Assessment Requirements for SISOCVE006 Lead caving activities

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Assessment Requirements for SISOCVE006 Lead caving activities

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

lead three caving sessions for a group of participants according to predetermined activity plans

across the three sessions, collectively use two different demonstration and instruction techniques

during each session consistently manage participant adherence to safety procedures

after each session, facilitate a debrief with participants and participate in a team member debrief

utilise options provided in Assessment Conditions to:

determine a total of three required activity modifications to suit prevailing conditions and participant capabilities and responses

respond to a total of three different immediate safety risks that have arisen during activities

respond to a total of two emergency situations and complete two incident reports

complete two reports on equipment faults.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures for caving activity sessions

a range of demonstration and instruction techniques applicable to recreational activities

appropriateness of different demonstration and instruction techniques for a range of ages and capabilities

the importance of verbalising instructions during demonstrations and providing reasons for doing things in a certain way

techniques used to:

build group cohesion

motivate and encourage participants to keep them engaged and challenged

provide constructive feedback to participants

key principles of group dynamics and techniques used to manage positive group dynamics

signs, stages and levels of conflict within groups and techniques used to resolve at various stages of escalation

specific to caving activities:

roles and responsibilities of different activity leaders and support staff

communication protocols used between participants and leaders during activities

how characteristics of participants affect the selection of equipment, including personal protective equipment:

age, size and weight

current experience in the recreational activity and skill level

fitness level and physical capabilities

injuries and medical conditions

emotional, behavioural and intellectual ability or disability

potential hazards and associated risks and safety procedures used to manage these.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in a natural cave used for recreational caving activities which may include fundamental abseiling and laddering, and traversing caves using fundamental techniques for navigation and negotiating cave formations, e.g. rock scrambling.

The following resources must be available to replicate industry conditions of operation:

first aid equipment

communication equipment for emergency response

rescue equipment.

Assessment must ensure use of:

a group of participants whom the individual leads

real workplace situations, or simulated activities, or case study scenarios that test aspects of this unit that relate to:

activity modifications for prevailing conditions and participant needs

arising safety risks

emergency situations

equipment faults

personal protective equipment to include:

gloves

caving helmets

headlamps

harnesses

activity equipment relevant to activities which might include abseiling and laddering equipment

activity plans

template:

safety checklists

participant informed consents

equipment fault reports

incident reports

organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures for caving activity sessions.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations requirements for assessors, and:

have a collective period of at least three years’ experience as a caving leader, guide or instructor, where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency; the three years’ experience can incorporate full and or part time experience.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b