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Evidence Guide: SISOCAY303A - Establish belays in canyons

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SISOCAY303A - Establish belays in canyons

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

Select equipment for belay system.

  1. Select a belay system that minimises environmental impact according to contextual issues.
  2. Identify and select equipment according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  3. Select anchors that meet the requirements of the abseil and abilities of the participants.
  4. Assess condition of the anchors, including performance under likely load, and stability of surroundings.
  5. Choose a belay device that is suitable to the surface conditions and belayer's ability.
  6. Complete all necessary equipment safety checks according to organisational policies and procedures.
Select a belay system that minimises environmental impact according to contextual issues.

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Identify and select equipment according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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Select anchors that meet the requirements of the abseil and abilities of the participants.

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Assess condition of the anchors, including performance under likely load, and stability of surroundings.

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Choose a belay device that is suitable to the surface conditions and belayer's ability.

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Complete all necessary equipment safety checks according to organisational policies and procedures.

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Set up belay system.

  1. Rig multiple anchors, ensuring equalisation and minimal shock loading.
  2. Tie knots and rig ropes suitable for the type of belay system established.
  3. Establish a belay from which the belayer is able to escape and safely perform a rescue.
  4. Establish a belay that maintains safety of belayer and minimises movement of the belayer in the event of a fall.
  5. Avoid or remove belay hazards to maintain safety of belayer.
  6. Determine the need for, and establish back up belay systems.
Rig multiple anchors, ensuring equalisation and minimal shock loading.

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Tie knots and rig ropes suitable for the type of belay system established.

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Establish a belay from which the belayer is able to escape and safely perform a rescue.

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Establish a belay that maintains safety of belayer and minimises movement of the belayer in the event of a fall.

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Avoid or remove belay hazards to maintain safety of belayer.

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Determine the need for, and establish back up belay systems.

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Rig rope pitches.

  1. Identify safe access to and egress from the site according to relevant legislation.
  2. Determine ascent and or descent route according to contextual issues.
  3. Tie knots that are suitable for the type of system established and for potential retrieval or rescue situations.
  4. Set up anchors and ropes to facilitate rescue.
Identify safe access to and egress from the site according to relevant legislation.

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Determine ascent and or descent route according to contextual issues.

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Tie knots that are suitable for the type of system established and for potential retrieval or rescue situations.

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Set up anchors and ropes to facilitate rescue.

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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:

selects equipment and conducts safety checks to ensure effective working order

differentiates between the types of belay systems, anchors and knots and their suitability to different rigging situations

determines the need for, and establishes, back up belay systems to ensure safety of self and other participants.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure establishment of multiple belays to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a suitable canyoning location with a vertical single pitch and simple obstacles and features that allow participant to demonstrate belay rigging skills

equipment required for the establishment of belays.

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 selecting equipment according to contextual issues

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe use of all equipment

observation of safe participation and demonstration of setting up belay systems suitable to different contexts

observation of dealing with contingencies, such as equipment failure

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:

SISOCAY302A Apply vertical canyoning skills

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

problem-solving skills to:

minimise and or eliminate hazards

select anchors and belay systems for the context and conditions of canyoning activity

rope handling and knot tying skills to rig ropes and anchors

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 and legal access of all belaying activities conducted in a canyon

minimal impact canyoning codes to ensure protection of the environment

equipment types, characteristics and technology used to establish belays for abseiling in canyons

care and maintenance of equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements, as advised by the manufacturer's recommendations for equipment use

belay and anchor systems appropriate for single pitch natural surfaces

technical abseiling and equipment knowledge to establish top and bottom belays

types of knots, their advantages and disadvantages, and their impact on roping activities

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.

Belay system may include:

top of a pitch

bottom of the pitch

self belay.

Environmental impact may include:

rock dislodgement

compacting of soil

effect on other users of the site

damage to flora, fauna, and the environment.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Equipment may include:

ropes

tape slings

karabiners

rope protectors

belay devices

descending devices

specific canyoning equipment.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

emergency procedures

communication protocols

use and maintenance of equipment

code of ethics.

Anchors may include:

natural

fixed.

Participants may include:

experienced

inexperienced

adults

children.

Condition of the anchors may include:

age

location

wear

decay

corrosion

environmental stress

insect damage.

Likely load may include:

group size

set up

type of abseil conducted

abseiler ability

possible forces generated during a fall.

Belay device may include:

plate devices

auto-locking devices

tubular devices

Prusik cord and suitable friction hitch.

Safety checks may include:

A - anchors - secure and suitable to application

B - buckles - locked as per manufacturers recommendations

C - connectors - locked secured and oriented

D - devices - threaded correctly and secured

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

F - friend - cross check.

Knots may include:

end-of-rope knots

mid-rope knots

rope joining knots

tape knots.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards.

Safety of belayer may include:

attachment to anchor or alternate safety system

positioning out of direct line of rock or equipment fall.