Required skills

problemsolving skills to

select anchors and belay systems for the context and conditions of the activity

identify and eliminate hazards

rig and derig ropes and ladders safely

self management skills to take responsibility for the rigging and derigging of ropes and ladders

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe conduct of all rigging activities

equipment types characteristics and technology used to rig ropes and ladders for caving activities

care and maintenance of equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements as advised by the manufacturers specifications for equipment use

ladders ropes and belay and anchor systems required to rig and derig ladder pitches for caving activities

caving techniques situations and activities requiring use of ladder pitches

types of knots their advantages and disadvantages and their impact on rigging activities

safety systems and emergency procedures relevant to the location and situation 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

selects and uses anchors knots belay techniques and rigging equipment within a known range of predictable caving contexts

sets up belay systems suitable to the situation and abilities of those participating

identifies and eliminates or minimises hazards where required

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in rigging and derigging of ropes and ladders on multiple occasions in caving environments that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

suitable natural cave sites with the potential for rigging ladders and belays

rigging equipment and natural or fixed anchors to rig ladder pitch

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 rigging and derigging ladder pitches within a caving context

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe and appropriate use of rigging equipment

observation of dealing with hazards throughout the rigging and derigging process

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

SISOCVEA Apply laddering skills

SISOCVE304A Apply laddering skills.

Anchors may include:

Knots may include:

Rigging equipment may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Belay system may include: