Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan for an off-piste alpine skiing activity.
- Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the off-pisteconditions.
- Identify an appropriate activity site or location according to contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Determine possible hazards associated with skiing off-piste in a variety of conditions.
- Access relevantsources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plans.
- Select appropriate equipment.
- Select suitable equipment after consideration of design and or construction features and contextual issues, and check that it is in good working order.
- Adjust and fit equipment, according to manufacturer's specification, to ensure comfort and safety.
- Select personal clothing for activity according to the design and or construction features appropriate for the conditions.
- Apply alpine skiing techniques in off-piste conditions.
- Execute alpine skiing techniques in parallel turns in off-piste conditions, demonstrating efficient movement and coordination of the planes of movement.
- Perform linked parallel turns through the fall line in off-piste terrain.
- Apply speed control using turn-shape that is adapted for snow conditions and terrain.
- Approach hazards in a safe manner and minimise risks to self and group where possible.
- Take measures to guard personal safety and safety of others while skiing.
- Evaluate off-piste alpine skiing activity.