Required skills

literacy skills to

read and interpret maps

analyse weather and environmental information

planning and organising skills to select an appropriate activity location and equipment

communication skills to

interact with other participants

follow instructions and procedures

numeracy skills to navigate and follow a route using a map and compass

problemsolving skills to deal with unforeseen circumstances such as changes in weather conditions

survival skills to keep warm and sheltered in the case of extreme environmental conditions and or loss of equipment

minimal impact camping skills to use lightweight portable equipment

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

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all bushwalking activities

minimal impact walking codes to ensure protection of environment

equipment types characteristics and technology used for bushwalking the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

packing and maintenance techniques before during and after the activity to protect personal and group equipment and ensure prolonged life

pack handling packing and lifting techniques to prevent and avoid injury

clothing and footwear requirements for outdoor activities and factors affecting appropriate clothing selection such as layering and protective clothing

principles of nutrition to maintain health during activity

navigation techniques in difficult or trackless areas to determine location direction and potential hazards

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

selection of tieoff points and anchors when using handlines to assist on steep terrain

relevant track signage standards such as the current Australian Standard to determine the suitability of the track to skill levels

emergency procedures and potential hazards relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

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

applies relevant processes to plan equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions and duration of the bushwalk

demonstrates bushwalking techniques including ascending and descending techniques on slopes

adapts to problems or issues that may arise during the walk such as change in weather conditions and makes appropriate adjustments in response to these contingencies to ensure safety of self and group

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple bushwalking activities in difficult or trackless areas that reflect local conditions demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information such as maps and meteorological data to plan for the bushwalk

a suitable outdoor location with tracks that have limited modifications and indistinct alignment minimal clearance and signage and may have terrain and manmade hazards

bushwalking navigation and safety 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 or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all bushwalking activities

observation of safe participation and demonstration of bushwalking skills

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions

written or verbal self evaluation

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

SISOOPSA Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site

SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site.

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Duration of the walk may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational procedures may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Hazards may include:

Changing conditions may include:

Equipment may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Obstacles may include:

Risks may include:

Ascending techniques may include:

Descending techniques may include:

Walking rhythm may include:

Difficult or tracklessareas may include:

Navigation aids may include:

Relevant aspects may include: