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: | previous experiencephysical capabilitiesageinjuries and illnesses. |
Plan may include: | aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocation, equipment and resources guide and participant ratiossafety, minimal impact and emergency requirements. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safetycave access and permit requirements working with childrenequal opportunityprivacyenvironmental regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safetyuse and maintenance of equipmentcommunication protocolsassessment procedurestime and budget constraintsconfidentiality of participant informationcode of ethicsAustralian Speleological Federation Codes and Guidelines:Cave Safety GuidelinesCode of Ethics and ConservationMinimal Impact Caving CodeCave Diving Code of Practice. |
Trip objectives may include: | explorationmeeting peoplesurveyinginterpretationteam buildingfitness targetsadventure and recreation. |
Belay systems may include: | top belaybottom belaybottom brakeself belay. |
Hazards may include: | environmental hazards set-up hazards group management hazardscaver hazardsdangerous fauna and flora. |
Risks may include: | hypothermiainjuries and illnessesexhaustiondehydrationphobiasstings or bitesequipment failure. |
Relevant sources may include: | bureau of meteorologymedianational parks and wildlife centrespoliceinternet. |
Weather information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesweather warnings. |
Food and water requirements may include: | menu planning and preparationrange of foods. |
Contextual issues may include: | season and weathercave features participant characteristicsnumber of staff length, depth and complexity of cave safety requirements. |
Equipment may include: | caving equipment safety equipmentrescue equipmentartificial protection - if applicable navigation equipmentcommunication equipment. |
Relevant information may include: | safety and minimal impact procedureslogistical detailsrisk and hazard prevention and managementcaving techniques abseiling and belaying techniquesresponsible and safe behaviour. |
Safety procedures may include: | symptoms, treatment and prevention of common caving incidents or riskssafe areas and or boundariescontingency and risk management plan. |
Variable factors may include: | change of weatherequipment failurecave conditions. |
Relevant aspects may include: | use of equipmentcaving, abseiling and belaying skillsactivity organisation and conductcommunication and feedback demonstration of caving, abseiling and belaying techniquessafety practices. |