Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Food and water requirements may include:
menu planning and preparation
range of foods
emergency food and water.
Principles of nutrition may include:
dietary guidelines
essential nutrients
individual food requirements and allergies.
Conditions may include:
surface snow conditions
terrain
weather.
Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
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
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
code of ethics
snowsport area signs and regulations
Alpine Responsibility Code and skiing practices within the code.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
coastal patrol or coastguard
volunteer marine rescue
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
river heights
synoptic charts
high and low tides.
Equipment may include:
skis
poles
Telemark boots
ski bindings
backpack or bumbag
appropriate clothing and footwear
goggles
safety and first aid equipment.
Design and or construction features may include:
shape of ski
length
flex
gliding surfaces
edges
free heel
torsional rigidity
poles, correct length.
Comfort and safety may include:
ski length appropriate for an intermediate Telemarker's ability, height and weight
boot type appropriate for an intermediate Telemarker
ski binding matches the combination of ski and boot.
Turns may include:
medium radius
long radius.
Efficient movement may include:
centred and athletic skiing stance in relation to the planes of movement
utilising design of equipment to enhance Telemark skiing performance
showing a blending of the movements of Telemark
balance
turning
pressure
flexion and extension
edging.
Planes of movement may include:
rotational plane of movement
lateral plane of movement
vertical plane of movement.
Speed control may include:
stopping
slowing down
speeding up.
Shape of the turn may include:
medium radius turns
long radius turns
short radius turns
shallow turns
deep turns.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course failure.
Measures may include:
safe falling
speed
observation of winter weather conditions and terrain
adequate clothing
fluid and food intake
demonstrating knowledge of snowsport area protocol and run status for the day
complying with all snowsport area signs and regulations
complying with Alpine Responsibility Code and skiing practices within the code.
Safety of others may include:
speed
distance from other skiers.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food 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:
applies relevant process to plan equipment and supply requirements appropriate to the blue run conditions and duration of the downhill Telemark skiing activity
practices a range of safe Telemark skiing techniques such as medium and long radius turns while negotiating hazards, and maintaining balance and control
evaluates and reflects on own Telemark skiing performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in downhill Telemark skiing on intermediate terrain that reflects local conditions and is of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable snowsport location with intermediate terrain, such as blue runs, to enable demonstration of downhill Telemark skiing skills
resources and information to accurately plan and prepare for the downhill Telemark skiing activity
equipment such as Telemark skis, poles and bindings.
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:
observation of the planning and review process with evidence of reference to resources
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of downhill Telemark skiing strategies and techniques
observation of safe participation and demonstration of Telemark skiing skills, such as execution of turns and speed control on blue runs
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:
SISOSKI302A Alpine ski downhill on intermediate terrain.