Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

problemsolving skills to position holds and set a route appropriate to the level of difficulty

climbing skills to understand the physical demands and dynamics of climbing on a range of artificial surfaces

rope handling skills to maintain rope safety while route setting

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of activities

equipment types characteristics and technology used for route setting on a variety of artificial pitches

care and maintenance of route setting equipment such as cleaning of holds to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

forces placed on holds during climbing and the affect this has on the placement of and distance between holds

emergency procedures and potential hazards relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and others

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

selects fits and maintains equipment independently and carries out safety checks to ensure effective working order

negotiates obstacles and hazards while positioning and fastening holds to a desired level of difficulty

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in route setting activities on artificial surfaces that are of a sufficient duration to allow the participant to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding route setting and climbing to accurately select equipment to position and fasten holds

suitable artificial climbing sites that allow participant to Apply route setting skills

route setting equipment such as harnesses helmets ascending and descending devices ropes holds and fasteners

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 selection and use of route setting equipment appropriate to the artificial pitch and level of difficulty

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of activities

observation of safe participation and demonstration of route setting skills such as positioning and fastening holds to a desired level of difficulty

observation of care and maintenance of route setting equipment such as cleaning of holds

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

abseiling and climbing units which require route setting skills

Guidance information for assessment

Equipment may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Holds may include:

Route may include:

Obstacles may include:

Cleaning may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Marking may include: