Assessor Resource
SISOCAY004
Establish ropes and belays for abseils in easy to intermediate canyons
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and set up belay systems and ropes suitable for abseils in easy to intermediate canyons, and according to current conditions. It requires the ability to select the abseil route and to select and utilise fixed artificial, naturally occurring or artificial removable anchors.
It applies to rigging staff and activity leaders who work independently or with limited guidance from others.
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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