The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Belay system may include: | top belaybottom belay. |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditions, including timesseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesgroup size. |
Environmental impact may include: | rock dislodgement compacting of soil damage to flora, faunaeffect on other users of the site. |
Equipment may include: | ropes cordtape slingskarabinersrope protectorsbelay devices. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safetypermits or permission for access environmental regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | operating procedures and company or enterprise policiesoccupational health and safetyuse and maintenance of equipmentcommunication protocolsemergency procedurescode of ethics. |
Anchors may include: | natural: treesbouldersknobs of rockfixed: bolts chainsconcrete bollards. |
Participants may include: | experienced inexperienced adults children. |
Condition of the anchors may include: | age location wear decay corrosion weathering environmental stress insect damage. |
Likely load may include: | group size set up type of climb conducted climber ability techniquepossible forces generated during a fall. |
Belay device may include: | plate devicetube deviceauto locking devicebody belayhitch such as Munter or Italian. |
Natural surface may include: | cliffsboulders. |
Safety checks may include: | A - anchors - secure and suitable to applicationB - buckles - locked as per manufacturers recommendationsC - connectors - locked, secured and orientatedD - devices - threaded correctly and securedE - everything else including end of rope knots, friction hitches, belayer ready, helmet chin strap, clothing, jewellery and hair securedF - friend - cross check |
Knots may include: | figure eight bowlinealpine butterflyclove hitchtape or water knot. |
Hazards may include: | temperature extremesslippery or unstable terraindangerous animals and insectsstinging trees and nettlesdense vegetationgroup management hazards. |
Safety of belayer may include: | attachment to anchor or alternate safety system positioning out of direct line of rock or equipment fall. |