Supervise a low ropes session

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SISOCRP403A, 'Supervise a low ropes session'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Plan for low ropes session.

1.1. Develop a sessionplan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.2. Check adequacy of human and physical resources prior to commencement.

1.3. Identify an appropriate low ropes course and select elements according to the session's aims and objectives, contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.4. Identify potential hazards associated with low ropes session and take measures to minimise risks.

1.5. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity plan.

1.6. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues.

1.7. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use during the session.

1.8. Implement procedures to minimise environmental impact on the site and elements.

2. Program a suitable sequence of activities.

2.1. Identify factors affecting the achievement of participant goals, as a group and as individual members of a group, while using low ropes course elements.

2.2. Develop and implement strategies to facilitate group cohesion, trust and goal achievement.

2.3. Select a sequence of activities suitable to the needs of the participants.

3. Conduct pre-activity inspection.

3.1. Check site and immediate area, and set up elements requiring additional equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

3.2. Inspect individual elements and perform maintenance tasks according to own ability and responsibility.

3.3. Refer maintenance tasks beyond own ability and responsibility to relevant industry specialists.

3.4. Check participant's clothing and footwear for suitability prior to participation.

4. Supervise low ropes course activities.

4.1. Provide information and instructions to participants and assisting staff according to organisational policies and procedures and participant's needs.

4.2. Implement strategies to reduce risks associated with individual elements.

4.3. Supervise assisting staff and participants in the activity and ensure it is conducted in a safe and positive manner.

4.4. Respond to non routine and emergency situations according to organisational policies and procedures and contingency management plan.

5. Conclude activity.

5.1. Debrief the activity according to activity aims, objectives and own skills and abilities.

5.2. Evaluate relevant aspects of the session and identify potential areas of improvement for future sessions.

5.3. Dismantle, inspect and store additional equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

5.4. Prepare reports on the use of the course, and suggested maintenance and modifications, where applicable.