Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an abseiling session that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive abseiling environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable abseiling session according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing abseiling techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a natural pitch suitable for the participants

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for abseiling and belaying

language and literacy skills to

produce abseiling and instructional plans for the abseiling session

complete post session participant and self evaluations

instructional techniques to suit a range of participants needs and characteristics

rope handling retrieval and knot tying skills to rig ropes and anchors adequately and safely

efficient and effective personal abseiling skills to demonstrate and explain abseiling and belaying techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies whilst instructing abseiling on natural surfaces

Required knowledge

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

minimal impact codes to ensure protection of the environment

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

equipment types characteristics and technology used for abseiling on multi pitch natural 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

instruction techniques and theories applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

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

belay systems devices and anchors appropriate for multi pitch natural surfaces

technical multipitch 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 session

hazards that may be experienced in a natural 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

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for abseiling session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants provides constructive feedback and intervention and modifies instructional techniques and activities to improve participants abseiling performance as required

evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of abseiling activities using a variety of instructional techniques that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan instruct and document abseiling sessions for a variety of participants

a natural multi pitch abseiling site suitable for the conduct of instructional sessions

a group of participants to take part in the abseiling session

equipment such as harnesses helmets belay devices descending devices ropes gloves karabiners food and water 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

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

observation of safe abseiling instruction monitoring and adjustment according to participants needs and characteristics

review of abseiling session plans

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

SISOABNA guide abseiling on multi pitch natural surfaces

SISOABN409A guide abseiling on multi pitch natural surfaces

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Abseiling plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Natural surfaces may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmentalinformation may include:

Contingency plans may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant information may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety checks may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Activity specific knowledge may include:

Abseiling skills may include:

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

Opportunities may include:

Relevant aspects may include: