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Descend and ascend single ropes in caves

Descend and ascend single ropes in caves

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOCVE004
State Code
OBF56
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 use single rope techniques to descend and ascend ropes in a caving environment.It applies to leaders, guides or instructors, who use these skills when leading participants during caving activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units.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 the single rope descent or ascent.
  • 1.1. Select clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suitable for the caving activity and conditions.
  • 1.2. Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
  • 1.3. Identify position of fixed rope in relation to natural features to account for obstacles, hazards and techniques.
  • 1.4. Attach and adjust belay equipment to self and tie knots suitable for the established belay system.
  • 1.5. Complete equipment safety checks prior to descent or ascent.
2. Descend and ascend a pitch using single rope techniques.
  • 2.1. Descend and ascend a fixed rope efficiently, using and adjusting techniques suitable for circumstances.
  • 2.2. Safely approach, avoid or negotiate hazards to descend and ascend in a controlled manner.
  • 2.3. Utilise techniques and equipment to adjust the single rope rig.
  • 2.4. Choose optimum position and complete safe and efficient changeovers between descending and ascending.
  • 2.5. Use descending and ascending equipment for redirections and re-belays.
  • 2.6. Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the cave environment during activities.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6332 SISOCVE305A Apply caving specific single rope techniques Unit of competency