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Evidence Guide: SISOBWG302A - Apply intermediate bushwalking skills

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SISOBWG302A - Apply intermediate bushwalking skills

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

Plan for a bushwalk.

  1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the duration of the walk to maintain physiological well being during activity.
  2. Identify an appropriate activity location according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  3. Obtain and become familiar with appropriate map for the intended walk.
  4. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activities.
  5. Identify possible hazards and changing conditions associated with the activity.
Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the duration of the walk to maintain physiological well being during activity.

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Identify an appropriate activity location according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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Obtain and become familiar with appropriate map for the intended walk.

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Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activities.

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Identify possible hazards and changing conditions associated with the activity.

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Select equipment.

  1. Select equipment according to contextual issues and check to ensure that it is in good working condition.
  2. Adjust and fit equipment to ensure comfort and safety according to organisational policies and procedures.
  3. Ensure pack weight is appropriate to body weight and level of fitness.
  4. Select personal clothing and footwear, and identify the design and or construction features that make it appropriate.
Select equipment according to contextual issues and check to ensure that it is in good working condition.

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Adjust and fit equipment to ensure comfort and safety according to organisational policies and procedures.

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Ensure pack weight is appropriate to body weight and level of fitness.

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Select personal clothing and footwear, and identify the design and or construction features that make it appropriate.

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Apply walking skills.

  1. Adopt appropriate posture when lifting and carrying backpack.
  2. Approach obstacles and hazards in a safe manner and minimise risks to self and group where possible.
  3. Apply ascending and descending techniques on slopes.
  4. Maintain an appropriate walking rhythm and pace according to conditions.
  5. Follow a route in difficult or trackless areas, demonstrating use of navigation aids.
Adopt appropriate posture when lifting and carrying backpack.

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Approach obstacles and hazards in a safe manner and minimise risks to self and group where possible.

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Apply ascending and descending techniques on slopes.

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Maintain an appropriate walking rhythm and pace according to conditions.

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Follow a route in difficult or trackless areas, demonstrating use of navigation aids.

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Evaluate the bushwalk.

  1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the walk.
  2. Identify improvements for future walks.
Evaluate relevant aspects of the walk.

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Identify improvements for future walks.

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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:

applies relevant processes to plan equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions and duration of the bushwalk

demonstrates bushwalking techniques including ascending and descending techniques on slopes

adapts to problems or issues that may arise during the walk, such as change in weather conditions, and makes appropriate adjustments in response to these contingencies to ensure safety of self and group

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple bushwalking activities in difficult or trackless areas that reflect local conditions demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

resources and information, such as maps and meteorological data, to plan for the bushwalk

a suitable outdoor location with tracks that have limited modifications and indistinct alignment, minimal clearance and signage, and may have terrain and man-made hazards

bushwalking, navigation and safety 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 or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all bushwalking activities

observation of safe participation and demonstration of bushwalking skills

observation of dealing with contingencies, such as changing weather conditions

written or verbal self evaluation

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:

SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

literacy skills to:

read and interpret maps

analyse weather and environmental information

planning and organising skills to select an appropriate activity location and equipment

communication skills to:

interact with other participants

follow instructions and procedures

numeracy skills to navigate and follow a route using a map and compass

problem-solving skills to deal with unforeseen circumstances such as changes in weather conditions

survival skills to keep warm and sheltered in the case of extreme environmental conditions and or loss of equipment

minimal impact camping skills to use lightweight, portable equipment

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 bushwalking activities

minimal impact walking codes to ensure protection of environment

equipment types, characteristics and technology used for bushwalking, the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment, and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

packing and maintenance techniques before, during and after the activity to protect personal and group equipment and ensure prolonged life

pack handling, packing and lifting techniques to prevent and avoid injury

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

principles of nutrition to maintain health during activity

navigation techniques in difficult or trackless areas to determine location, direction and potential hazards

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

selection of tie-off points and anchors when using handlines to assist on steep terrain

relevant track signage standards, such as the current Australian Standard, to determine the suitability of the track to skill levels

emergency procedures and potential hazards relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and group.

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.

Food and water requirements may include:

menu planning and preparation

range of foods

emergency food and water.

Principles of nutrition may include:

food groups

dietary guidelines

essential nutrients

individual food requirements and allergies.

Duration of the walk may include:

short walks of up to two hours

day walks

multiple day walks.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations

Organisational procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

emergency procedures

equipment use and maintenance

communication protocols

code of ethics.

Relevant sources may include:

Bureau of Meteorology

media

land managers or agencies

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.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards.

Changing conditions may include:

weather

equipment failure

injuries

group dynamics.

Equipment may include:

bushwalking equipment

navigation equipment

safety and first aid equipment

overnight equipment.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Obstacles may include:

rivers

logs

rocks

gullies

exposed areas.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment failure.

Ascending techniques may include:

zig-zagging

placing feet down flat with a deliberate step

resting heels on any available projections.

Descending techniques may include:

placing toes against projections to avoid overstriding

avoiding placing feet down heavily

using flat-footed or stiff-heeled technique.

Walking rhythm may include:

maintaining same speed of pace

keeping hands free

allowing natural body swing

avoiding jerky movements or springing.

Difficult or tracklessareas may include:

bushland

arid areas

alpine areas

rainforest

those that align to Class 5 tracks within the Australian Standard for Walking Tracks.

Navigation aids may include:

maps

compass.

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.