Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an overnight ski touring trip that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the trip

interact with participants to create a safe and positive ski touring environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable overnight ski touring trip according to participants needs and abilities

make decisions about potential hazards that may affect activities

respond to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

organise participants into manageable groups for ski touring

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the overnight ski touring trip

complete post activity participant and self evaluations

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

personal ski touring skills to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate and explain techniques to participants

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

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all activities performed during overnight ski touring activities

Alpine Responsibility Code and skiing practices snowsport area signs and regulations and minimal impact codes to ensure safety and protection of environment

location specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential overnight ski touring hazards and any special restrictions applying to the area

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

use care and maintenance of skiing and camping equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during the overnight ski touring trip

ski touring skills and common communication methods used between skiers

technical ski touring knowledge such as techniques and procedures to suit the features of the terrain

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

hazards that may be experienced in various conditions on different terrain

first aid emergency and rescue procedures relevant to the location to ensure safety of 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 within activity constraints and guides and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner

applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during ski touring trips

encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the safe guiding of groups in overnight ski touring activities in suitable snowsport areas that are appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable snowsport area to guide groups in multiple overnight ski touring activities

participants to take part in the overnight ski touring trip

ski touring safety first aid rescue repair navigation overnight and communication equipment

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan guide and document overnight ski touring activities for a variety of participants

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

observation of interaction with a group of participants including conveying information for safe participation

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all overnight ski touring activities

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure

review of overnight ski touring trip plans

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

SISONAVA Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment

SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment

SISOSKTA Day ski tour away from a patrolled area

SISOSKT303A Day ski tour away from a patrolled area

SISOSKTA Apply snowcraft skills for day touring

SISOSKT305A Apply snowcraft skills for day touring.

Guidance information for assessment

Condition of participants may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Trip objectives may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant information may include:

Ski touring skills and techniques must include:

Variable factors may include:

Relevant aspects may include: