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Cross rivers during bushwalks

Cross rivers during bushwalks

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOBWG004
State Code
OBF96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2019
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
13/12/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select suitable locations and methods to cross rivers during bushwalking activities. It requires the ability to use a range of river crossing methods in flat and moving water up to grade 2.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.It applies to leaders, guides or instructors who use these skills when leading participants where crossing rivers is required. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to cross river.
  • 1.1. Scout the river to identify features, hazards and obstacles.
  • 1.2. Assess risk and select a safe and suitable crossing point.
  • 1.3. Evaluate conditions and select suitable method to cross river.
  • 1.4. Confirm organisational safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
  • 1.5. Waterproof contents of back pack.
2. Cross rivers using techniques appropriate to conditions.
  • 2.1. Set a ferry angle to negotiate currents and enter the river safely.
  • 2.2. Use appropriate body position and defensive swimming techniques to negotiate moving water and river hazards.
  • 2.3. Use appropriate body position and aggressive swimming techniques to negotiate moving water and to free self from river hazards.
  • 2.4. Maintain ferry angle to balance swimming against current.
  • 2.5. Wade across rivers at mid-thigh depth and negotiate swift currents, when present.
  • 2.6. Use aids to cross rivers, as appropriate to conditions.
  • 2.7. Utilise group techniques to cross rivers, as appropriate to conditions.
  • 2.8. Use techniques to safely negotiate upstream and downstream currents and to exit the river safely.
  • 2.9. Recognise unsafe crossing and retreat from river as required.
  • 2.10. Evaluate a contingency plan if river is unable to be crossed.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6274 SISOBWG404A Apply river crossing skills Unit of competency