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 according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing climbing techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to non routine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a multi pitch artificial site suitable for the participants

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for climbing and belaying

language and literacy skills to

produce climbing and instructional plans for the climbing session

complete post session participant and self evaluations

instructional techniques to suit a range of participants needs and characteristics

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 and or rescue in emergencies

Required knowledge

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

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

equipment types characteristics and technology used for multi pitch 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

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

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

belay systems devices and anchors appropriate for multi 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 session if outdoors

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 and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for multi pitch climbing session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to improve climbing performance

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

evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of climbing activities using instructional techniques that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan instruct and document climbing sessions for a variety of participants

a multi pitch artificial climbing site suitable for the conduct of instructional sessions

a group of participants to take part in the climbing session

equipment such as harnesses helmets belay devices ropes gloves karabiners chalk quick draws and climbing shoes

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

observation of safe climbing instruction monitoring and adjustment according to participants needs and characteristics

review of climbing session 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

SISOVTRA Perform vertical rescues

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues

SISOCLAA Apply multi pitch lead climbing skills on artificial surfaces

SISOCLA407A Apply multi pitch lead climbing skills on artificial surfaces

SISOCLAA Establish belays for multi pitch climbing on artificial surfaces

SISOCLA408A Establish belays for multi pitch climbing on artificial surfaces.

Guidance information for assessment

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Climbing plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Artificial surfaces may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Contingency plans may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant information may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Climbing skills may include:

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

Opportunities may include:

Relevant aspects may include: