslocal knowledge. |
Weather and environmental information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesweather warningsevent warningssynoptic charts. |
Contingency plans may include: | change in weatherequipment failureunavailability of artificial pitch.Group or individual participant issues |
Equipment may include: | abseiling equipmentsafety equipmentrescue equipment |
Resources may include: | food and waterpersonal clothing and footwearteaching aids.suitable artificial structure of instructing abseiling |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditions, including timesseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesgroup size. |
Relevant information may include: | equipment requirements, selection and usesafety procedurespreventative measures for riskspossible hazardsabseiling and belaying techniquesobjectivesrules and codesresponsible and safe behaviour. |
Communication system may include: | callsradiohand signalswhistles. |
Safety procedures may include: | A - anchors - secure and suitable to applicationB - buckles - locked as per manufacturers recommendationsC- connector - locked, secured and orientatedD - devices - threaded correctly and securedE - organisation specific procedures including; end or rope knots, friction hitches, belayer ready, helmet chin strap, clothing, jewellery and hair secured.F- friend - cross check. |
Participant's performance may include: | use of appropriate communication systemabseiling techniquebelaying techniqueattitude and behaviournegotiation of hazardsuse of equipment. |
Instructional techniques may include: | simple to complexpart to wholechronologicalknown to unknownD.E.D.I.C.T:demonstrateexplaindemonstrateinstructcritiquetestE.D.I.C.T:explaindemonstrateinstructcritiquetestI.D.E.A:introducedemonstrateexplain apply |
Activity specific knowledge may include: | abseiling skills and techniquesestablishment of ropesrisk and hazard managementequipment selection, use, maintenance and storagecommunication systems used in abseiling. |
Abseiling skills may include: | abseiling and belaying techniquesestablishment of ropes for a single pitchuse and knowledge of different techniquespractice of techniquesnegotiation of hazards and management of risks to ensure safety of self and groupuse and maintenance of equipment. |
Safety and rescue procedures may include: | emergency response proceduresgroup management in emergency situationsemergency response equipmentunderstanding of safety practices. |
Opportunities may include: | locations suitable to skill levelrange of equipment and clothing availableoutdoor clubs or groups in the local area. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selectionfood selectioninstructional contentinstructional techniqueassessment techniquegroup feedbackdirecting techniquesrescue techniques employed. |