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. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safetypermits or permission for accessenvironmental regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safetyuse and maintenance of equipmentcommunication protocolsemergency procedurescode of ethics. |
Hazards may include: | temperature extremesslippery or unstable terraindangerous animals and insectsgroup management hazards. |
Risks may include: | falls and slipsinjuries and illnessesheight phobiarope burnequipment failure. |
Artificial surfaces may include: | portable or fixed wallsfixed towers or bridgesindoor or outdoor. |
Relevant sources may include: | Bureau of Meteorologymedialand managers or agenciescoastal patrol or coastguardlocal knowledge. |
Weather and environmental information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesweather warningsevent warningsriver levelssynoptic chartshigh and low tide predictions. |
Communication system may include: | climbing callsradiohand signalswhistles. |
Equipment may include: | helmetskarabinersharnessesglovesbelay deviceslingsropestapeschalk bag and chalk. |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditions, including timesseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesgroup size. |
Safety checks 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 of rope knots, belayer ready, helmet chin strap, clothing, jewellery and hair secured.F- friend - cross check. |
Belay system may include: | top belaybottom belay. |
Knot tying may include: | alpine butterflyend of line loopmid line loopstopper knotrethreaded figure 8figure 8 on bightfriction hitches. |
Features may include: | areteschimneyscornerscracksedgesjugsledgesoverhangspocketsroofsslabs. |
Climbing techniques may include: | bridgingdynamic movement, dead pointingheel hooksjamminglay backinglayaways and side pullsmantle shelvingpinch gripssmearingunderclings. |
Simple obstacles may include: | ledgesoverhangssqueezestraverses. |
Belay device may include: | plate devicetube deviceauto locking device. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selection. |