Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to independently conduct and supervise activities using independent elements, elements used as initiative activities or linked low ropes courses, where spotters are used to keep participants safe.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working autonomously as challenge ropes supervisors who conduct and supervise low ropes sessions at sites where they are not personally responsible for the overall maintenance. This may include those who work for private clubs, outdoor adventure companies, school outdoor education programs and camps, and apply their skills and knowledge to a broad variety of low ropes courses and elements, including non-routine situations.
This may include those working for private outdoor adventure companies, volunteer organisations, not for profit organisations, government agencies, or group instructors in outdoor education programs.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
SISOCRP301A Conduct a low ropes session
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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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 session plan 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 relevant sources 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. |
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
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 supervision of low ropes activities that reflect the needs of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must 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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Session plan may include: |
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Participant's needs and characteristics may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Aims and objectives may include: |
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Contextual issues may include: |
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Hazards 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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Food and water requirements may include: |
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Principles of nutrition may include: |
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Communication system may include: |
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Environmental impact may include: |
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Factors may include: |
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Sequence of activities may include: |
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Additional equipment may include: |
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Maintenance tasks may include: |
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Relevant aspects may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
Challenge ropes