Required skills

problemsolving skills to select appropriate anchors and belay

rope handling and knot tying skills to rig ropes and anchors adequately and safely

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 the safe conduct of multi pitch climbing on artificial surfaces

equipment types characteristics and technology used to establish belays for multi pitch climbing on artificial surfaces

care and maintenance of equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements as advised by the manufacturers specifications and recommendations for equipment use

belay and anchor systems appropriate for multi pitch artificial climbing surfaces

technical climbing and equipment knowledge to establish top and bottom belays

types of knots their advantages and disadvantages 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

independently selects appropriate equipment and carries out safety checks to ensure effective working order

differentiates between the types of belay systems anchors and knots and their suitability to different rigging situations and uses discretion and judgement to determine belay system required for climbing in routine and nonroutine multi pitch contexts

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 participation in multiple rigging of anchors and equipment to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must ensure access to

resources and information regarding climbing and belaying equipment

suitable artificial multi pitch climbing sites with fixed anchors and varying qualities and features that allow participant to demonstrate rigging skills

other climbing participants to assist in belaying and rigging

equipment such as anchors harnesses belay systems belay devices slings ropes karabiners and first aid equipment

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 of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe and appropriate use of all climbing equipment

observation of safe participation and demonstration of setting up belay systems suitable to different contexts and participants

observation of dealing with contingencies such as equipment failure

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 Apply multi pitch lead climbing skills on artificial surfaces

SISOCLA407A Apply multi pitch lead climbing skills on artificial surfaces

Belay system 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:

Artificial surface conditions may include:

Safety checks may include:

Knots may include:

Hazards may include:

Safety of belayer may include: