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SISOCHC004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up and supervise challenge course sessions, high elements

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SISOCHC004 - Set up and supervise challenge course sessions, high elements
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to supervise activity leaders and participants during challenge course sessions at a facility where high elements are set up. Participants may be individual users or groups attending for purely recreational purposes, or may be groups involved in adventure based learning activities for which there would be a predetermined activity plan.It requires the ability to complete routine visual inspections of course elements, select and set up a sequence of challenge course activities to meet participant needs, to establish belay systems and to monitor participation across multiple course elements. It covers skills for complex rescues.This unit applies to any type of organisation that operates challenge courses including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.It applies to senior activity leaders or challenge course supervisors who work independently using discretion and judgement to manage operational logistics, risk, and any significant problems when they arise.Leaders and supervisors might also be involved in providing adventure based learning outcomes; the skills for which are provided in complementary units.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Challenge Course
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Complete visual inspections.
  • Complete visual inspection of high course elements before commencement of sessions according to organisational schedule and procedures.
  • Confirm no obvious damage to high course elements.
  • Confirm integrity of safety systems.
  • Inspect course site and surrounding area for hazards according to organisational schedule and procedures.
  • Complete required organisational reports to confirm safety.
  • Report on and escalate issues of immediate concern according to organisational procedures.
       
Element: Prepare high element activities and equipment for participants.
  • Identify characteristics, abilities and needs of participants.
  • Select a suitable sequence of high element activities to meet requirements.
  • Select activity equipment according to requirements of known participant characteristics and for general admission participants.
  • Establish any additional equipment required for high elements; complete safety and serviceability checks and reports.
       
Element: Set up belay system.
  • Select and assess condition of anchors along course for attachment of safety lines and belays.
  • Select harnesses and belay system suitable for the course element, conditions and participant.
  • Choose a belay device suitable for the situation and belayer.
  • Complete safety and serviceability checks on equipment and action faulty equipment according to organisational procedures.
  • Establish participant belays, and self-belays suitable for rescue circumstances.
  • Select and tie appropriate knots and rig ropes suitable for load and function within the belay system.
  • Verify manufacturers' recommendations, equipment limitations and safety margins, and rig equipment accordingly.
  • Complete safety checks on rigging according to organisational procedures.
       
Element: Supervise high element activities.
  • Monitor multiple course elements and performance of belayers and participants.
  • Provide corrective instruction of technique through explanation and demonstration, as required.
  • Direct and supervise activity leaders to ensure safe and positive conduct of all activities.
  • Monitor participant and leader adherence to safety procedures and correct breaches, as required.
  • Respond immediately to hazardous situations and promptly assess risks to minimise risk of injury to participants and others.
  • Direct leaders to amend activities if risk is unacceptable or cease activities when required.
  • Respond to emergency situations according to organisational, emergency response and first aid procedures.
       
Element: Rescue participants or others from high elements.
  • Determine appropriate rescue methods and techniques for situation, according to degree of urgency and condition of person in need of rescue.
  • Determine roles and responsibilities of others and provide clear and concise instructions throughout rescue.
  • Use appropriate approach procedure for element to provide direct rescuee assistance.
  • Operate rescue system to lower persons from high elements.
  • Provide clear and concise instructions and information to person being rescued.
  • Safely and efficiently escape a loaded belay system and transfer from belay device to direct connection to anchor.
       
Element: Complete post session responsibilities.
  • Dismantle additional equipment, inspect for wear or breakage, tag faults and store in designated.
  • Lead debrief with team members to identify sessional successes, problems and difficulties.
  • Evaluate and report on feedback from leaders and participants.
  • Identify and report on any course or equipment maintenance requirements.
  • Provide recommendations to improve activities and safety management.
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Complete visual inspection of high course elements before commencement of sessions according to organisational schedule and procedures. 
Confirm no obvious damage to high course elements. 
Confirm integrity of safety systems. 
Inspect course site and surrounding area for hazards according to organisational schedule and procedures. 
Complete required organisational reports to confirm safety. 
Report on and escalate issues of immediate concern according to organisational procedures. 
Identify characteristics, abilities and needs of participants. 
Select a suitable sequence of high element activities to meet requirements. 
Select activity equipment according to requirements of known participant characteristics and for general admission participants. 
Establish any additional equipment required for high elements; complete safety and serviceability checks and reports. 
Select and assess condition of anchors along course for attachment of safety lines and belays. 
Select harnesses and belay system suitable for the course element, conditions and participant. 
Choose a belay device suitable for the situation and belayer. 
Complete safety and serviceability checks on equipment and action faulty equipment according to organisational procedures. 
Establish participant belays, and self-belays suitable for rescue circumstances. 
Select and tie appropriate knots and rig ropes suitable for load and function within the belay system. 
Verify manufacturers' recommendations, equipment limitations and safety margins, and rig equipment accordingly. 
Complete safety checks on rigging according to organisational procedures. 
Monitor multiple course elements and performance of belayers and participants. 
Provide corrective instruction of technique through explanation and demonstration, as required. 
Direct and supervise activity leaders to ensure safe and positive conduct of all activities. 
Monitor participant and leader adherence to safety procedures and correct breaches, as required. 
Respond immediately to hazardous situations and promptly assess risks to minimise risk of injury to participants and others. 
Direct leaders to amend activities if risk is unacceptable or cease activities when required. 
Respond to emergency situations according to organisational, emergency response and first aid procedures. 
Determine appropriate rescue methods and techniques for situation, according to degree of urgency and condition of person in need of rescue. 
Determine roles and responsibilities of others and provide clear and concise instructions throughout rescue. 
Use appropriate approach procedure for element to provide direct rescuee assistance. 
Operate rescue system to lower persons from high elements. 
Provide clear and concise instructions and information to person being rescued. 
Safely and efficiently escape a loaded belay system and transfer from belay device to direct connection to anchor. 
Dismantle additional equipment, inspect for wear or breakage, tag faults and store in designated. 
Lead debrief with team members to identify sessional successes, problems and difficulties. 
Evaluate and report on feedback from leaders and participants. 
Identify and report on any course or equipment maintenance requirements. 
Provide recommendations to improve activities and safety management. 

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