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Bushwalk in difficult tracked environments

Bushwalk in difficult tracked environments

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOBWG002
State Code
OBF93
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
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to complete walks in any type of environment including bushland, arid, alpine or tropical areas and according to planned routes.The unit provides the skills to walk on generally distinct tracks but without major modification to the ground. Surfaces are likely to be unstable with many natural obstacles such as rocky or loose tread, roots, rocks, fallen tree logs and water crossings. Long steep sections and arduous climbs may be featured.Tracks have signage at the track head and have route markers but provide limited signage en route. Tracks may be indistinct is some places. Tracks marked on maps may be unreliable requiring walkers to use navigation skills and equipment to complete the track. Tracks could be graded according to the Australian Walking Track Grading System and might include features of grade 4.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.It applies to leaders, guides or instructors who use these skills when leading participants during bushwalking activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units.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 walk.
  • 1.1. Select clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the walk and conditions, and check for safe working condition.
  • 1.2. Calculate and prepare food and water appropriate for the distance and environment of the trip.
  • 1.3. Waterproof and pack clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during walk.
  • 1.4. Interpret planned route from activity plans, maps and track head signage to assist with navigation.
  • 1.5. Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
  • 1.6. Confirm protocols for communications between walkers.
  • 1.7. Ensure pack weight is appropriate to body weight and level of fitness; fit and adjust for comfort and safety.
2. Walk in difficult tracked environments.
  • 2.1. Use appropriate posture and manual handling techniques when lifting and carrying backpack.
  • 2.2. Establish and maintain an appropriate walking rhythm and pace according to conditions.
  • 2.3. Use walking techniques specific to the environmental terrain.
  • 2.4. Monitor walking pace of, and space between, party members to ensure safety of all, and completion within timelines.
  • 2.5. Maintain effective communication with party members throughout all activities.
  • 2.6. Follow the planned route and make adjustments to route according to track and environmental conditions.
  • 2.7. Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the natural environment throughout all activities.
3. Negotiate environmental obstacles and steep, slopes.
  • 3.1. Safely approach, and negotiate constant obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury.
  • 3.2. Control footing to walk safely on consistently uneven and unstable track surface.
  • 3.3. Utilise techniques and control pace to ascend and descend long steep slopes.
  • 3.4. Monitor own fatigue, adjust pace, food and water intake and take breaks while maintaining contact with party members.
  • 3.5. Monitor and regulate own body temperature by adding and removing clothing layers.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6272 SISOBWG302A Apply intermediate bushwalking skills Unit of competency