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Traverse canyons

Traverse canyons

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOCAY001
State Code
OBF89
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
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to travel through canyons, according to planned routes, and utilise features for recreational activities such as rock scrambling, swimming, water sliding and liloing. It requires the ability to safely negotiate a range of terrain obstacles, hazards and canyon formations. It applies to both wet and dry canyons.This unit focuses on activities within canyons and not on methods used to access or escape from them. It applies to leaders, guides or instructors who use these skills when leading during canyoning activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units. The unit can also apply to assistants and support staff.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for canyoning activities.
  • 1.1. Select clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suitable for canyon conditions and activities.
  • 1.2. Waterproof, as required, and pack clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during activities.
  • 1.3. Interpret planned route from activity plans and maps to assist in following the route.
  • 1.4. Determine contingency routes and emergency escapes.
  • 1.5. Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
  • 1.6. Confirm protocols for communications between party members.
  • 1.7. Complete equipment safety checks prior to canyoning activities.
2. Utilise canyon features for recreational activities.
  • 2.1. Survey canyon to identify hazards and obstacles, assess risk, and select a safe and suitable site for activities.
  • 2.2. Safely approach, and negotiate hazards, canyon terrain and formations to minimise risk of injury.
  • 2.3. Remove and handle loaded backpacks to enable safe passage through canyon.
  • 2.4. Select and use suitable techniques and natural formations for a range of recreational activities.
  • 2.5. Maintain close contact and effective communication with party members throughout all activities.
  • 2.6. Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the canyon environment throughout all activities.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6281 SISOCAY201A Demonstrate horizontal canyoning skills Unit of competency