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Evidence Guide: SISOABN408A - Instruct abseiling on single pitch natural surfaces

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SISOABN408A - Instruct abseiling on single pitch natural surfaces

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan an abseiling session.

  1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
  2. Determine participant's current abseiling knowledge in order to determine the session'saims and objectives.
  3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
  4. Develop an abseiling plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  5. Identify potential hazards associated with abseiling on natural surfaces and minimise risks, according to organisational policies and procedures, to ensure safety of participants.
  6. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans.
Establish participant's needs and characteristics.

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Determine participant's current abseiling knowledge in order to determine the session'saims and objectives.

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Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.

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Develop an abseiling plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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Identify potential hazards associated with abseiling on natural surfaces and minimise risks, according to organisational policies and procedures, to ensure safety of participants.

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Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans.

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Select and organise equipment and resources.

  1. Select and access equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check that it is in good working condition.
  2. Check equipment for safety and suitability, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations, and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.
  3. Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure suitability to the location and activity.
Select and access equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check that it is in good working condition.

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Check equipment for safety and suitability, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations, and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.

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Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure suitability to the location and activity.

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Brief participants.

  1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the abseiling session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
  2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
  3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while abseiling and belaying.
  4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety checks and appropriate behaviour.
Communicate instructions and relevant information about the abseiling session in a manner appropriate to the participants.

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Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.

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Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while abseiling and belaying.

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Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety checks and appropriate behaviour.

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Instruct an abseiling session.

  1. Conduct introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.
  2. Monitor individual participant's performance during abseiling session.
  3. Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart activity specific knowledge, abseiling skills and safety and rescue procedures.
  4. Observe participants during abseiling and belaying and adjust or refine individual and or group technique as required.
  5. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their abseiling skills and knowledge.
Conduct introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.

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Monitor individual participant's performance during abseiling session.

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Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart activity specific knowledge, abseiling skills and safety and rescue procedures.

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Observe participants during abseiling and belaying and adjust or refine individual and or group technique as required.

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Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their abseiling skills and knowledge.

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Complete post-session responsibilities.

  1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  2. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.
  3. Evaluate relevant aspects of abseiling session, and determine the level of learning achieved.
  4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future abseiling instruction sessions.
Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

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Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.

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Evaluate relevant aspects of abseiling session, and determine the level of learning achieved.

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Identify potential areas of improvement for future abseiling instruction sessions.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for abseiling session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants, provides constructive feedback and intervention and modifies instructional techniques and activities to improve participants abseiling performance as required

evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of abseiling activities, using a variety of instructional techniques that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan, instruct and document abseiling sessions for a variety of participants

a natural single pitch abseiling site suitable for the conduct of instructional sessions

a group of participants to take part in the abseiling session

equipment such as harnesses, helmets, belay devices, descending devices, ropes, gloves, karabiners, food and water, and safety and first aid equipment.

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 and or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all abseiling activities during the session

observation of safe abseiling instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics

review of abseiling session plans

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SISOABN305A Guide abseiling on single pitch natural surfaces

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

consult with participants to plan an abseiling session that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive abseiling environment

problem-solving skills to:

plan a suitable abseiling session according to participant's needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing abseiling techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to non-routine situations

planning and organising skills to:

source, allocate and coordinate resources, equipment and a natural pitch

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for abseiling and belaying

language and literacy skills to:

produce abseiling and instructional plans for the abseiling session,

complete post-session participant and self evaluations

instructional techniques to suit a range of participant's needs and characteristics

rope handling, retrieval and knot tying skills to rig ropes and anchors adequately and safely

efficient and effective personal abseiling skills to demonstrate and explain abseiling and belaying techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies whilst instructing abseiling on natural surfaces.

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of abseiling sessions

minimal impact codes to ensure protection of the environment

site specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential abseiling hazards, and any special restrictions applying to the site

equipment types, characteristics and technology used for abseiling on natural surfaces, the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment, and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

clothing and footwear requirements for abseiling activities to ensure comfort and safety

care and maintenance of abseiling equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

instruction techniques and theories applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

abseiling techniques and common communication methods and calls used between abseilers and belayers to reduce risk during abseiling on single pitch natural surfaces

belay systems, devices and anchors appropriate for single pitch natural surfaces

technical single pitch abseiling knowledge, such as techniques and procedures to suit the features of the surface

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

hazards that may be experienced in a natural abseiling environment

emergency procedures, potential hazards and obstacles relevant to the location to ensure safety of self and others.

Range Statement

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.

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

age

cultural factors

fitness level and physical capabilities

abseiling skills and knowledge

injuries and illnesses.

Session's aims and objectives may include:

developing abseiling on natural surface skills

education

development

therapy

fitness targets

recreation.

Instructional plan may include:

abseiling activities and drills

duration of activities and drills.

Abseiling plan may include:

session's aims and objectives

date, time and duration

location

instructor and participant ratios

resources and equipment

food and water

weather details

participant information

safety requirements

risk management plan.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations

marine regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

time and budget constraints

use and maintenance of equipment

communication protocols

confidentiality of participant information

instructor and participant ratios

emergency and safety procedures

code of ethics.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards.

Natural surfaces may include:

cliffs

boulders

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment failure.

Relevant sources may include:

Bureau of Meteorology

media

land managers or agencies

coastal patrol or coastguard

volunteer marine rescue

local knowledge

Weather and environmental information may include:

satellite images

daily and weekly forecasts

maximum and minimum temperatures

weather warnings

event warnings

river levels

synoptic charts

high and low tide predictions.

Contingency plan may include:

change location

reduce duration

cancel

postpone

Equipment may include:

abseiling equipment

safety equipment

rescue equipment

Resources may include:

food and water

teaching aids

suitable natural single pitch surface for instructing abseiling.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Relevant information may include:

equipment requirements, selection and use

safety procedures

possible hazards

abseiling and belaying techniques

objectives

rules and codes

responsible and safe behaviour.

Communication system may include:

calls

radio

hand signals

whistles.

Safety checks may include:

A - anchors - secure and suitable to application

B - buckles - locked as per manufacturers recommendations

C - connectors - locked, secured and orientated

D - devices - threaded correctly and secured

E - everything else including end of rope knots, friction hitches, belayer ready, helmet chin strap, clothing, jewellery and hair secured

F - friend - cross check.

Participant's performance may include:

use of appropriate communication system

abseiling technique

belaying technique

attitude and behaviour

negotiation of hazards

use of equipment.

Instructional techniques may include:

part to whole

sequential

known to unknown

D.E.D.I.C.T:

demonstrate

explain

demonstrate

instruct

critique

test

E.D.I.C.T:

explain

demonstrate

instruct

critique

test

I.D.E.A:

introduce

demonstrate

explain

apply

orientate, enhance, synthesise

Activity specific knowledge may include:

abseiling skills and techniques

establishment of ropes

features of a natural surface

minimal impact practices

risk and hazard management

equipment selection, use and maintenance

communication systems used in abseiling.

Abseiling skills may include:

abseiling and belaying techniques

establishment and retrieval of ropes for a single pitch

communication of progress

negotiation of hazards and or risks

use and maintenance of equipment.

Safety and rescue procedures may include:

emergency response procedures

group management in emergency situations

emergency response equipment

understanding of safety practices.

Opportunities may include:

locations suitable to skill level

range of equipment and clothing available

abseiling clubs or groups in the local area.

Relevant aspects may include:

objectives

planning process

activity site

weather

equipment selection

clothing selection

food selection

instructional content

instructional technique

assessment technique

group feedback

directing techniques

rescue techniques employed.