Training Package Sport, Fitness and Recreation Unit code: SISXRSK301A Unit Tile Undertake risk analysis of activities Nominal hours: 20 Unit descriptor This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake a risk-management process in relation to an activity and in accordance with an organisation's risk-management policies and procedures. In this context, the risk-analysis process is conducted using structured analysis methodology according to the current Australian and New Zealand standard. Competency field Risk Management and Security across sectors Application of the unit This unit applies to who work in a range of roles and settings in the sport, recreation or fitness industry. This may include those working in after-school or holiday-care programs in a range of locations, in coaching activities or those undertaking a role in outdoor recreation activities, such as camps and other guided activities as well as indoor recreation and fitness activities. Employability skills This unit contains employability skills. Prerequisite Nil Evidence Guide: 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. Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit Context of and specific resources for assessment Method of assessment Gather information for assessment Evidence of the following is essential: Assessment must ensure development and implementation of a risk-treatment plan for specific activities relevant to the candidate's current or intended work environment to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to: an environment or facility appropriate to the specific activity support staff, locations and resources to implement risk-control measures organisational policies and procedures related to risk analysis of activities organisational reporting requirements. A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: observation of applying organisational risk-analysis procedures to activities and locations oral and or written questioning to assess the knowledge of risk-analysis techniques and evacuation skills in relation to risk-assessment methodologies third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance over multiple applications portfolio of records and reports documenting risk-treatment plans and outcomes. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
4.Undertake risk assessment of an activity. 4.1.Compare the level of risk established during the analysis process with previously established criteria according to organisational procedures. 4.2.Rank or prioritise risks for further action, taking account of the wider context of the risk. 4.3.Consider the objectives of the organisation and the extent of opportunity could result from taking the risk. 4.4.Accept risks that fall into the low or acceptable categories without further treatment, and monitor and periodically review to ensure they remain acceptable. 5.Treat risks associated with an activity. 5.1.Identify specific options applicable to risks that fall outside the low or acceptable categories. Risk-treatment options may include: avoid the risk reduce the risk transfer the risk finance the risk treatment
retain the risk. 5.2.Evaluate risk-treatment options according to the organisation's plan. Evaluate may include: extent of risk reduction extent of benefits or opportunities created taking into account the risk-evaluation criteria Risk-management plan may include: objectives equipment and resources contingencies 5.3.Document the risk-treatment plan. Risk-treatment plan may include implementation details responsibilities schedules expected outcome budgeting performance measures review process. 5.4.Implement the plan prior to and during the activity, according to organisational policies and procedures. 6.Monitor and review the risk management of an activity. 6.1.Document risk analysis, evaluation and options according to organisational procedures. management
This unit also applies to outdoor recreation leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups; not-for-profit organisations or government agencies Employability skills This unit contains employability skills. Prerequisite Nil Evidence Guide: 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. Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit Context of and specific resources for assessment Method of assessment Gather information for assessment Evidence of the following is essential: applies relevant process to plan equipment and supply requirements appropriate for the conditions and duration of the caving activity navigates a route using a map and ensures movements are of minimal impact seeks advice and feedback from leader and evaluates and reflects on own caving performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and improvements. Assessment must ensure participation in multiple caving activities that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to: resources and information, such as maps and weather sources, to plan and prepare for the activity a suitable cave, with frequently travelled routes, tracks, markers and obvious natural surroundings a qualified leader or supervisor caving, navigation and safety equipment. A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies used to plan a minimal impact caving route observation of safe participation and demonstration of simple caving skills, such as ascending and descending a ladder reports from a supervisor detailing performance. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: SISOOPS201A Minimise environmental impact. Required Skills and Knowledge This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. Required skills Required knowledge literacy and numeracy skills to: read and interpret maps analyse weather information calculate grid and magnetic bearings planning and organising skills to source and allocate resources and equipment communication skills to: policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all caving activities care and maintenance of caving equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements food and water requirements different types of caves, and associated features, hazards, risks, and how to apply minimal impact techniques
interact with group leader and other participants problem-solving skills to: identify and negotiate cave hazards, features follow a route and locate position in a cave using a map and compass safety procedures, such as common communication methods and calls used between participants navigation techniques to determine location, direction and potential hazards under supervision basic weather information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity emergency procedures and understanding of potential hazards relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and others. Module commenced: ………………………………………………………. Module completed: ……………………………………………… Initials: ………………. Suggested changes to module Program or activities: Element Performance Criteria Knowledge/Range Statement Activities/ Resources 1.Plan for a caving activity 1.1.Identify food and water requirements according to contextual issues including suitability of food for the cave environment. Food and water requirements may include: menu planning and preparation range of foods cooking methods suitability of food for the cave environment. 1.2.Access relevant sources to interpret weather information. Weather information may include satellite images daily and weekly forecasts maximum and minimum temperatures weather warnings BOM site Interpret weather can be learning for several hours internet
rock scrambling swimming climbing chimneying wading. following single track make a track identify and mark formation not to be crossed 4.4.Identify types of damage and foreign material which should be isolated from the cave environment. carrying containers for removal of waste material, including all toileting waste avoiding unnecessarily eating in a cave avoiding strong smelling or messy food eating over a container 5.Navigate cave hazards and obstacles. 5.1.Negotiate cave hazards and obstacles according to caving techniques that minimise environmental damage. Obstacles may include: narrow passages water speloethems vertical squeeze. 6.Evaluate caving activity 6.1.Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity. Relevant aspects of the activity may include: planning process factors affecting selection of equipment navigation and laddering skills. 6.2.Identify improvements for future caving experiences.
clothing and footwear 1.2.Tie knots suitable to the belay system. may include: end-of-rope knots mid-rope knots friction knots stopper knots rope joining knots internet 1.3.Check all equipment to ensure satisfactory working order according to manufacturer's specifications, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. Relevant legislation may include: occupational health and safety permits or permission for access environmental regulations. Organisational policies and procedures may include: ccupational health and safety use, maintenance and storage of equipment communication protocols minimal impact environmental and caving codes Australian Speleological Federation and Guidelines code of ethics. 2.Demonstrate laddering technique. 2.1.Apply correct posture and technique for descending and ascending a ladder.
1.3.Rig ladders and ropes for ease of use and safety, using rigging equipment and ladders according to manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures. Rigging equipment may include wire traces - all surfaces except limestone or formations bolts climbing protection caving ladders ropes and rope protectors belay devices karabiners. Organisational policies and procedures may include: ccupational health and safety use, maintenance and storage of equipment communication protocols minimal impact environmental and caving Australian Speleological Federation Codes and Guidelines 1.4.Identify pitch hazards and minimise or eliminate, where possible. Hazards may include: water pools and streamways falling rocks, water, debris and or gear abrasion points tangled ladder rope passing through ladder loose gear, clothing and hair jewellery strong cave breezes vertical squeezes. 2.Set up a belay system. 2.1.Select and use a suitable belay system for the situation and participant ability. Belay system may include: top and bottom belays self belays
……………………………………… Module commenced: ………………………………………………………. Module completed: ……………………………………………… Initials: ………………. Suggested changes to module Program or activities: Element Performance Criteria Knowledge/Range Statement Activities/ Resources 1.Rig and ladders. 1.1.Select suitable anchors and safety equipment for the activity. Anchors may include: natural fixed artificial. Safety equipment may include harnesses helmets headlamps first aid kit rescue equipment communication devices. 1.2.Tie knots according to the equipment and situation. Knots may include end-of-rope knots mid-rope knots rope-joining knots friction knots tape knot. internet 1.3.Rig ladders and for ease of use and safety using rigging equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. Rigging equipment may include wire traces tape slings bolts climbing protection caving ladders ropes rope protectors belay devices karabiners.: Relevant legislation may include: occupational health and safety
modify aspects of trip according to all variable factors and situations planning and organising skills to: source, allocate and coordinate equipment and a suitable cave site organise participants into manageable groups for horizontal caving language and literacy skills to: produce a plan for the caving trip complete post trip participant and self-evaluations aid, rescue and emergency response skills appropriate to the cave to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies hazards and risks that may be experienced in horizontal caves and how to negotiate these horizontal caving techniques and common communication systems used when caving, to reduce risk horizontal caving environments, including features, hazards, risks and possible conditions to adequately prepare group weather information to ascertain possible conditions and their effect on the trip first aid, emergency and rescue procedures relevant to the cave to ensure safety of self and others. Module commenced: ………………………………………………………. Module completed: ……………………………………………… Initials: ………………. Suggested changes to module Program or activities: Element Performance Criteria Statement Activities/ Resources 1. Plan horizontal caving trip. relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants. Condition of participants may include: previous experience physical capabilities age injuries and illnesses a trip plan according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. Plan may include: aims and objectives date, time and duration location, equipment and resources guide and participant ratios safety, minimal impact and emergency requirements internet 1.1.Conduct 1.2.Develop
an appropriate site and cave for the trip according to participant's abilities, trip objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. Trip objectives may include: exploration surveying scientific study interpretation meeting people team building fitness targets adventure and recreation. photography hazards associated with horizontal caving and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants. Hazards may include: environmental hydrological hazards set-up hazards group management hazards dangerous fauna and flora elevated carbon dioxide levels may include hypothermia injuries and illnesses exhaustion dehydration phobias stings or bites equipment failure relevant sources to interpret detailed weather information to determine trip plan. Relevant sources may include: bureau of meteorology media national parks and wildlife centres police. Weather information may include: satellite images 1.3.Select
daily and weekly forecasts maximum and minimum temperatures weather warnings. food and requirements and contextual issues of the trip. Food and water requirements may include: menu planning and preparation range of foods. permits or permission for access where required, and inform appropriate authorities before commencing the caving trip. 2.Select equipment for the group. 2.1.Select caving equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability. Contextual issues may include: Time of day season and weather cave features participant characteristics number of staff length of cave safety requirements 2.2.Assess equipment for safety and suitability and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort. Equipment may include caving equipment safety, aid and rescue equipment navigation equipment communication equipment 2.3. Check safety and rescue equipment to ensure
suitability to the group and the cave. 3. Brief participants. 3.1.Communicate instructions and relevant information about the horizontal caving trip in a manner suitable to the participants. Relevant information may include: safety procedures minimal impact procedures logistical details risk and hazard prevention and management caving techniques responsible and safe behaviour. 3.2. Outline logistical details, minimal impact and safety procedures for the trip. Safety procedures may include: personal safety checks safe areas and or boundaries contingency and risk plan. 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use throughout caving trip. 3.4. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the trip
5.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of caving trip. Relevant aspects may include: use of equipment caving skills activity organisation and conduct communication and feedback demonstration of caving techniques safety practices. 5.4. Identify potential of improvement for future horizontal caving trips. 5.5. Review own performance and identify potential improvements. Training Package SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Unit code SISOCVE411A Unit Apply vertical caving skills Nominal hours15 Unit descriptor This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply specific exploration techniques, such as free climbing, for use in vertical caving activities. Other related competencies, such as rigging, are defined in other units. Competency field Caving
determine when to use climbing aids planning and organising skills to: identify a suitable vertical caving pitch select equipment for the activity communication skills to inform progress with spotter or belayer throughout free climbing first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care. hazards, obstacles and risks that may be experienced while free climbing on a vertical caving pitch climbing aids and equipment used for spotting and belaying a free climber on a vertical caving pitch and methods of protecting a free climber to enable safe conduct of activities communication systems used between free climbers and spotters or belayers use, care and maintenance of equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements basic weather information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity safety and emergency procedures relevant to the location and activity to ensure safety of self and others Module commenced: ………………………………………………………. Module completed: ……………………………………………… Initials: ………………. Suggested changes to module Program or activities: Element Performance Criteria Knowledge/Range Statement Activities/ Resources 1.Plan for vertical caving activity. 1.1.Identify an appropriate activity site according to contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. Contextual issues may include: abilities size other users pitch height environmental impact soundness of surface access and egress weather conditions 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, maintenance and storage of equipment risk communication protocols minimal impact environmental and caving codes Australian Speleological Federation and Guidelines 1.2.Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather information that may impact on the activity plan. Relevant sources may include: bureau of meteorology media national parks and wildlife centres police. Weather information may include: satellite images daily and weekly forecasts maximum and minimum temperatures rainfall and flooding weather warnings. internet and fit personal and safety equipment for the activity. Equipment may include: vertical caving equipment safety, first aid and rescue equipment communication equipment.
1.4Identify potential hazards and risks associated with free climbing. 1.5Develop procedures to minimise risks and protect the safety of the free climber. Hazards may include: rock fall flowing water abrasion points tangled rope loose clothing and hair jewellery strong cave breezes. Safety may include: personal safety checks spotting by other party members top rope belay for longer and exposed pitches. 1.6.Establish a suitable communication system to use while free climbing. 2.Free climb in a cave. 2.1.Apply techniques to free climb a vertical pitch. Techniques may include: climbing cracks chimneying bridging the use of layback moves mantle shelving. 2.2.Negotiate pitch hazards and obstacles safely while maintaining communication with spotter or belayer, as required. 2.3.Apply procedures to minimise impact on the caving environment.
1.3.Select anchors that minimise environmental impact according to participant's characteristics and abilities, location of the anchors, and requirements of the abseil. Environmental impact may include: rock dislodgement compacting of soil damage to flora, fauna, bird's nests, fossils and bone remains and cave formations effect on users of the site Participant may include: experienced inexperienced adults children. 1.4.Determine appropriate belay systems and systems, according to the type of anchors selected and organisational policies and procedures. Belay system may include: at the top of a pitch at the bottom of the pitch dynamic and static belays self belays 2.Select and set up a belay system. 2.1.Select a belay system according to the abilities, limitations and needs of the belayer and abseiler.
2.2.Identify potential forces generated during a fall and how this may impact on selection of belay system. 2.3.Establish a system according to contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures Relevant legislation may include occupational health and safety permits or permission for access environmental regulations 2.4.Demonstrate the rigging of multiple anchors, ensuring equalisation and minimal shock loading, where applicable. 2.5. Set up a belay that maintains safety of belayer and minimises movement of the belayer in the event of a fall. Safety of belayer may include: attachment to anchor or alternate safety system positioning out of direct line of rock or equipment fall. 2.6.Establish a belay from which the belayer is able to escape and safely perform a rescue.
2.7.Select a belay device that is suitable for the situation and the belayer's ability, and demonstrate use according to manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures devices may include: plate devices auto-locking devices tubular devices Prussik cord and suitable friction hitch. 2.8.Check all equipment for signs of corrosion, abrasion, impact and aging and take measures to correct any deficiency. Equipment may include ropes tape slings rope protectors karabiners maillon rapids: devices harnesses helmets first aid equipment.: 2.9.Identify potential hazards and procedures to minimise risks to abseiler and belayer. Hazards may include: rocks or gear sharp edges moving ropes running over stationary ropes, tape or webbing tripping on rigging. Risks may include: injuries stings or bites equipment failure
3.1.Identify safe access to and egress from the site according to relevant organisational policies and procedures. 3.Rig rope pitches 3.2.Determine ascent or descent route according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures. 3.3.Tie suitable for the type of system established and for potential retrieval or rescue situations. Knots may include: end-of-rope knots rope joining knots tape knot friction knots. 3.4.Set up anchors and to facilitate potential rescue. Training Package SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Unit code SISOCVE302A Unit Apply single pitch abseiling skills in caves Nominal hours 20
1.2.Identify and select an appropriate activity site according to contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. Contextual issues may include: abseilers abilities weight ratio of abseiler to belayer group size pitch height soundness of rock access and egress weather conditions 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, maintenance and storage of equipment emergency procedures communication protocols minimal impact environmental and caving codes Australian Speleological Federation and Guidelines internet 1.3 Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather information that may impact on the activity plan. Relevant sources may include: bureau of meteorology national parks and wildlife centres police. Weather information may include: satellite images daily and weekly forecasts
6.Evaluate activity. 6.1.Evaluate relevant aspects of the abseiling activity. Relevant aspects may include planning process communication calls between abseilers and belayers abseiling and belaying skills. 6.2.Identify improvements for future abseiling experiences in a cave. Training Package SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Unit code SISOCVE305A Unit Apply caving specific single rope techniques- ascending Nominal hours 20 Unit descriptor This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use specific single rope techniques in caving activities. Other related competencies, such as rigging ropes for single rope techniques, are defined in other units. Competency field Caving Application of the unit This unit applies to those working as caving guides or instructors either autonomously or as part of a team in familiar and unfamiliar situations within a range of natural cave locations with simple obstacles and vertical single pitches. This unit also applies to outdoor recreation leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups; not-for-profit organisations or government agencies. Employability skills This unit contains employability skills. Prerequisites nil Evidence 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. Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit Context of and specific resources for assessment Method of assessment Gather information for assessment Evidence of the following is essential: Assessment must ensure participation in ascending, descending and unassisted rescue activities in caving environments that reflect local conditions and are of sufficient breadth and duration to 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 prior to use Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
Module commenced: ………………………………………………………. Module completed: ……………………………………………… Initials: ………………. Suggested changes to module Program or activities: Element Performance Criteria Knowledge/Range Statement Activities/ Resources 1.Select and fit equipment. 1.1.Select equipment and check working order according to organisational policies and procedures and contextual issues. Equipment may include: Prussik cords foot loops tape mechanical ascenders descending devices karabiners maillon rapids rope devices helmets harnesses gloves protective clothing safety, rescue and aid equipment. Organisational policies and procedures may include: occupational health and safety use, maintenance and storage of equipment communication protocols minimal impact environmental and caving Australian Speleological Federation Codes and Guidelines 1.2.Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort and safety. internet
2.5.Assess the situation and identify suitable obstacle avoidance or extrication procedures. Procedures may include bypassing obstacles raising body weight changeovers to another system while suspended on a rope.: 2.6.Negotiate simple obstacles using single rope techniques and procedures while maintaining personal safety and minimal environmental impact. Obstacles may include: knots rope pads and protectors traverses other cavers on pitch. 2.7.Demonstrate use of ascending and descending equipment both a re-direction and a re-belay. unassisted rescue techniques. 3.1.Identify potential rescue situations and scenarios. Rescue situations may include: inverting jamming gear failure exhausted and or injured caver Discussion and practical 3.2.Apply techniques to safely rescue self or another party member from the pitch. Demonstration and practice
undue stress on the anchor system. Significant rub points may include: at the pitch head large protrusions change in slope of the pitch change in the direction of the pitch. 1.3.Establish personal safety systems and use equipment in a safe manner according to the nature of the rescue, manufacturer's specifications, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. Personal safety systems may include: Belays self belays. Relevant legislation may include: occupational health and safety permits or permission for access environmental regulations marine regulations Organisational policies and procedures may include: occupational health and safety use, maintenance and storage of equipment communication protocols access to medical personnel removal of casualties minimal impact codes code of ethics. 1.4.Identify immediate hazards and assess to self and others. Hazards may include: temperature extremes slippery or unstable terrain dangerous animals and insects stinging trees and nettles dense vegetation
descending to ascending. 3.Perform self rescues. 3.1.Assess the situation and identify suitable obstacle avoidance or extrication procedures according to organisational policies and procedures. Obstacle avoidance or extrication procedures may include: by-passing obstacle raising body weight changeovers to another system while suspended on a rope. out self rescue and negotiate simple obstacles while maintaining personal safety according to organisational policies and procedures. Simple obstacles may include: knots rope pads and protectors traverses other pitch users. 4.Use mechanical advantage systems. 4.1.Identify contexts requiring the use of mechanical advantage systems. Contextual issues may include: weather conditions, including season transport trip distance and duration group activities group size. Mechanical advantage systems may include: simple pulley systems with one moving pulley compound pulley systems with more than one moving pulley assisted or unassisted hoist by the participant.
tripods and edge management harnesses litters and stretchers drag mats hauling systems communication systems atmospheric monitoring equipment compass, cave maps and surveys. 1.3. Select and fit personal protective equipment according to the nature of the cave rescue operation and organisational policies and procedures. Personal protective equipment may include gloves helmets safety glasses atmospheric monitoring equipment self-contained breathing apparatus air supply 2.Assess and manage cave rescue. 2.1.Assess physical features of cave rescue before deploying rescue resources according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. Organisational policies and procedures may include occupational health and safety use, maintenance and storage of equipment risk management communication protocols removal of casualties ventilation procedures minimal impact environmental and caving codes
communication skills to: consult with participants to plan a vertical single pitch caving trip that meet their needs convey information about the safety, minimal impact and logistical aspects of the trip interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment problem-solving skills to: plan a vertical caving trip according to participant's needs and abilities determine most appropriate belay system for the situation make decisions about potential hazards that may affect trip modify aspects of trip according to all variable factors and situations planning and organising skills to: source, allocate and coordinate equipment and a suitable cave site organise participants into manageable groups for vertical caving language and literacy skills to: produce a plan for the caving trip complete post trip participant and self evaluations aid, rescue and emergency response skills appropriate to the cave to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies. legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all activities site specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential hazards and any special restrictions applying to the cave equipment, clothing and footwear types, characteristics and technology used for vertical single pitch caving, and factors affecting appropriate selection, use and maintenance hazards and risks that may be experienced in vertical single pitch caves and how to negotiate these vertical caving techniques and common communication systems used when caving, to reduce risk vertical single caving environments, including features, hazards, risks and possible conditions to adequately prepare group principles of anchor systems, including equally shared load, single component failure and effect, redundancy, and angle of separation principles and types of belay systems and devices, including top and bottom belays, and self belays advantages and disadvantages of various knots in a variety of situations weather information to ascertain possible conditions and their effect on the trip food and hydration considerations to maintain health and energy during the caving trip first aid, emergency and rescue procedures relevant to the cave to ensure safety of self and others. Module commenced: ………………………………………………………. Module completed: ……………………………………………… Initials: ………………. Suggested changes to module Program or activities: Element Performance Criteria Knowledge/Range Statement Activities/ Resources 1.Plan vertical single pitch caving trip relevant assessments to determine the condition and experience of participants. Condition and experience of participants may include: previous experience physical capabilities age injuries and illnesses.
1.3.Select an appropriate cave for the trip according to participant's abilities, trip objectives and organisational policies and procedures. Trip objectives may include exploration surveying interpretation scientific study meeting people team building fitness targets adventure and recreation. 1.4.Determine most appropriate belay system according to participant's abilities and conditions at the site. Belay system may include top self belay bottom belay bottom brake. 1.5.Identify hazards associated with vertical caving and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants. Hazards may include: environmental hazards set-up hazards group management hazards hazards dangerous fauna and flora Risks may include. hypothermia injuries and illnesses exhaustion dehydration phobias stings or bites equipment failure.
2.Select equipment for the group. 2.1.Select caving equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability. Equipment may include: caving equipment safety equipment rescue equipment artificial protection navigation equipment communication equipment 2.2.Assess equipment for safety and suitability and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort. 2.3.Check safety and rescue equipment for suitability to the cave. 3.Brief participants. 3.1.Communicate instructions and relevant information about the vertical caving trip in a manner suitable to the participants. Relevant information may include: safety procedures logistical details risk and hazard prevention and management caving techniques minimal impact procedures abseiling and belaying techniques responsible and safe behaviour.
1.Plan a caving session. 1.1.Establish participant's and characteristics. Characteristics may include age cultural and situational factors previous experience and knowledge physical development and fitness. 1.2.Assess participant's current caving knowledge in to determine the session's aims and objectives. Session's aims and objectives may include: enhancing caving skills self improvement adventure and recreation. internet 1.3.Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's and characteristics. Instructional plan may include caving activities teaching methods duration of activities. 1.4.Develop a caving plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. Caving plan may include aims and objectives date, time and duration cave site, equipment and resources safety and minimal impact requirements location and route maps Relevant legislation may include occupational health and safety cave access and permit requirements working with children equal opportunity privacy
environmental regulations. Organisational policies and procedures may include: occupational health and safety use and maintenance of equipment assessment procedures time and budget constraints communication protocols confidentiality of participant information working with children Australian Speleological Federation Codes and Guidelines: 1.5.Select a suitable cave site for the session according to participant's needs, session's aims, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 1.6.Identify potential hazards associated with vertical single pitch caving and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures. Hazards may include Environmental hazards; including rock streams, pools and sumps, false floors, sticky or slippery mud, cave fauna, traverses, pitches, foul air group management issues misuse of equipment may include hypothermia
injuries and illnesses flooding exhaustion dehydration phobias stings or bites equipment failure 1.7.Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather information and determine contingency plans. Relevant sources may include bureau of meteorology media national parks and wildlife centres police. Weather information may include: satellite images daily and weekly forecasts maximum and minimum temperatures weather warnings. Contingency plans may include: change in weather and or conditions equipment failure. 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. Equipment may include caving equipment safety and rescue equipment navigation equipment communication equipment. Resources may include: clothing and footwear food and water teaching aids. Contextual issues may include: time of day
1.Plan a route in an untrogged cave 1.1.Obtain information to assist in the preparation of a navigation data sheet from any available map or cave plan and from other suitable sources of information Map may include: detailed cave maps cave plans with only wall details and labels Navigation data sheet may include: grid and magnetic bearings distances estimated travelling times details and rigging identifiable cave features escape routes. Suitable sources of information may include charts local cavers 1.2.Apply information and symbols contained on the map to plan an efficient route according to navigation and caving-specific abilities. Information and symbols may include: grid lines and numbers magnetic variation scale map legend topographic features speleothems survey markers water depth. internet
1.3.Prepare a navigation data sheet according to organisational policies and procedures, relevant legislation and contextual issues. Organisational policies and procedures may include occupational health and safety use, maintenance and storage of equipment risk management communication protocols Australian Speleological Federation Codes and Guidelines Relevant legislation may include occupational health and safety permits or permission for access environmental regulations. Contextual issues may include fitness levels time of year availability of resources, such as rest stops, areas not subject to flooding type of features of the location access and escape routes group size land management and legislative requirements. 1.4.Identify emergency or contingency escape routes according to organisational policies and procedures.
1.5.Select routes that minimise environmental impact. Environmental impact may include: damaging sensitive areas by trampling, touching or breakage leaving behind foreign and waste material disturbing cave biota, stream sediments, palaeokarst, drip holes, soil cones and crusts, bone material, fossils and tree roots. 2. Navigate in an untrogged cave. 2.1.Maintain orientation of self to surroundings. Surroundings may include bodies of water and or water courses survey or track markers natural formations man-made features. 2.2.Use a map, where available and compass to follow a route in an untrogged cave. 2.3.Apply navigation techniques for estimating the distance travelled. Navigation techniques may include orientating map a compass collecting features searching for cave features locating cave breezes into or out of cave.: Estimating the distance travelled may include: pacing time relation to features.
Scout Association ROCK ACTIVITIES LEVELS 1 Conduct of Activities 1.1 These Rules should be read in conjunction with the Scouts NSW Adventurous Activity Policy. 1.2 The term ‘rock activities’ includes all activities conducted on natural or artificial rock environments. This may include abseiling, bouldering, canyoning, caving and climbing. Rock activities may also include pitch, overnight trips, wet canyons or artificial surfaces. The use of belay systems and safety equipment (including safety mats for bouldering) is a fundamental requirement of all rock activities. 1.3 Commercial climbing gyms are exempt from these rules. The Commercial Activities Policy applies. 1.4 Scout rock activities should be conducted with due regard to all relevant land management, minimal impact and environmental requirements. 1.5 no circumstances are stunt methods to be conducted. These risk methods have no place in an activity where safety is the first consideration. Star jumps and abseil races are examples of stunt activities. The SAC, as necessary, may define stunt methods from time to time. 1.6 All canyon trips, including horizontal canyons, should be assessed after periods of prolonged rain and/or where the potential for flash flooding is possible. 1.7 The minimum standard for any Level 2 or 3 rock qualification is Abseiler. All subsequent qualifications must be in addition to this. 1.8 Non commercial climbing walls where usage is restricted to participants qualified to Level 1 Abseiling must be directly supervised by a minimum of 2 x Level 2 Abseilers or 1 x Level 3. Where novices are using the walls they must be directly supervised by a minimum of 1 x Level 3. 1.9 Unless specifically endorsed by the RC Activities, all rock activities are restricted to single day, single pitch activities. 2 Equipment 2.1 It is recognised that most rock activity participants have considerable personal equipment, usually obtained over many years of experience. While it remains the personal responsibility for participants to ensure that their equipment is in good order, the activity leader should ensure that the equipment is suitable for the particular activity. 2.2 All equipment is to be used in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and must meet recognised standards such standards exist.