Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan a climbing activity that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the activity

interact with participants to create a safe and positive climbing environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable climbing activity

make decisions affecting activity including responding appropriately to non routine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and artificial pitch

organise participants into manageable groups for climbing and belaying

language and literacy skills to

produce an activity plan

complete post activity participant and self evaluations

personal climbing skills to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate and explain climbing and belaying techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of climbing activities

site specific information to assist in planning and enable management of potential climbing hazards and any special restrictions applying to the site

equipment types characteristics and technology used for climbing on artificial surfaces the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

clothing and footwear requirements for climbing activities to ensure comfort and safety

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

climbing techniques and common communication methods and calls used between climbers and belayers to reduce risk during climbing on artificial surfaces

belay systems devices and anchors appropriate for single pitch artificial surfaces

technical climbing knowledge such as techniques and procedures to suit the features of the surface

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity if appropriate

hazards that may be experienced in an artificial climbing environment

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

plans within activity constraints and guides and leads and monitors the group in a safe and professional manner

applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the climbing activity

encourages and responds to participant feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure top rope that climbing activities reflect the needs of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan guide and document climbing activities for a variety of participants

an artificial climbing site suitable for the participants

a group of participants to take part in the climbing activity

equipment such as harnesses helmets belay devices ropes gloves and karabiners

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 interacting with a group of participants including conveying information for safe participation

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all climbing activities

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure

review of climbing activity 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

SISOCLAA Establish belays for climbing on artificial surfaces

SISOCLA303A Establish belays for climbing on artificial surfaces.

Condition of participants may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Activity objectives may include:

Hazards may include:

Artificial surfaces may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Appropriate authorities may include:

Equipment may include:

Belay system may include:

Relevant information may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Variable factors may include:

Relevant aspects may include: