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Rig a complex pitch using caving specific techniques

Rig a complex pitch using caving specific techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOCVE410A
State Code
D6337
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to independently rig a complex pitch using caving specific single rope techniques, including re-belays and re-directions. This unit applies to single pitch caves or straightforward caves with several pitches and easy navigation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select equipment.
  • 1.1. Select equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.2. Select anchors appropriate for re-belays or re-directions.
  • 1.3. Conduct safety checks of all equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
2. Rig a complex pitch.
  • 2.1. Identify pitch hazards and minimise or eliminate, where possible, according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.2. Rig re-belays and re-directions to minimise difficult rigging situations.
  • 2.3. Identify places where complex rigging may be required.
  • 2.4. Rig for complex non routine situations and solve non-routine rigging problems to enable safe ascents and descents.
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.
Equipment may include:
caving equipment
safety and rescue equipment
communication equipment.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use, maintenance and storage of equipment
risk management
communication protocols
minimal impact environmental and caving codes
Australian Speleological Federation Codes and Guidelines
code of ethics.
Anchors may include:
natural
fixed
artificial.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Difficult rigging situations may include:
knots in the rope
awkward traverses
poorly placed rope protectors or pads
short re-belay loops
weight of rope on the pitch
problems caused by variance in party member's body mass
poorly placed re-belays or re-directions.
Complex non-routine situations may include:
pendulum swings
rigging to prevent drowning in a waterfall or potential waterfall
traverses across a pitch to a side passage lead
awkward squeezes on a pitch
placement of bolts or other artificial aids to allow further exploration of the cave
tie-backs to previous pitches in multi pitch caves that lack solid anchors at pitch heads.
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:
independently selects natural, fixed and or artificial anchors and other relevant caving and safety equipment according to the situation and conducts safety checks prior to use
identifies pitch hazards, difficult rigging conditions and complex non-routine situations to rig pitches that enable safe ascent and descent.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure rigging of a complex pitch in caving environments that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
natural cave sites suitable for the rigging of re-belays and re-directions
natural, fixed and artificial anchors to rig a complex pitch
rigging, safety, rescue and communication 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:
observation of selecting and checking equipment and anchors prior to use
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of organisational policies and procedures and legislation to enable safe conduct of all rigging activities
observation of safe rigging of a complex pitch using caving specific techniques, including re-belays and re-directions
observation of identifying and dealing with non-routine rigging problems, pitch hazards and difficult rigging conditions
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:
SISOCVE409A Rig ladders in complex situations.
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