Modification History
The release details of this endorsed unit are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct participants in top rope single pitch climbing on an artificial surface. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating an instructional climbing session to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently, or with minimal supervision, in single pitch top rope climbing on artificial surfaces.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working as climbing instructors or assistant instructors for private outdoor adventure companies in permanent or mobile facilities, or group leaders in school outdoor education programs in a range of controlled artificial conditions, and who are responsible for instructing participants in the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and evaluate top rope climbing activities conducted in a range of single pitch artificial conditions. The single pitch climbing site should be free from hazards and complex set-up, and anchors should be fixed, obvious and easily accessible.
This unit may also apply to outdoor recreation leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers, volunteer groups, not-for-profit organisations or government agencies.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and 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 a climbing session. |
1.1. Establish participant needs and characteristics . 1.2. Assess current climbing knowledge of participants in order to determine session aims and objectives . 1.3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant needs and characteristics. 1.4. Develop a climbing plan to meet participant needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.5. Determine artificial surface for session. 1.6. Identify potential hazards and risks associated with climbing on an artificial surface and minimise according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.7. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity and contingency plans, as appropriate. |
2. Select and organise equipment and resources. |
2.1. Select, access and check serviceability of equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures. 2.2. Check personal protective equipment for safety and suitability, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer recommendations, and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort and safety. 2.3. Check anchors and belay system to ensure conformance to relevant standards for artificial climbing surfaces. 2.4. Organise and check that participants are wearing appropriate clothing and climbing footwear. 2.5. Check emergency response equipment including first aid kit and make available to support instructional activities at height. |
3. Brief participants. |
3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the climbing session in a manner suitable to the participants. 3.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session. 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while climbing and belaying. 3.4. Outline safety procedures and safe areas and or boundaries for the activity. 3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the climbing session and that equipment is fitted and adjusted. |
4. Instruct a climbing session. |
4.1. Conduct introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury. 4.2. Demonstrate effective climbing, belaying and back-up belaying techniques. 4.3. Demonstrate and practice effective procedures for creating a secure and stable rope attachment to the climbers harness. 4.4. Demonstrate and practice effective human operated belay procedures. 4.5. Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart climbing specific knowledge , skills and safety and rescue procedures. 4.6. Observe participant performance during climbing session, provide appropriate feedback and adjust or refine individual and or group technique as required. 4.7. Demonstrate procedures for dealing with emergency and non routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.8. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their climbing skills and knowledge. |
5. Instruct a rescue techniques session. |
5.1. Demonstrate how to manage situations requiring direct assistance, and demonstrate correct approach procedures for the particular situation. 5.2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of rescue strategies for individual situations. 5.3. Demonstrate different direct and indirect rescue strategies according to the degree of urgency, resources , rescuee status and ability. 5.4. Demonstrate establishing and operating a rescue system efficiently and inform other group members of their role. 5.5. Demonstrate lowering procedures to recover a conscious and unconscious person from an artificial surface with assistance from others who are unskilled in rescue techniques. 5.6. Demonstrate constructing and using an improvised harness in a rescue situation. 5.7. Demonstrate an escape from a belay. 5.8. Monitor participants during rescue session, provide appropriate feedback to adjust or refine individual and group technique as required. |
6. Complete post-session responsibilities. |
6.1. Retrieve, inspect and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 6.2. Evaluate relevant aspects of the climbing sessions. 6.3. Identify potential areas of improvement for future climbing sessions. 6.4. Review own performance and identify potential improvements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure that climbing activities reflect the needs of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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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:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
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. |
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Participant needs and characteristics may include: |
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Session aims and objectives may include: |
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Instructional plan may include: |
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Climbing plan may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Artificial surfaces may include: |
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Hazards and risks may include: |
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Relevant sources may include: |
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Weather and environmental information may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Contextual issues may include: |
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Belay system may include: |
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Relevant information may include: |
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Communication system may include: |
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Safety procedures may include: |
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Instructional techniques may include: |
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Climbing specific knowledge and skills may include: |
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Participant performance may include: |
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Approach procedure s may include: |
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Rescue strategies may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Relevant aspects may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation.
Competency Field
Climbing Artificial Surfaces.