Guide vertical single pitch caving trips

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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan vertical single pitch caving trip.

1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition and experience of participants.

1.2. Develop a trip plan according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.3. Select an appropriate cave for the trip according to participant's abilities, trip objectives and organisational policies and procedures.

1.4. Determine most appropriate belay system according to participant's abilities and conditions at the site.

1.5. Identify hazards associated with vertical caving and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants.

1.6. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather information to determine trip plan.

1.7. Determine food and water requirements according to contextual issues of the trip.

1.8. Obtain permits or permission for access where required, and inform appropriate authorities before commencing the caving trip.

2. Select equipment for the group.

2.1. Select caving equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability.

2.2. Assess equipment for safety and suitability and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.

2.3. Check safety and rescue equipment for suitability to the cave.

3. Brief participants.

3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the vertical caving trip in a manner suitable to the participants.

3.2. Outline logistical details, minimal impact procedures and safety procedures for the trip.

3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use throughout caving trip.

3.4. Demonstrate correct abseiling and or laddering, belaying and back-up belaying techniques.

3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the trip.

4. Lead vertical single pitch caving trip.

4.1. Evaluate caving conditions and provide direction and advice to group during the trip.

4.2. Establish anchors, abseil ropes or caving ladders, and or belay ropes if applicable, ensuring ropes or ladders are positioned correctly for the proposed descent or ascent.

4.3. Demonstrate vertical single pitch caving techniques, where required, to negotiate features of cave.

4.4. Monitor individual and group progress, including abseiling or laddering, belaying and or back-up belaying techniques, and provide feedback throughout.

4.5. Identify potential hazards and decide how they can be overcome or avoided.

4.6. Implement modifications to trip in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.

5. Complete post-trip responsibilities.

5.1. Notify relevant authorities of trip completion.

5.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of caving trip.

5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future vertical caving trips.

5.5. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.