Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan horizontal caving trip.
- Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants.
- Develop a trip plan according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Select an appropriate site and cave for the trip according to participant's abilities, trip objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Identify hazards associated with horizontal caving and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants.
- Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather information to determine trip plan.
- Determine food and water requirements and contextual issues of the trip.
- Obtain permits or permission for access where required, and inform appropriate authorities before commencing the caving trip.
- Select equipment for the group.
- Brief participants.
- Communicate instructions and relevant information about the horizontal caving trip in a manner suitable to the participants.
- Outline logistical details, minimal impact and safety procedures for the trip.
- Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use throughout caving trip.
- Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the trip.
- Lead horizontal caving trip.
- Evaluate caving conditions and provide direction and advice to group during the trip.
- Demonstrate horizontal caving techniques, where required, to safely and efficiently negotiate features of cave.
- Implement modifications to trip in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.
- Respond to any emergency or non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Complete post-trip responsibilities.
- Notify relevant authorities of trip completion.
- Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Evaluate relevant aspects of caving trip.
- Identify potential areas of improvement for future horizontal caving trips.
- Review own performance and identify potential improvements.