Required skills

planning and organising skills to allocate and select relevant food water clothing and equipment for overnight activities

communication skills to interact with other participants to maintain a positive and safe skiing environment

problemsolving skills to respond to changing conditions and to determine techniques to use according to the difficult conditions

numeracy skills to plan routes and calculate grid and magnetic bearings using a map and compass

self management skills to

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve technique

literacy skills to analyse interpret and apply weather and environmental information relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

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

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all overnight ski touring activities in difficult terrain

Alpine Responsibility Code safe mountain travelling and minimal impact codes to ensure safety and protection of environment

equipment types characteristics and technology used for ski touring and camping the advantages and disadvantages and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

clothing requirements for outdoor activities and factors affecting appropriate clothing selection such as layering and protective clothing

advanced ski touring techniques in difficult terrain including slopes angled up to and including degrees

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy throughout the overnight trip

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity

emergency procedures and potential hazards such as avalanches relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

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

plans equipment and supply requirements appropriate to the conditions and duration of the overnight ski touring activity

applies to the full range of ski towing skills to and advanced level of technique when moving up and downill on slopes angled up to and including degrees

evaluates and reflects on own skiing performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in advanced overnight ski touring activities in non patrolled areas with untracked and ungroomed snow to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable non patrolled ski touring location with untracked and ungroomed slopes angled up to and including degrees

ski touring safety first aid overnight and navigation equipment

resources and information to plan and prepare for the overnight ski touring activity

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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of overnight ski touring strategies and techniques

observation of safe participation and demonstration of advanced ski touring skills such as the application of a variety of climbing and turning methods while carrying a back pack or towing a sled in difficult terrain

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following unit

SISOOPSA Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site

SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site.

Guidance information for assessment

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Hazards may include:

Equipment may include:

Comfort and safety may include:

Minimum supplies may include:

Skiing skills must include:

Snow conditions may include:

Advanced turns may include:

Range of snow conditions may include:

Turn-shape may include:

Method of climbing and turning may include:

Skier's needs may include:

Risks may include:

Safety of others may include:

Relevant aspects may include: