Required skills

problemsolving skills to

minimise and or eliminate hazards

select anchors and belay systems for the context and conditions of canyoning activity

rope handling and knot tying skills to rig ropes and anchors

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 and legal access of all belaying activities conducted in a canyon

minimal impact canyoning codes to ensure protection of the environment

equipment types characteristics and technology used to establish belays for abseiling in canyons

care and maintenance of equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements as advised by the manufacturers recommendations for equipment use

belay and anchor systems appropriate for single pitch natural surfaces

technical abseiling and equipment knowledge to establish top and bottom belays

types of knots their advantages and disadvantages and their impact on roping activities

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

selects equipment and conducts safety checks to ensure effective working order

differentiates between the types of belay systems anchors and knots and their suitability to different rigging situations

determines the need for and establishes back up belay systems to ensure safety of self and other participants

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure establishment of multiple belays to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable canyoning location with a vertical single pitch and simple obstacles and features that allow participant to demonstrate belay rigging skills

equipment required for the establishment of belays

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

observation of selecting equipment according to contextual issues

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe use of all equipment

observation of safe participation and demonstration of setting up belay systems suitable to different contexts

observation of dealing with contingencies such as equipment failure

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

SISOCAYA Apply vertical canyoning skills

SISOCAY302A Apply vertical canyoning skills

SISOVTRA Perform vertical rescues

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues.

Belay system may include:

Environmental impact may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Anchors may include:

Participants may include:

Condition of the anchors may include:

Likely load may include:

Belay device may include:

Safety checks may include:

Knots may include:

Hazards may include:

Safety of belayer may include: