Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to guide participants on overnight ski tours. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to make suitable arrangements to lead groups in overnight ski touring activities. 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 ski touring guides who conduct overnight ski touring trips and activities in a variety of non-patrolled conditions. This unit apples to ski tour 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 |
Nil |
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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 an overnight ski touring trip. |
1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants . 1.2. Develop a trip plan according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.3. Select a location according to participant's abilities, trip objectives , relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 1.4. Identify hazards associated with overnight ski touring 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. 1.6. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the overnight ski touring trip. |
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. Pack equipment that is not required on hand in a suitable manner. 2.4. Check safety and rescue equipment to ensure suitability to the group and the conditions. |
3. Brief participants. |
3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the overnight ski touring trip in a manner suitable to the participants. 3.2. Outline safety procedures and safe areas and or boundaries for the trip. 3.3. Explain symptoms, treatment and prevention of hypothermia and dehydration to group to assist in self-monitoring. 3.4. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while ski touring. 3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the overnight trip. |
4. Lead a group of skiers. |
4.1. Demonstrate correct ski touring skills and techniques to participants. 4.2. Monitor ski touring skills to ensure safety of participants. 4.3. Monitor individual participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback. 4.4. Implement appropriate modifications to activities in regard to all variable factors that are monitored. 4.5. Recognise and resolve conflict situations, where applicable. 4.6. Respond to emergencies or non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures. |
5. Complete post trip responsibilities. |
5.1. Notify appropriate authorities of trip completion. 5.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of overnight ski touring trip. 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future overnight ski touring trips. 5.5. 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 the safe guiding of groups in overnight ski touring activities in suitable snowsport areas that are appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants 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. Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following unit:
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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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Trip objectives 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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Contextual issues may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Relevant information may include: |
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Ski touring skills and techniques must 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 |