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Instruct vertical rescue
Instruct vertical rescue
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOVTR403A
SISOVTR403A
State Code
D6518
D6518
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct vertical rescue activities. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating an instructional vertical rescue session to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently in a vertical rescue activity.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a vertical rescue session.
- 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.2. Assess participant's current knowledge of vertical rescue techniques and determine the session'saims and objectives.
- 1.3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.4. Develop an activity plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Identify potential hazards associated with performing vertical rescues 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.
- 2.4. Arrange, where required, protective and or safety clothing for each participant.
3. Brief participants.
- 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the 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 participating in vertical rescue activities.
- 3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
- 3.5. Check and confirm that all participant equipment is fitted and adjusted and clothing and footwear is suitable.
4. Instruct a vertical rescue session.
- 4.1. Conduct introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.
- 4.2. Apply instructional techniques to impart required vertical rescue knowledge, vertical rescue skills, and safety procedures.
- 4.3. Monitor individual participant's performance during vertical rescue session.
- 4.4. Observe participants during vertical rescue activities and adjust or refine individual and or group technique as required.
- 4.5. Monitor and assess instructional activities and associated risks, and modify where required according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.6. Apply procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.7. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their vertical rescue 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 the vertical rescue session and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future vertical rescue 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.
Characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience and knowledge
physical development
injuries and illnesses.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing vertical rescue skills
education
Development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
vertical rescue activities
duration of activities.
Activity plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
site or location, equipment and resources
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
access and permit requirements
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
environmental regulations
code of ethics
minimal impact codes.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animal and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
coastal patrol or coastguard
volunteer marine rescue
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 and or conditions
equipment failure
participant's needs.
Equipment may include:
rescue equipment:
knife
rescue pulley
spare Prusik loops
foot loops
tape
mechanical ascenders
descending devices
karabiners
maillon rapids
safety equipment:
helmet
harness
belay devices
first aid kit.
Resources may include:
clothing and footwear
food and water
teaching aids.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including, times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
risk and hazard prevention and management
techniques to negotiate various features, hazards and obstacles
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common vertical rescue incidents or risks
safe areas and boundaries
group management in emergency situations
communication systems.
Instructional techniques may include:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply
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.
Characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience and knowledge
physical development
injuries and illnesses.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing vertical rescue skills
education
Development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
vertical rescue activities
duration of activities.
Activity plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
site or location, equipment and resources
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
access and permit requirements
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
environmental regulations
code of ethics
minimal impact codes.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animal and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
coastal patrol or coastguard
volunteer marine rescue
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 and or conditions
equipment failure
participant's needs.
Equipment may include:
rescue equipment:
knife
rescue pulley
spare Prusik loops
foot loops
tape
mechanical ascenders
descending devices
karabiners
maillon rapids
safety equipment:
helmet
harness
belay devices
first aid kit.
Resources may include:
clothing and footwear
food and water
teaching aids.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including, times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
risk and hazard prevention and management
techniques to negotiate various features, hazards and obstacles
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common vertical rescue incidents or risks
safe areas and boundaries
group management in emergency situations
communication systems.
Instructional techniques may include:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply
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 and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for vertical rescue sessions 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 to improve performance
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 vertical rescue activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
suitable pitches or sites or locations or structures for the conduct of vertical rescue instructional sessions
participants to take part in vertical rescue sessions
rescue, safety, roping, teaching and activity-specific equipment according to vertical rescue circumstances
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document vertical rescue sessions 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 planning processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all vertical rescue activities
observation of safe vertical rescue instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of vertical rescue 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.
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 vertical rescue sessions 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 to improve performance
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 vertical rescue activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
suitable pitches or sites or locations or structures for the conduct of vertical rescue instructional sessions
participants to take part in vertical rescue sessions
rescue, safety, roping, teaching and activity-specific equipment according to vertical rescue circumstances
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document vertical rescue sessions 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 planning processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all vertical rescue activities
observation of safe vertical rescue instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of vertical rescue 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.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J768 | SIS40313 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |