Required skills

literacy and numeracy skills to read and interpret maps and weather and environmental information

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

communication skills to

follow instructions and directions from the supervisor

interact with other participants

swimming wading and liloing skills to negotiate deep rock pools

bushwalking skills and techniques to enable safe access to the canyoning location

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 and legal conduct of all canyoning activities

minimal impact codes and techniques to ensure protection of environment

equipment types characteristics and technology used for canyoning the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment provided by supervisor and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

packing and waterproofing techniques in order to protect personal and group equipment

maintenance and repair techniques to keep equipment safe and in working condition

clothing and footwear requirements factors affecting appropriate selection

principles of nutrition to maintain health during activity

navigation techniques to determine location direction and potential hazards under supervision

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

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

determines equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions and duration of the canyoning activity

conducts pre activity checks of the canyon site to identify potential hazards obstacles and risks and applies risk minimisation techniques

demonstrates canyoning techniques within a variety of terrain obstacles such as liloing swimming and wading through rock pools

seeks advice and feedback from leader to improve skills and ensure safety of self and group

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple horizontal canyoning activities in moderate terrain types that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information such as meteorological data to plan for the canyoning activity

a suitable outdoor environment with horizontal canyons that contain gentle to moderate terrain may be wet or dry and should have natural obstacles that require swimming and or liloing

a qualified leader or supervisor

canyoning navigation safety and first aid communication and repair 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 the appropriate selection and use of equipment clothing and footwear

observation of safe participation and demonstration of horizontal canyoning skills such as swimming or liloing

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

SISONAVA Navigate in tracked or easy untracked areas

SISONAV201A Navigate in tracked or easy untracked areas.

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Changing conditions may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Equipment may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Obstacles may include:

Risks may include:

Terrain may include:

Horizontal canyoning skills may include:

Common maintenance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: