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Evidence Guide: SISOCRP506A - Manage a high ropes course

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SISOCRP506A - Manage a high ropes course

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

Determine course operational procedures.

  1. Establish procedures for the use of the course, including training of staff and verification and maintenance of staff skills.
  2. Implement mechanisms to inform course users and facilitators of changes to elements and procedures.
  3. Identify and document safety and emergency procedures and equipment required for use at the site according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  4. Develop vertical rescue techniques and procedures for a variety of scenarios.
  5. Determine and document risks and hazards associated with individual elements and eliminate or reduce where possible.
  6. Determine the impact of course installation on the conduct of activities and maintenance procedures.
Establish procedures for the use of the course, including training of staff and verification and maintenance of staff skills.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Implement mechanisms to inform course users and facilitators of changes to elements and procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and document safety and emergency procedures and equipment required for use at the site according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Develop vertical rescue techniques and procedures for a variety of scenarios.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine and document risks and hazards associated with individual elements and eliminate or reduce where possible.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine the impact of course installation on the conduct of activities and maintenance procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct course maintenance.

  1. Determine pre-activity course inspection protocols and procedures for monitoring compliance by individual course users.
  2. Document course maintenance procedures, after consultation with challenge ropes course installation and maintenance specialists.
  3. Conduct regular course maintenance according to operational procedures, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  4. Identify common problems with the natural environment surrounding the challenge ropes course and implement strategies to deal with or reduce the problem.
  5. Refer maintenance and repair beyond personal ability and responsibility to relevant industry specialists.
  6. Establish procedures for recording and reporting checks on elements and hardware.
Determine pre-activity course inspection protocols and procedures for monitoring compliance by individual course users.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document course maintenance procedures, after consultation with challenge ropes course installation and maintenance specialists.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct regular course maintenance according to operational procedures, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify common problems with the natural environment surrounding the challenge ropes course and implement strategies to deal with or reduce the problem.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refer maintenance and repair beyond personal ability and responsibility to relevant industry specialists.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Establish procedures for recording and reporting checks on elements and hardware.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select equipment for use in high ropes courses.

  1. Select pulleys according to common practices for ropes course installation, operational procedures and organisational policies and procedures.
  2. Select harnesses based on contextual issues.
  3. Identify factors affecting the use of karabiners and rapid links in different situations.
Select pulleys according to common practices for ropes course installation, operational procedures and organisational policies and procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select harnesses based on contextual issues.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify factors affecting the use of karabiners and rapid links in different situations.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine course operational procedures.

  1. Establish procedures for the use of the course, including training of staff and verification and maintenance of staff skills.
  2. Implement mechanisms to inform course users and facilitators of changes to elements and procedures.
  3. Identify and document safety and emergency procedures and equipment required for use at the site according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  4. Develop vertical rescue techniques and procedures for a variety of scenarios.
  5. Determine and document risks and hazards associated with individual elements and eliminate or reduce where possible.
  6. Determine the impact of course installation on the conduct of activities and maintenance procedures.
Establish procedures for the use of the course, including training of staff and verification and maintenance of staff skills.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Implement mechanisms to inform course users and facilitators of changes to elements and procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and document safety and emergency procedures and equipment required for use at the site according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Develop vertical rescue techniques and procedures for a variety of scenarios.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine and document risks and hazards associated with individual elements and eliminate or reduce where possible.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine the impact of course installation on the conduct of activities and maintenance procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct course maintenance.

  1. Determine pre-activity course inspection protocols and procedures for monitoring compliance by individual course users.
  2. Document course maintenance procedures, after consultation with challenge ropes course installation and maintenance specialists.
  3. Conduct regular course maintenance according to operational procedures, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  4. Identify common problems with the natural environment surrounding the challenge ropes course and implement strategies to deal with or reduce the problem.
  5. Refer maintenance and repair beyond personal ability and responsibility to relevant industry specialists.
  6. Establish procedures for recording and reporting checks on elements and hardware.
Determine pre-activity course inspection protocols and procedures for monitoring compliance by individual course users.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document course maintenance procedures, after consultation with challenge ropes course installation and maintenance specialists.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct regular course maintenance according to operational procedures, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify common problems with the natural environment surrounding the challenge ropes course and implement strategies to deal with or reduce the problem.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refer maintenance and repair beyond personal ability and responsibility to relevant industry specialists.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Establish procedures for recording and reporting checks on elements and hardware.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select equipment for use in high ropes courses.

  1. Select pulleys according to common practices for ropes course installation, operational procedures and organisational policies and procedures.
  2. Select harnesses based on contextual issues.
  3. Identify factors affecting the use of karabiners and rapid links in different situations.
Select pulleys according to common practices for ropes course installation, operational procedures and organisational policies and procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select harnesses based on contextual issues.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify factors affecting the use of karabiners and rapid links in different situations.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:

conducts thorough routine inspections of high ropes course and surrounding area and applies safe installation techniques, practices and hardware

develops and reviews operational procedures for the set up, operation and maintenance of high ropes courses, including rescue procedures

devises methods of promptly informing course users and facilitators of changes made to elements and procedures and outlines staffing and training requirements for a high ropes course

documents safety and emergency procedures required for use at the site and aims, risks and spotting techniques appropriate for each element

consults with challenge ropes course installation and maintenance specialists to determine course maintenance procedures where required.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure application of detailed knowledge of high ropes course elements and maintenance requirements to develop and review comprehensive procedures.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a minimum of two different high ropes courses, each with a minimum of five elements,

equipment required for the maintenance of a high ropes course

challenge ropes course installation and maintenance specialists, where required

resources such as relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to assist in the development of operational and maintenance procedures.

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 adequate management and maintenance of high ropes course

observation of safe inspection and thorough maintenance and installation of course equipment and elements

review of devised operational and maintenance procedures, and course maintenance records and reports

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:

SISOODR405A Manage risk in an outdoor activity.

Guidance information for assessment

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

inform course users and facilitators of changes to elements and operational procedures

consult with challenge ropes course installation and maintenance specialists where required

language and literacy skills to:

document, edit and review operational procedures for the overall set up, operation and maintenance of a high ropes course

record and report all maintenance and safety checks performed on course

problem-solving skills to:

manage and maintain a high ropes course

determine pre-activity course inspection protocols and procedures

document potential aims, risks and belay techniques appropriate for each element

implement strategies to reduce an identified problem

planning and organising skills to:

conduct regular and routine maintenance checks and repairs of high ropes course, elements and surrounding area

coordinate resources and equipment appropriately

manage risks safely

self management skills to understand legal responsibilities, and to organise time and priorities effectively.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe management and maintenance of high ropes course

site and course specific information to enable safe and effective maintenance with minimal environmental impact, and management of potential hazards, risks and any special restrictions applying to the site

methods used and issues to consider when developing operational procedures for high ropes courses

equipment required for use at the course site and warranty requirements and implications

pre-activity course inspection protocols and methods of identifying hazards and risks

course maintenance procedures, such as re-tensioning fibre ropes and splicing

common practices for the installation of challenge ropes courses in Australia

best practice for the conduct of high ropes course activities, and the aims, risks and belay techniques appropriate to each element

staff training requirements for the conduct of high ropes course activities

recording and reporting procedures for checks on elements

challenge ropes course installation and maintenance specialists in the local area to assist with maintenance and repairs beyond responsibility

emergency and safety procedures to negotiate potential hazards and risks associated with management and maintenance of relevant high ropes course.

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.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permissions for access

environmental regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

common practices for the installation of challenge ropes courses in Australia

warranty requirements

working load limits and tension formula

time and budget constraints

use and maintenance of equipment

recording and reporting procedures

operational procedures for specific high ropes course

code of ethics.

Course maintenance may include:

tightening nuts

covering wire rope ends

re-tensioning ropes

trimming of tree branches

tree hazard assessment

removal of other hazards

checking of anchors, belay systems and back up wires.

Problems may include:

tree disease

falling branches

soil compaction

unauthorised use

fauna.

Strategies may include:

use of mulch and or soft fall material

moving elements

resting areas and not using elements

signage

fencing.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Factors may include:

requirement for locking

rope wear when passing over small diameter karabiners or rapid links versus use of shear reduction pulleys

need for steel versus alloy

preferred item for use in belay systems or for use for attaching to pulleys.