Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to guide participants in a top rope single pitch climbing activity on an artificial surface. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to make suitable arrangements to guide a group through a climbing activity. No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to those working as climbing guides or assistant guides 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 that have easy access to the top and bottom of the pitch. The 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
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan climbing activity. |
1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants . 1.2. Develop an activity plan , according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures , to meet participant's needs. 1.3. Select an appropriate activity site or location according to activity objectives , relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 1.4. Identify hazards associated with climbing on artificial surfaces and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants. 1.5. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity plan, where applicable. 1.6. Inform appropriate authorities before commencing the climbing activity. |
2. Select equipment for the group. |
2.1. Select 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. Establish anchors and belay system , ensuring it is in the correct position for the activity. 2.4. Check safety and rescue equipment to ensure suitability to the group and the abseil. |
3. Brief participants. |
3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the climbing activity in a manner suitable to the participants. 3.2. Demonstrate correct climbing, belaying and back-up belaying techniques. 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 climb. |
4. Supervise climbing activity. |
4.1. Monitor climbing, belaying and back-up belaying techniques to ensure safety of participants. 4.2. Identify potential hazards and decide how they can be overcome or avoided. 4.3. Monitor individual participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback. 4.4. Implement appropriate modifications to activity in regard to all variable factors that are monitored. |
5. Complete post-activity responsibilities. |
5.1. Retrieve, inspect and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.2. Evaluate relevant aspects of climbing activity. 5.3. Identify potential areas of improvement for future climbing activities. 5.4. Review own performance and identify potential improvements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure top rope 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, for example:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Condition of participants may include: |
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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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Activity objectives may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Artificial surfaces may include: |
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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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Contextual issues may include: |
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Appropriate authorities may include: |
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Equipment 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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Participant's performance may include: |
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Variable factors may include: |
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Relevant aspects may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Outdoor Recreation |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |
Climbing artificial surfaces |