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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. |
Food and water requirements may include: | menu planning and preparationrange of foods. |
Principles of nutrition may include: | food groupsdietary guidelinesindividual food requirements and allergies. |
Hazards may include: | poor visibilitytemperature extremesdifficult snow conditionsdense vegetationgroup management hazards. |
Relevant sources may include: | Bureau of Meteorologyski patrol land managers or agencieslocal knowledge. |
Weather and environmental information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesevent warningsriver levelsynoptic charts. |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditions, including timesseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesgroup size. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safetypermits or permission for accessenvironmental regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safetyuse and maintenance of equipmentcommunication protocolsemergency proceduressnowsport area signs and regulationsAlpine Responsibility Code code of ethics. |
Equipment may include: | touring skispolesski bootsski bindingsbackpack, up to 12kgnavigation equipmentsunglasses or gogglesfirst aid equipmentsafety and rescue equipmentcommunications equipment. |
Comfort and safety may include: | length, weight and width of skigrip and glide zones of skisflex and shape of skiedges tunedfree heellongitudinal rigiditysurfaces waxed and cleaned length of poles and basket typebindings and boots in good working order. |
Minimum supplies may include: | waterproof clothingwhistlefood and waterfirst aid kitmap and compass stove and fuel torch space blanket repair kitsmall sheltersleeping bagsleeping matsnow shovelmobile phone or EPIRB or PLB. |
Skiing skills must include: | diagonal stridesnow plough, glide, brake and turn side stepstep turnsdouble poleherringbonedownhill runkick turntraversebasic skateside-slipstoppingstem-turns and step turnskick and tacking turnstelemark runningself arrest |
Technique may include: | edgingdegree of glidepole positionhand and arm positionbody positionknee flexposition of skis with respect to each otherweight transfersynchronisation of movement. |
Snow conditions may include: | surface snowsnow stabilitysteepness of sloperun-outterrain featuresvisibilitywindsunvegetation. |
Turns may include: | snow ploughstem-turnsopen stance telemark turnsstepkick and tacking turns. |
Turn-shape may include: | long radiusmedium radius. |
Method of climbing and turning may include: | kick-turnstraverseside-stepherringbonediagonal strideremoving skis and walking. |
Risks may include: | hypothermiaheat exhaustioninjuries exhaustionlost party or party memberequipment and course failure. |
Safety of others may include: | speeddistance from other skiers. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selectionfood selection. |