Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an appropriate canyoning session

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan canyoning sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing techniques

anticipate and respond to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and suitable locations

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for canyoning activities

language and literacy skills to

produce canyoning and instructional plans for the session

complete post session participant and self evaluations

personal canyoning skills to a high level of technical correctness to enable demonstration and explanation of techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies whilst instructing canyoning

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe conduct of canyoning activities performed during canyoning sessions

minimal impact canyoning codes to ensure protection of the environment

site specific information to enable safe and effective planning and management of potential canyoning hazards and any special restrictions applying to the area

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

clothing and footwear requirements and factors affecting appropriate clothing selection such as layering and protective clothing

care and maintenance of canyoning equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

instructional techniques and strategies applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities to enable effective instruction of participants with different needs and characteristics

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy throughout the session

canyoning techniques and common communication systems used between abseilers and belayers when canyoning to reduce risk

belay systems devices and anchors appropriate for a range of canyons

technical canyoning knowledge such as advantages and disadvantages of various knots in a variety of situations

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

first aid emergency and rescue procedures 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

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for canyoning sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve canyoning performance

uses and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of multiple canyoning activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan instruct and document canyoning sessions

a suitable canyon location for the conduct of instructional sessions

a group of participants to take part in the canyoning session

canyoning abseiling belaying protection navigation communication safety first aid and teaching equipment

relevant regulatory requirements

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 and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all canyoning activities

observation of safe canyoning instruction monitoring and adjustment according to participants needs and characteristics

portfolio of canyoning session plans

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

SISOCAYA Establish complex belays in canyons

SISOCAY406A Establish complex belays in canyons

SISOOPSA Interpret weather conditions in the field

SISOOPS303A Interpret weather conditions in the field

SISOVTRA Perform complex vertical rescues

SISOVTR402A Perform complex vertical rescues.

Characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Canyoning plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Contingency plans may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant information may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Canyoning skills may include:

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

Relevant aspects may include: