Required skills

planning and organising skills to allocate and select relevant food water clothing and equipment for the overnight snow activity

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

problemsolving skills to

respond to changing conditions

navigate along safe lines to an overnight destination

make decisions about potential hazards

determine activityspecific skills to use according to the conditions

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

self management skills to

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve technique

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 snowcraft activities

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

equipment types characteristics and technology used for overnight snow activities 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

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

snow shelter construction techniques to locate and build a snow shelter in emergency circumstances

signs symptoms and first aid of common snowrelated conditions such as hypothermia to enable efficient treatment

weather and environmental information and factors affecting snow conditions to ascertain possible impact on activities

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

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

identifies potential hazards and risks associated with the snow activity and applies knowledge of weather and snow conditions to take adequate safety precautions in potential avalanche areas

demonstrates the construction of a range of emergency snow shelters to accommodate a small group of people reflects on own performance and identifies any areas requiring improvements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple overnight snowcraft activities at a suitable snow location to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable snow location to undertake snow activities and overnight stays

activityspecific navigation overnight emergency first aid and rescue equipment

resources and information to plan and prepare for the overnight snow 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 personal safety strategies and techniques used in snow conditions

observation of safe participation and demonstration of safe overnight snowcraft skills such as selecting a safe line of travel which reduces exposure to avalanches

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 may be assessed with the following unit

SISOOPSA Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site

SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site

SISOSKTA Day ski tour away from a patrolled area

SISOSKT303A Day ski tour away from a patrolled area

SISOSKTA Guide day ski tours

SISOSKT304A Guide day ski tours

SISOSKBA Snowboard on intermediate terrain

SISOSKB302A Snowboard on intermediate terrain

SISOSKBA Guide day snowboarding activities

SISOSKB303A Guide day snowboarding activities.

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Conditions may include:

Duration may include:

Snow activity may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Comfort and safety may include:

Equipment may include:

Minimum emergency and safety equipment may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Factors contributing to avalanches may include:

Factors may include:

Type of emergency snow shelter may include:

Relevant aspects may include: