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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. |
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: | temperature extremesslippery or unstable terraindangerous animals and insects. |
Risks may include: | hypothermiaheat exhaustioninjuriesexhaustionequipment failure. |
Artificial surfaces may include: | portable or fixed wallsfixed towers or bridgesindoor or outdoor. |
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 warningsevent warningssynoptic charts. |
Communication system may include: | callsradiohand signalswhistles. |
Features may include: | arĕteschimneyscornerscracksedgesflakesjugsledgesoverhangspocketsroofsslabs. |
Capabilities may include: | body weight or strength ratiostamina. |
Equipment may include: | helmetskarabinersharnessesbelay deviceslingsropestapesanchorsquick draws protectionfootwearchalk bag and chalkfirst 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- everything else including end or rope knots, belayer ready, helmet chin strap, clothing, jewellery and hair secured.F - friend - cross check. |
Belay system may include: | top belay bottom belay single ropedouble rope. |
Knot tying may include: | end of rope knotmidline knotsstopper knotslock off knots. |
Climbing techniques may include: | bridgingdynamic movementheel hooksjamminglay backinglayaways and side pullsmantlepinch gripssmearingunderclings. |
Obstacles may include: | ledgesoverhangssqueezestraverses. |
Fixed protection may include: | fixed hangers fixed draws chains. |
Belaying position may include: | anchored or unanchoredbottom of the pitch. |
Belay device may include: | plate devicetube deviceauto locking device. |
Belayer safety may include: | wearing of helmetsattaching to safety ropesstanding out of direct line of gear fall. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selectiondirecting techniquesrescue techniques employed. |