Required skills

problemsolving skills to

minimise and or eliminate hazards

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

complex 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 complex 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 multi pitch natural surfaces

technical abseiling and equipment knowledge to establish top and bottom belays

advantages and disadvantages of different knots 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

identifies factors affecting the stability and selection of fixed natural and or artificial anchors and selects anchors for simple complex single and multipitch abseils that are suitable for differing participant abilities and rigging situations in a canyon environment

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 complex belays in canyon environments to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

suitable canyoning locations with vertical multi pitches a variety of anchors hazards obstacles and features that allow participant to demonstrate a variety of rigging skills

equipment required for the establishment of complex 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

observation of safe participation and demonstration of setting up a broad range of belay systems and anchors suitable to different contexts and participants

observation of dealing with contingencies such as equipment failure

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures and factors affecting the stability and selection of fixed natural and or artificial anchors for simple complex single and multipitch abseils

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 advanced vertical canyoning skills

SISOCAY405A Apply advanced vertical canyoning skills

SISOVTRA Perform complex vertical rescues

SISOVTR402A Perform complex 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:

Protection may include:

Safety checks may include:

Knots may include:

Hazards may include:

Safety of belayer may include: