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 according to participants needs and abilities

make decisions affecting activity

respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and natural pitch suitable for the participants

organise participants into manageable groups for climbing and belaying

language literacy and numeracy skills to

produce an activity plan for the climbing activity

complete postactivity participant and self evaluations

perform basic calculations to determine equipment needs based on height of pitch

apply for permission or permits to use natural climbing pitch to guide a group

effective and efficient personal climbing skills to demonstrate and explain climbing and belaying techniques to participants

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 safe conduct of climbing activities

minimal impact climbing codes to ensure protection of the environment

information about local area to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential climbing hazards and any special restrictions applying to the area

equipment types characteristics and technology used for climbing on natural 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

nutritional requirements when climbing to maintain wellbeing

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

belay systems devices and anchors appropriate for top rope natural 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 activity

hazards that may be experienced in a natural 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 within activity constraints and guides and monitors the group in a safe and professional manner

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

encourages and responds to feedback from participants and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure safely leading climbing activities that reflect the needs 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 guide and document climbing activities for a variety of participants

a natural top rope climbing site suitable for the participants

a group of participants to take part in the climbing activity

equipment such as harnesses helmets belay devices ropes gloves karabiners climbing shoes food and water and safety 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

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

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

SISOCLNA Apply climbing skills on natural surfaces

SISOCLN302A Apply climbing skills on natural surfaces

SISOCLNA Establish belays for climbing on natural surfaces

SISOCLN303A Establish belays for climbing on natural surfaces

SISOVTRA Perform vertical rescue

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescue.

Condition of participants may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Hazards may include:

Natural surfaces may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Appropriate authorities may include:

Equipment may include:

Belay types may include:

Relevant information may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety checks may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Variable factors may include:

Relevant aspects may include: