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 nonroutine 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 postactivity participant and self evaluations

highly developed personal climbing skills to demonstrate and explain climbing and belaying techniques to participants and to perform rescues

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

Required knowledge

requirements of 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 risks and hazards and any special restrictions applying to the site

hazards and risks that may be experienced in an artificial climbing environment

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 equipment log books and retirement of gear 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

direct and indirect rescue techniques used in various artificial surface situations

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

emergency procedures 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 ability to

plan guide and monitor the climbing activity of the group in a safe and professional manner

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

encourage and respond to participant feedback and evaluate own guiding performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas for improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure 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 surface suitable for the participants

a group of participants to take part in the climbing activities

equipment such as harnesses belay devices ropes and carabiners

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 interaction 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

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Condition of participants may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Activity objectives may include:

Hazards and risks may include:

Artificial surfaces may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Appropriate authorities may include:

Equipment may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Belay system may include:

Relevant information may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Participant performance may include:

Variable factors may include:

Rescue strategies may include:

Approach procedures may include:

Resources may include:

Relevant aspects may include: