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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. |
Participant's needs and characteristics may include: | agefitness level and physical capabilitiesclimbing skills and knowledgeinjuries and illnesses. |
Session's aims and objectives may include: | developing climbing on natural surface skillseducationdevelopmenttherapy fitness targetsrecreation. |
Instructional plan may include: | top rope climbing activities and drillsduration of activities and drills. |
Climbing plan may include: | session's aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocation or siteinstructor and participant ratiosresources and equipmentweather detailsparticipant information:safety requirementsrisk management planrelevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.rescue equipmentrescue and evacuation plan. |
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 informationinstructor and participant ratioscode of ethics. |
Hazards may include: | temperature extremesslippery or unstable terraindangerous animals and insectsstinging trees and nettlesdense vegetationgroup management hazards. |
Natural surfaces may include: | boulderscliffs. |
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. |
Contingency plans may include: | poor communication conditions injuries escape or retreat options off route possibilities. |
Equipment may include: | climbing equipmentsafety equipmentrescue equipment. |
Resources may include: | food and waterteaching aids. |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditions, including timesseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesgroup size. |
Relevant information may include: | equipment requirements, selection and usesafety proceduresrisk preventionpossible hazardsrisk managementlead climbing and belaying techniquescommunicationobjectivesrules and codesresponsible and safe behaviour. |
Feedback may include: | information on participant progressany improvements neededverbalwrittenvisual. |
Communication system may include: | callsradiohand 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 systemtop rope climbing techniquebelaying techniqueattitude and behaviournegotiation of hazardsuse of equipment. |
Instructional techniques may include: | sequence of instruction:simple to complexpart to wholechronologicalknown to unknownD.E.D.I.C.T:demonstrateexplaindemonstrateinstructcritiquetestE.D.I.C.T:explaindemonstrateinstructcritiquetestI.D.E.A:introducedemonstrateexplain apply |
Activity specific knowledge may include: | relevant legislationorganisational policies and proceduresestablishment of anchors and ropesfactors to consider when planning a climbminimal impact practicesrisk and hazard managementequipment selection, use and maintenance communication systems used in climbing. |
Top rope climbing skills may include: | top rope belaying techniquesestablishment of ropes for top rope climbinguse and knowledge of different climbing techniquesknots appropriate to top rope climbingrescue procedures relevant to top rope climbingcommunication between climber and belayernegotiation of hazards and ensure safety of self and groupuse and maintenance of equipment. |
Safety and rescue procedures may include: | emergency response proceduresgroup management in emergency situationsrelevant legislationorganisational policies and proceduresemergency response equipmentunderstanding of safety practices. |
Opportunities may include: | locations suitable to skill levelrange of equipment and clothing availableclimbing clubs or groups in the local area. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selectionfood selectioninstructional contentinstructional techniqueassessment techniquegroup feedbackdirecting techniquesrescue techniques employed. |