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Evidence Guide: SISOCLN303A - Establish belays for climbing on natural surfaces

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SISOCLN303A - Establish belays for climbing on natural surfaces

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

Select suitable equipment for belay system.

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

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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 climb and abilities of the participants.

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Assess condition of theanchors, including performance under likely load.

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Choose a belay device that is suitable to the natural surface 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. Avoid or remove belay hazards, to maintain safety of belayer.
  5. 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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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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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:

independently selects appropriate equipment and carries out safety checks to ensure effective working order

differentiates between the different 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 participation in multiple rigging activities to demonstrate competence and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

resources and information regarding climbing and belaying equipment

suitable natural single pitch climbing sites with simple obstacles and features that allow participant to demonstrate belay rigging skills

other climbing participants, to assist in belaying and or rigging

equipment such as anchors, harnesses, belay devices, ropes, karabiners 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 or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe and appropriate use of all climbing equipment

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

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:

SISOCLN302A Apply climbing skills on natural surfaces

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

problem-solving skills to select appropriate anchors and belay systems for the context and conditions of climbing activity

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

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

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to consider when establishing belays

minimal impact climbing codes to ensure protection of the environment

equipment types, characteristics and technology used to establish belays for climbing on natural surfaces

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

belay and anchor systems appropriate for single pitch natural surfaces

climbing 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 belay

bottom belay.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Environmental impact may include:

rock dislodgement

compacting of soil

damage to flora, fauna

effect on other users of the site.

Equipment may include:

ropes

cord

tape

slings

karabiners

rope protectors

belay devices.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

operating procedures and company or enterprise policies

occupational health and safety

use and maintenance of equipment

communication protocols

emergency procedures

code of ethics.

Anchors may include:

natural:

trees

boulders

knobs of rock

fixed:

bolts

chains

concrete bollards.

Participants may include:

experienced

inexperienced

adults

children.

Condition of the anchors may include:

age

location

wear

decay

corrosion

weathering

environmental stress

insect damage.

Likely load may include:

group size

set up

type of climb conducted

climber ability

technique

possible forces generated during a fall.

Belay device may include:

plate device

tube device

auto locking device

body belay

hitch such as Munter or Italian.

Natural surface may include:

cliffs

boulders.

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

Knots may include:

figure eight

bowline

alpine butterfly

clove hitch

tape or water knot.

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.