Required skills

problemsolving skills to

select anchors for the context and conditions at the site

assess condition of anchors equipment and pitch prior to use

solve nonroutine multi pitch rigging problems

rig rebelays redirections ropes and anchors safely

identify and eliminate pitch hazards to enable safe ascent and descent

self management skills to take responsibility for rigging a complex multi pitch within the context of a cave

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 activities

natural fixed and artificial anchors and equipment types characteristics and technology used in complex multi pitch situations

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

difficult rigging situations and nonroutine rigging problems that may require rebelays and redirections

knots used in caving when rigging complex multi pitches

characteristics of the cave location to enable safe access to and egress from the site

rescue and emergency procedures relevant to the location and complex 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

independently selects natural fixed and or artificial anchors and other relevant caving and safety equipment according to contextual issues

identifies and negotiates pitch hazards difficult rigging conditions and complex nonroutine situations to rig multi pitches that enable safe ascent and descent

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in rigging multi pitches in complex vertical cave systems that reflect local conditions and are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

natural multi pitch cave sites suitable for the rigging of complex vertical systems

natural fixed and artificial anchors to rig a complex pitch

caving and safety 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 selecting suitable anchors for the rigging of a complex multi pitch vertical cave system

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation to enable safe conduct of all rigging activities

observation of rigging a complex multi pitch cave system including rebelays and redirections

observation of identifying and dealing with nonroutine rigging problems pitch hazards and difficult rigging conditions

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 vertical caving skills

SISOCVE411A Apply vertical caving skills.

Condition may include:

Anchors may include:

Likely load may include:

Stability of surroundings may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Equipment may include:

Environmental impact may include:

Participant may include:

Belay system may include:

Cave site may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Knots may include:

Difficult rigging situations may include:

Complex rigging may include: