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Instruct lead climbing on multi pitch artificial surfaces
Instruct lead climbing on multi pitch artificial surfaces
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOCLA510A
SISOCLA510A
State Code
D6298
D6298
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct climbing on multi 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 multi 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 in order 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 activity specific knowledge, climbing skills and safety and rescue procedures.
- 4.4. Demonstrate how emergency and non routine situations are to be dealt with according to 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:
applying multi pitch climbing skills independently
establishing ropes for multi pitch climbing
selection and or use of equipment
self improvement
meeting people
fitness targets
adventure and 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
food and water
weather details
participant information
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits from land management authorities
authority or permission from land owners
equal opportunity
privacy
working with children
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:
environmental hazards
set-up hazards
group management hazards
climber hazards
dangerous fauna
dangerous flora.
Artificial surfaces may include:
portable or fixed walls
fixed towers or bridges
indoor or outdoor
multi pitch.
Risks may include:
injuries and illness
gear fall
exhaustion
equipment failure.
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
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
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:
food and water
personal clothing and footwear
teaching aids
suitable artificial structure for instructing climbing.
Contextual issues may include:
time of day
season
weather
location
equipment
experience of participants
experience of instructor
age of participants
physical health of participants
number of support staff
safety requirements
climber's and belayer's abilities
weight ratio of climber to belayer
group size
other users
pitch height
environmental impact
soundness of features
access and egress
group management.
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.
E.D.I.C.T.
I.D.E.A.
Required knowledge may include:
climbing skills and techniques
establishment of ropes
features of an artificial surface
factors to consider when planning a climb
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 multi 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
relevant legislation
organisational policies and procedures
opportunities to practice
emergency response equipment
understanding of safety practices.
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
food 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:
applying multi pitch climbing skills independently
establishing ropes for multi pitch climbing
selection and or use of equipment
self improvement
meeting people
fitness targets
adventure and 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
food and water
weather details
participant information
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits from land management authorities
authority or permission from land owners
equal opportunity
privacy
working with children
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:
environmental hazards
set-up hazards
group management hazards
climber hazards
dangerous fauna
dangerous flora.
Artificial surfaces may include:
portable or fixed walls
fixed towers or bridges
indoor or outdoor
multi pitch.
Risks may include:
injuries and illness
gear fall
exhaustion
equipment failure.
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
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
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:
food and water
personal clothing and footwear
teaching aids
suitable artificial structure for instructing climbing.
Contextual issues may include:
time of day
season
weather
location
equipment
experience of participants
experience of instructor
age of participants
physical health of participants
number of support staff
safety requirements
climber's and belayer's abilities
weight ratio of climber to belayer
group size
other users
pitch height
environmental impact
soundness of features
access and egress
group management.
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.
E.D.I.C.T.
I.D.E.A.
Required knowledge may include:
climbing skills and techniques
establishment of ropes
features of an artificial surface
factors to consider when planning a climb
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 multi 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
relevant legislation
organisational policies and procedures
opportunities to practice
emergency response equipment
understanding of safety practices.
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
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:
plans and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for multi pitch climbing session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and 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 instructional techniques that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants 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
a multi pitch 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, gloves, karabiners, chalk, quick draws and climbing shoes.
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 and 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
SISOCLA407A Apply multi pitch lead climbing skills on artificial surfaces
SISOCLA408A Establish belays for multi pitch climbing 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 multi pitch climbing session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and 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 instructional techniques that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants 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
a multi pitch 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, gloves, karabiners, chalk, quick draws and climbing shoes.
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 and 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
SISOCLA407A Apply multi pitch lead climbing skills on artificial surfaces
SISOCLA408A Establish belays for multi pitch climbing on artificial surfaces.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D445 | SIS50310 | Diploma of Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |