Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select suitable equipment for abseiling and belay system.
- Select an abseiling and belay system according to contextual issues and to minimise environmental impact.
- Identify and select equipment according to relevant. legislation and organisational policies and procedures
- Select anchors that meet the requirements of the abseil and abilities of the participants.
- Assess condition of the anchors, including performance under likely load.
- Choose a belay device that is suitable to the natural surface conditions and belayer's ability.
- Complete all necessary equipment safety checks, and action unsafe equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Set up belay system.
- Rig multiple anchors, ensuring equalisation and minimal shock loading.
- Tie knots and rig ropes suitable for the type of belay system established.
- Establish a belay from which the belayer is able to escape and safely perform a rescue.
- Avoid or remove belay hazards, to maintain safety of belayer.
- Determine the need for, and establish, back up belay systems.
- Rig rope pitches.