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. |
Condition of participants may include: | skill levelprevious experiencephysical capabilitiesfitness levelageinjuries and illnesses. |
Plan may include: | activity aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocation or siteguide and participant ratiosresourcesequipmentfood and waterweather detailsparticipant information:safety requirementsrisk management planrelevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safetypermits or permission for access environmental regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | risk management proceduresoccupational health and safetytime and budget constraintsuse and maintenance of equipmentcommunication protocolsconfidentiality of participant informationguide and participant ratiosemergency and safety procedurescode of ethics. |
Session's aims and objectives may include: | developing climbing on natural surface skillseducationdevelopmenttherapy fitness targetsrecreation. |
Hazards may include: | temperature extremesslippery or unstable terraindangerous animals and insectsstinging trees and nettlesdense vegetationgroup management hazards. |
Natural surfaces may include: | cliffsboulders. |
Risks may include: | hypothermiaheat exhaustioninjuries exhaustionlost party or party memberequipment failure. |
Relevant sources may include: | Bureau of Meteorologymedialand managers or agencieslocal knowledge. |
Weather and environmental information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesweather warningsevent warningsriver levelssynoptic chartshigh and low tide predictions. |
Food and water requirements may include: | range of foods:perishabilitypackagingstorage. |
Principles of nutrition may include: | food groupsdietary guidelines. |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditions, including timesseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesgroup size. |
Appropriate authorities may include: | waterways departmentssurf rescueauthoritiessupervisors. |
Equipment may include: | climbing equipmentsafety equipmentrescue equipmentartificial protectionappropriate clothing and footwear. |
Belay types may include: | top belaybottom belay. |
Relevant information may include: | personal equipment requirements:safety proceduresroute descriptionpreventative measures for riskspossible hazardsenvironmental impact minimisationclimbing and belaying techniquesobjectivesrules and codesresponsible and safe behaviour. |
Communication system may include: | callsradio hand signalswhistles. |
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. |
Participant's performance may include: | use of appropriate communication systemclimbing techniqueattitudenegotiation of hazardsuse of equipment. |
Variable factors may include: | change of weatherequipment failureparticipant's needsclimbing conditions. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selectionfood selectioninstructional contentinstructional techniqueassessment techniquegroup feedbackdirecting techniquesrescue techniques employed. |