Required skills

communication skills to

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

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive climbing environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable climbing session

address participant difficulties in developing climbing techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable artificial surface

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for climbing and belaying

language and literacy skills to

produce climbing and instructional plans

complete postsession participant and self evaluations

instructional techniques to suit a range of participant needs and characteristics

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

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies whilst instructing climbing on artificial surfaces

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 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

instruction techniques and theories applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

climbing techniques 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

first aid and 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 and instruct climbing activities using a variety of instructional techniques that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants

observe and monitor the progress of participants provide constructive feedback and intervention and modify instructional techniques and activities to improve climbing performance

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

evaluate and reflect on own instruction performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need 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

climbing 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

Participant needs and characteristics may include:

Session aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Climbing plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Artificial surfaces may include:

Hazards and risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information 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:

Instructional techniques may include:

Climbing specific knowledge and skills may include:

Participant performance may include:

Approach procedures may include:

Rescue strategies may include:

Resources may include:

Relevant aspects may include: