Rig ropes and establish belays in caves

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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Choose anchor or anchors.

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

1.2. Identify and select solid and secure anchors according to organisational policies and procedures and contextual issues.

1.3. Select anchors that minimise environmental impact according to participant's characteristics and abilities, location of the anchors, and requirements of the abseil.

1.4. Determine appropriate belay systems and back-up systems, according to the type of anchors selected and organisational policies and procedures.

2. Select and set up a belay system.

2.1. Select a belay system according to the abilities, limitations and needs of the belayer and abseiler.

2.2. Identify potential forces generated during a fall and how this may impact on selection of belay system.

2.3. Establish a belay system according to contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2.4. Demonstrate the rigging of multiple anchors, ensuring equalisation and minimal shock loading, where applicable.

2.5. Set up a belay that maintains safety of belayer and minimises movement of the belayer in the event of a fall.

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

2.7. Select a belay device that is suitable for the situation and the belayer's ability, and demonstrate use according to manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures.

2.8. Check all equipment for signs of corrosion, abrasion, impact and aging and take measures to correct any deficiency.

2.9. Identify potential hazards and procedures to minimise risks to abseiler and belayer.

3. Rig rope pitches.

3.1. Identify safe access to and egress from the site according to relevant organisational policies and procedures.

3.2. Determine ascent or descent route according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures.

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

3.4. Set up anchors and ropes to facilitate potential rescue.