Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan a bushwalk.
- Identify and plan food and water requirements suitable for alpine areas and conditions according to principles of nutrition and the duration of the walk.
- Identify an appropriate location according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activities.
- Obtain and become familiar with detailed maps for the intended walk.
- Identify potential hazards and changing conditions associated with the activity.
- Identify the signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment of possible risks.
- Select equipment.
- Select equipment according to contextual issues and check to ensure that it is in good working condition.
- Adjust and fit equipment to ensure comfort and safety according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Select personal clothing and footwear according to appropriate design and or construction features for the conditions.
- Apply advanced bushwalking skills.
- Negotiate obstacles and hazards and minimise risks to self and group where possible.
- Apply ascending techniques and descending techniques on slopes.
- Maintain an appropriate walking rhythm and pace according to conditions.
- Apply appropriate snow walking techniques to negotiate snow covered terrain.
- Select a campsite appropriate to the team members and conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Pitch tents according to site and anticipated weather.
- Repair and or improvise items of essential equipment in the case of breakage or loss.
- Navigate in an alpine environment.
- Apply information contained on maps to plan a suitable route or course.
- Obtain additional information to assist in navigation from the map.
- Calculate grid and magnetic bearings using a map and compass.
- Follow a route in alpine areas and conditions, demonstrating use of navigation aids.
- Apply and demonstrate techniques for estimating distance travelled.
- Maintain a compass course while bypassing an obstacle.
- Evaluate the bushwalk.