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 nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

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

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for climbing and belaying

language literacy and numeracy skills to

produce climbing and instructional plans for the climbing session

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

complete post session participant and self evaluations

apply for permission or permits to use a restricted natural climbing site to instruct a group

instructional techniques to suit a range of participants needs and characteristics

efficient and effective personal climbing skills 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 whilst instructing climbing on natural surfaces

Required knowledge

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

information about local site 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 climbing on restricted 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

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 restricted climbing on natural surfaces

belay systems devices knots and anchors appropriate for climbing on top rope natural sites

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

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 and delivers precise relevant information explanations and demonstrations for top rope climbing session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

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

encourages and responds to feedback from participants and 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 a variety of 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

instructional tools such as videos DVDs televisions whiteboards books magazines handouts and the internet

a top rope natural climbing site with clearly defined operating procedures 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 karabiners chalk protection 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

oral 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

SISOCLNA Establish belays for climbing on natural surfaces

SISOCLN303A Establish belays for climbing on natural 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:

Natural 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:

Feedback may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety checks may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Activity specific knowledge may include:

Top rope climbing skills may include:

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

Opportunities may include:

Relevant aspects may include: