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. |
Food and water requirements may include: | range of foodsperishabilitypackaging. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safetypermits or permission for accessenvironmental regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safetyuse and maintenance of equipmentcommunication protocolsemergency procedurescode of ethics. |
Hazards may include: | fitting and fixtures surface irregularities dangerous animals and insectsslippery surfaces. |
Risks may include: | emotional risk injuries exhaustionequipment and misuse. |
Artificial surfaces may include: | portable or fixed wallsfixed towers or bridgesindoor or outdoorsingle pitch. |
Relevant sources may include: | Bureau of Meteorologymedialand managers or agencieslocal knowledge. |
Weather and environmental information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesweather eventsevent warningssynoptic charts. |
Communication system may include: | callsradiohand signalswhistles. |
Equipment may include: | helmetsprotective clothingkarabinersharnessesglovesbelay devicedescenderropefirst aid kit. |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditions, including timesseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesgroup size. |
Safety checks may include: | A - anchors - secure and suitable to applicationB - buckles - locked as per manufacturers recommendationsC- connector - locked, secured and orientatedD - devices - threaded correctly and securedE - organisation specific procedures including; end or rope knots, friction hitches, belayer ready, helmet chin strap, clothing, jewellery and hair secured.F- friend - cross check. |
Descending device may include: | auto locking devicescircular devicesplate devicestubular devicesimprovised devicesinline devices. |
Knots may include: | rethreaded figure 8figure 8 on bightfriction hitches. |
Belay system may include: | top belaybottom brakeself belay. |
Abseiling techniques may include: | expedition abseilsports abseilforward rundowns. |
Simple obstacles may include: | ledgesoverhangssqueezes |
Belay device may include: | plate devicesauto locking devicestubular devicesfigure 8inline device |
Safety Procedures may include: | A - anchors - secure and suitable to applicationB - buckles - locked as per manufacturers recommendationsC - connector - locked, secured and orientatedD - devices - threaded correctly and securedE - organisation specific procedures including; end or rope knots, friction hitches, belayer ready, helmet chin strap, clothing, jewellery and hair secured.F - friend - cross check. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selectionfood selectioninstructional contentinstructional techniqueassessment techniquegroup feedbackdirecting techniquesrescue techniques employed. |