Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:11 PM AWST
22/07/2026 3:11 PM AWST
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Manage a low ropes course
Manage a low ropes course
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOCRP505A
SISOCRP505A
State Code
D6326
D6326
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage and maintain a challenge low ropes course, including linked courses, courses with independent elements and elements used as initiative activities. This unit does not cover the training of staff.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine course operational procedures.
- 1.1. Establish procedures for the use of the course, including training of staff and verification and maintenance of staff skills.
- 1.2. Implement mechanisms to inform course users and facilitators of changes to elements and procedures.
- 1.3. Identify and document safety and emergency procedures and equipment required for use at the site according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.4. Determine and document aims, risks and spotting techniques appropriate for each element.
- 1.5. Develop operational procedures identifying relevant aspects of course installation impacting upon the conduct of activities and or the maintenance procedures.
2. Conduct course maintenance.
- 2.1. Determine pre-activity course inspection protocols and procedures for monitoring compliance by individual course users.
- 2.2. Document course maintenance procedures, after consultation with challenge ropes course installation and maintenance specialists.
- 2.3. Conduct regular course maintenance according to established operational procedures, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.4. Identify common problems with the natural environment surrounding the challenge ropes course and implement strategies to deal with or reduce the problem.
- 2.5. Refer maintenance and repair beyond personal ability and responsibility to relevant industry specialists.
- 2.6. Establish procedures for recording and reporting checks on elements and hardware.
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.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permissions for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
best practices for the installation of challenge ropes courses in Australia
warranty requirements
working load limits and tension formula
time and budget constraints
use and maintenance of equipment
recording and reporting procedures
code of ethics.
Course maintenance may include:
tightening nuts
covering wire rope ends
re-tensioning ropes
tree hazard assessment
replacing worn equipment
hazard removal.
Problems may include:
tree disease
falling branches
soil compaction
unauthorised use
fauna.
Strategies may include:
use of mulch and or soft fall material
moving elements
resting areas and not using elements
signage
fencing.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permissions for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
best practices for the installation of challenge ropes courses in Australia
warranty requirements
working load limits and tension formula
time and budget constraints
use and maintenance of equipment
recording and reporting procedures
code of ethics.
Course maintenance may include:
tightening nuts
covering wire rope ends
re-tensioning ropes
tree hazard assessment
replacing worn equipment
hazard removal.
Problems may include:
tree disease
falling branches
soil compaction
unauthorised use
fauna.
Strategies may include:
use of mulch and or soft fall material
moving elements
resting areas and not using elements
signage
fencing.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
conducts routine inspections of low ropes course and surrounding area and implements safe installation techniques, practices and hardware
develops and reviews operational procedures for the set up, operation and maintenance of low ropes courses
devises methods of promptly informing course users and facilitators of changes made to elements and procedures and determines staffing and training requirements for low ropes courses
documents safety and emergency procedures required for use at the site and aims, risks and spotting techniques appropriate for each element
consults with challenge ropes course installation and maintenance specialists to determine course maintenance procedures where required.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure application of detailed knowledge of low ropes course elements and maintenance requirements to develop and review comprehensive procedures.
Assessment must ensure access to:
a minimum of two different low ropes courses, each with a minimum of five elements,
equipment required for the maintenance of a low ropes course
challenge ropes course installation and maintenance specialists, where required
resources such as relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to assist in the development of operational and maintenance procedures.
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:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable adequate management and maintenance of low ropes course
observation of safe inspection and thorough maintenance and installation of course equipment and elements
review of devised operational and maintenance procedures, and course maintenance records and reports
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended,
SISOODR405A Manage risk in an outdoor activity.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
conducts routine inspections of low ropes course and surrounding area and implements safe installation techniques, practices and hardware
develops and reviews operational procedures for the set up, operation and maintenance of low ropes courses
devises methods of promptly informing course users and facilitators of changes made to elements and procedures and determines staffing and training requirements for low ropes courses
documents safety and emergency procedures required for use at the site and aims, risks and spotting techniques appropriate for each element
consults with challenge ropes course installation and maintenance specialists to determine course maintenance procedures where required.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure application of detailed knowledge of low ropes course elements and maintenance requirements to develop and review comprehensive procedures.
Assessment must ensure access to:
a minimum of two different low ropes courses, each with a minimum of five elements,
equipment required for the maintenance of a low ropes course
challenge ropes course installation and maintenance specialists, where required
resources such as relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to assist in the development of operational and maintenance procedures.
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:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable adequate management and maintenance of low ropes course
observation of safe inspection and thorough maintenance and installation of course equipment and elements
review of devised operational and maintenance procedures, and course maintenance records and reports
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended,
SISOODR405A Manage risk in an outdoor activity.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBF78 | SISOCHC005 | Manage challenge course | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB546 | SISSS00035 | Challenge Ropes Course Manager (Low Ropes) | Skill set |
| D445 | SIS50310 | Diploma of Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |