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Instruct lead climbing on single pitch artificial surfaces
Instruct lead climbing on single pitch artificial surfaces
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOCLA409A
SISOCLA409A
State Code
D6297
D6297
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/10/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct climbing on single pitch artificial surfaces. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating an instructional climbing session to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently, or with minimal supervision, in single pitch climbing on artificial surfaces.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a climbing session.
- 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.2. Assess participant's current climbing knowledge to determine the session'saims and objectives.
- 1.3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.4. Develop a climbing plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Identify potential hazards associated with climbing on artificial surfaces and minimise risks, according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.6. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans.
2. Select and organise equipment and resources.
- 2.1. Select and access equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability.
- 2.2. Check equipment for safety and suitability, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.
- 2.3. Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure suitability to the location and activity.
3. Brief participants.
- 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the climbing session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
- 3.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
- 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while climbing and belaying.
- 3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
- 3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the session.
4. Instruct a climbing session.
- 4.1. Conduct warm-up and or introductory activities for participants, to reduce the risk of injury.
- 4.2. Monitor individual participant's performance during climbing session.
- 4.3. Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart required knowledge, climbing skills and safety and rescue procedures.
- 4.4. Demonstrate how emergency and non routine situations are to be dealt with in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.5. Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session and inform participants of opportunities to further develop their climbing skills and knowledge.
5. Complete post-session responsibilities.
- 5.1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.2. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.
- 5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of climbing session, and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future climbing instructional sessions.
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.
Participant's needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural factors
situational factors
previous experience
fitness level
climbing skills and knowledge
physical capabilities
injuries and illnesses.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing climbing skills
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
climbing activities and drills
duration of activities and drills.
Climbing plan may include:
session's aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location or site
instructor and participant ratios
resources
equipment
weather details
participant information
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
time and budget constraints
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
instructor and participant ratios
emergency and safety procedures
code of ethics.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
group management hazards.
Artificial surfaces may include:
portable or fixed walls
fixed towers or bridges
indoor or outdoor
single pitch
mobile walls or towers.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
equipment misuse.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
synoptic charts.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather
equipment failure
unavailability of artificial pitch.
Equipment may include:
climbing equipment
safety equipment
rescue equipment.
Resources may include:
personal clothing and footwear
teaching aids
suitable artificial structure for instructing climbing.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
equipment requirements, selection and use
safety procedures
risk prevention
possible hazards
climbing and belaying techniques
communication
objectives
rules and codes
responsible and safe behaviour.
Communication system may include:
calls
radio
hand signals
whistles.
Safety procedures may include:
A - anchors - secure and suitable to application
B - buckles - locked as per manufacturers recommendations
C - connector - locked, secured and orientated
D - devices - threaded correctly and secured
E - organisation specific procedures including; end or rope knots, friction hitches, belayer ready, helmet chin strap, clothing, jewellery and hair secured.
F - friend - cross check.
Participant's performance may include:
use of appropriate communication system
climbing technique
belaying technique
attitude and behaviour
negotiation of hazards
use of equipment.
Instructional techniques may include:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply
Required knowledge may include:
climbing skills and techniques
establishment of ropes
features of the artificial surface
minimal impact practices
risk and hazard management
equipment selection, use and maintenance
communication systems used in climbing.
Climbing skills may include:
climbing and belaying techniques
establishment of ropes for a single pitch
communication of progress
negotiation of hazards and or risks
use and maintenance of equipment.
Safety and rescue procedures may include:
emergency response procedures
group management in emergency situations.
Opportunities may include:
locations suitable to skill level
range of equipment and clothing available
climbing clubs or groups in the local area.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment section
clothing selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
Participant's needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural factors
situational factors
previous experience
fitness level
climbing skills and knowledge
physical capabilities
injuries and illnesses.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing climbing skills
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
climbing activities and drills
duration of activities and drills.
Climbing plan may include:
session's aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location or site
instructor and participant ratios
resources
equipment
weather details
participant information
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
time and budget constraints
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
instructor and participant ratios
emergency and safety procedures
code of ethics.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
group management hazards.
Artificial surfaces may include:
portable or fixed walls
fixed towers or bridges
indoor or outdoor
single pitch
mobile walls or towers.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
equipment misuse.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
synoptic charts.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather
equipment failure
unavailability of artificial pitch.
Equipment may include:
climbing equipment
safety equipment
rescue equipment.
Resources may include:
personal clothing and footwear
teaching aids
suitable artificial structure for instructing climbing.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
equipment requirements, selection and use
safety procedures
risk prevention
possible hazards
climbing and belaying techniques
communication
objectives
rules and codes
responsible and safe behaviour.
Communication system may include:
calls
radio
hand signals
whistles.
Safety procedures may include:
A - anchors - secure and suitable to application
B - buckles - locked as per manufacturers recommendations
C - connector - locked, secured and orientated
D - devices - threaded correctly and secured
E - organisation specific procedures including; end or rope knots, friction hitches, belayer ready, helmet chin strap, clothing, jewellery and hair secured.
F - friend - cross check.
Participant's performance may include:
use of appropriate communication system
climbing technique
belaying technique
attitude and behaviour
negotiation of hazards
use of equipment.
Instructional techniques may include:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply
Required knowledge may include:
climbing skills and techniques
establishment of ropes
features of the artificial surface
minimal impact practices
risk and hazard management
equipment selection, use and maintenance
communication systems used in climbing.
Climbing skills may include:
climbing and belaying techniques
establishment of ropes for a single pitch
communication of progress
negotiation of hazards and or risks
use and maintenance of equipment.
Safety and rescue procedures may include:
emergency response procedures
group management in emergency situations.
Opportunities may include:
locations suitable to skill level
range of equipment and clothing available
climbing clubs or groups in the local area.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment section
clothing selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
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:
plans and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for climbing session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants, provides constructive feedback and intervention and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to improve climbing performance
instructs climbing activities, using a variety of instructional techniques that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants
evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of climbing activities, using a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to :
resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan, instruct and document climbing sessions for a variety of participants
an artificial climbing site suitable for the conduct of instructional sessions
a group of participants to take part in the climbing session
equipment such as harnesses, helmets, belay devices, ropes, karabiners, chalk, quick draws, climbing shoes, food and water, and safety and first aid equipment.
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 safe conduct of all climbing activities during the session
observation of safe climbing instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
review of climbing session plans
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues
SISOCLA303A Establish belays for climbing on artificial surfaces
SISOCLA407A Apply lead climbing skills on artificial surfaces.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for climbing session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants, provides constructive feedback and intervention and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to improve climbing performance
instructs climbing activities, using a variety of instructional techniques that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants
evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of climbing activities, using a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to :
resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan, instruct and document climbing sessions for a variety of participants
an artificial climbing site suitable for the conduct of instructional sessions
a group of participants to take part in the climbing session
equipment such as harnesses, helmets, belay devices, ropes, karabiners, chalk, quick draws, climbing shoes, food and water, and safety and first aid equipment.
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 safe conduct of all climbing activities during the session
observation of safe climbing instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
review of climbing session plans
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues
SISOCLA303A Establish belays for climbing on artificial surfaces
SISOCLA407A Apply lead climbing skills on artificial surfaces.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J768 | SIS40313 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |