This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to abseil single pitches at a fundamental skill level and to belay other abseilers.

It applies to assistant leaders and support staff who use these skills when assisting with the delivery of recreational abseiling activities for groups of participants. They work under close supervision, and according to instructions and guidance provided by supervising activity leaders who may be guides or instructors.

This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Observation Checklist

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Select clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suitable for the abseil and conditions.
Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
Confirm protocols for communications between abseiler and belayer.
Discuss and identify, with supervising leader, position of natural features and the abseil route.
Attach descending device to abseil rope and tie knots suitable for the established belay system and check with supervising leader.
Complete equipment safety checks prior to abseiling or belaying.
Use safety procedures at top of and throughout descent to minimise risk to self and others present.
Use appropriate posture and abseiling techniques to execute descents.
Safely approach, avoid or negotiate hazards to descend in a controlled manner.
Maintain effective communication with belayer throughout descent.
Avoid or negotiate hazards and use safety procedures to minimise risk to self and others present.
Establish belaying position and attach self to anchor, as required, to allow effective and safe use of belay system.
Maintain rope tension to minimise fall distance and ensure abseiler movement is not unduly restricted.
Monitor abseiler progress constantly, and maintain clear communication with abseiler.
Arrest falls promptly using technique suitable to belaying device and situation, and seek leader’s assistance to allow abseiler to continue.

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