The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Condition of participants may include: | previous experiencephysical capabilitiesageinjuries and illnesses. |
Plan may include: | aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocation, equipment and resourcesguide and participant ratiossafety requirementsrisk and contingency management plan. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safetypermits or permission for accessenvironmental regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safetytime constraintsuse, maintenance and storage of equipmentcommunication protocolsconfidentiality of participant informationguide and participant ratiosemergency and safety procedurescode of ethics. |
Trip objectives may include: | self improvementmeeting peoplefitness targetsadventure and recreation. |
Hazards may include: | temperature extremesslippery or unstable terraindangerous animals and insectsstinging trees and nettlesdense vegetationgroup management hazardsdense vegetationgroup management hazards. |
Risks may include: | hypothermiaheat exhaustioninjuriesexhaustionlost party or party memberequipment failure. |
Relevant sources may include: | Bureau of Meteorologymedialand managers or agencieslocal knowledgepolice. |
Weather and environmental information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesweather warningsriver levelssynoptic charts. |
Food and water requirements may include: | menu planning and preparationrange of foods. |
Principles of nutrition may include: | food groupsdietary guidelinesindividual food requirements and allergies. |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditions, including timesseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesgroup size. |
Belay system may include: | top belaybottom brake. |
Appropriate authorities may include: | authoritiessupervisors. |
Equipment may include: | canyoning equipmentabseiling and belaying equipmentsafety, first aid and rescue equipment navigation equipmentcommunication equipmentrepair equipment. |
Relevant information may include: | safety procedureslogistical detailsrisk and hazard prevention and managementcanyoning, abseiling and belaying techniquesresponsible and safe behaviour. |
Safety procedures may include: | A - anchors - secure and suitable to applicationB - buckles - locked as per manufacturers recommendationsC- connector - locked, secured and orientatedD - devices - threaded correctly and securedE - everything else including end or rope knots, friction hitches, belayer ready, helmet chin strap, clothing, jewellery and hair secured.F - friend - cross check. |
Canyoning techniques may include: | liloing and swimmingriver runningabseiling belayingnavigatingestablishing anchors and belay ropes. |
Variable factors may include: | change of weather and conditionsequipment failureparticipant's needs. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selectionfood selectioninstructional contentinstructional techniqueassessment techniquegroup feedbackdirecting techniquesrescue techniques employed. |