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Guide day ski tours
Guide day ski tours
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOSKT304A
SISOSKT304A
State Code
D6488
D6488
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to guide participants on day ski tours. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to make suitable arrangements to lead groups in day ski touring activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a day ski touring trip.
- 1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the conditionofparticipants.
- 1.2. Develop a trip plan according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.3. Select a location according to participant's abilities, trip objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.4. Identify hazards associated with ski touring and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants.
- 1.5. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity plan.
- 1.6. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the ski touring trip.
2. Select equipment for the group.
- 2.1. Select equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures and check serviceability.
- 2.2. Adjust and fit equipment, according to manufacturer's specification, to ensure comfort and safety.
- 2.3. Pack equipment that is not required on hand in a suitable manner.
- 2.4. Check safety and rescue equipment to ensure suitability to the group and the conditions.
3. Brief participants.
- 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the ski touring trip in a manner suitable to the participants.
- 3.2. Outline safety procedures and safe areas and or boundaries for the trip.
- 3.3. Explain symptoms, treatment and prevention of hypothermia and dehydration to group to assist in self-monitoring.
- 3.4. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while ski touring.
- 3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the trip.
4. Lead a group of skiers.
- 4.1. Demonstrate correct ski touring skills and technique to participants.
- 4.2. Monitor ski touring skills to ensure safety of participants.
- 4.3. Monitor individual participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback.
- 4.4. Implement modifications to activities in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.
- 4.5. Recognise and resolve conflict situations, where applicable.
- 4.6. Respond to emergencies or non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
5. Complete post trip responsibilities.
- 5.1. Notify appropriate authorities of trip completion.
- 5.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of ski touring trip.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future ski touring trips.
- 5.5. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.
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.
Condition of participants may include:
previous experience
physical development
age
injuries and illnesses.
Plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
safety and emergency requirements.
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
assessment procedures
time and budget constraints
communication protocols
code of ethics
confidentiality of participant information
snowsport area signs and regulations
Alpine Responsibility Code.
Trip objectives may include:
self improvement
meeting people
fitness targets
adventure and recreation.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment misuse.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
ski patrol
land managers or agencies
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
event warnings
river level
synoptic charts
Food and water requirements may include:
menu planning and preparation
range of foods.
Principles of nutrition may include:
food groups
dietary guidelines
individual food requirements and allergies.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Equipment may include:
ski touring equipment
safety, first aid and rescue equipment
navigation equipment
communication equipment
repair equipment.
Relevant information may include:
safety procedures
logistical details
risk and hazard prevention and management
ski touring techniques
responsible and safe behaviour.
Ski touring skills and technique may include:
diagonal stride
snow plough
side step
step turns
double pole
herringbone
downhill run
kick turn
traverse
stride double pole
basic skate
side-slip
stopping
stem-turns
open stance telemark turns.
Variable factors may include:
change of weather
equipment failure
snow conditions.
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.
Condition of participants may include:
previous experience
physical development
age
injuries and illnesses.
Plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
safety and emergency requirements.
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
assessment procedures
time and budget constraints
communication protocols
code of ethics
confidentiality of participant information
snowsport area signs and regulations
Alpine Responsibility Code.
Trip objectives may include:
self improvement
meeting people
fitness targets
adventure and recreation.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment misuse.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
ski patrol
land managers or agencies
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
event warnings
river level
synoptic charts
Food and water requirements may include:
menu planning and preparation
range of foods.
Principles of nutrition may include:
food groups
dietary guidelines
individual food requirements and allergies.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Equipment may include:
ski touring equipment
safety, first aid and rescue equipment
navigation equipment
communication equipment
repair equipment.
Relevant information may include:
safety procedures
logistical details
risk and hazard prevention and management
ski touring techniques
responsible and safe behaviour.
Ski touring skills and technique may include:
diagonal stride
snow plough
side step
step turns
double pole
herringbone
downhill run
kick turn
traverse
stride double pole
basic skate
side-slip
stopping
stem-turns
open stance telemark turns.
Variable factors may include:
change of weather
equipment failure
snow conditions.
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:
plans within activity constraints and guides and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner
applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during ski touring trips
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure the safe guiding of groups in day ski touring activities in suitable snowsport areas that are appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable snowsport area to guide groups in ski touring activities
participants to take part in the ski touring trip
ski touring, safety, first aid, rescue, repair, navigation and communication equipment
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, guide and document ski touring activities for a variety of participants.
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 interaction with a group of participants, including conveying information for safe participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all ski touring activities
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of ski touring trip 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:
SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment
SISOSKT303A Day ski tour away from a patrolled area
SISOSKT305A Demonstrate snowcraft skills for day touring.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans within activity constraints and guides and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner
applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during ski touring trips
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure the safe guiding of groups in day ski touring activities in suitable snowsport areas that are appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable snowsport area to guide groups in ski touring activities
participants to take part in the ski touring trip
ski touring, safety, first aid, rescue, repair, navigation and communication equipment
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, guide and document ski touring activities for a variety of participants.
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 interaction with a group of participants, including conveying information for safe participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all ski touring activities
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of ski touring trip 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:
SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment
SISOSKT303A Day ski tour away from a patrolled area
SISOSKT305A Demonstrate snowcraft skills for day touring.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBE73 | SISOSKT004 | Lead skiing activities on easy cross country terrain | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J761 | SIS30413 | Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |