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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. |
Food and water requirements may include: | menu planning and preparationrange of foods:emergency food and water |
Principles of nutrition may include: | dietary guidelinesessential nutrientsindividual food requirements and allergies. |
Conditions may include: | surface snow conditions terrain weather. |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditions, including timesseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesgroup size. |
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 protocolscode of ethicssnowsport area signs and regulationsAlpine Responsibility Code and skiing practices within the code. |
Hazards may include: | temperature extremesslippery or unstable terraindangerous animals and insectsstinging trees and nettlesdense vegetationgroup management hazards. |
Relevant sources may include: | Bureau of Meteorologymedialand managers or agenciescoastal patrol or coastguardvolunteer marine rescuelocal knowledge. |
Weather and environment information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesweather warningsriver heightssynoptic chartshigh and low tides. |
Equipment may include: | skispolesTelemark bootsski bindingsbackpack or bumbag appropriate clothing and footweargogglessafety and first aid equipment. |
Design and or construction features may include: | shape of ski length flex gliding surfaces edges free heel torsional rigidity poles, correct length. |
Comfort and safety may include: | maintenance of equipmentthe ski length appropriate to Telemarker's ability, height weight and terrain ski boot type appropriate for an advanced Telemark skier ski bindings matches the combination of ski and bootbinding is appropriate for an advanced Telemarker's weight, strength and ability. |
Turns may include: | small radiusmedium radius long radius. |
Efficient movement may include: | centred and athletic skiing stance in relation to the planes of movement coordination of the rotational, lateral and vertical planes of movementblending the movements of Telemarkretraction and extension movements and turnsdiagonal movements arm and hand movements steering edgingbalance turning pressure flexion and extension body positions stance. |
Planes of movement may include: | the rotational plane of movement the lateral plane of movement the vertical plane of movement. |
Speed control may include: | stopping slowing down speeding up. |
Shape of the turn may include: | medium radius turns long radius turns short radius turnsshallow turns deep turnsin bumps and jumps. |
Risks may include: | hypothermiaheat exhaustioninjuries exhaustionlost party or party memberequipment and course failure. |
Measures may include: | safe falling speed adequate clothing fluid and food intakesnowsport area protocol and run status for the daysnowsport area signs and regulationsAlpine Responsibility Code. |
Safety of others may include: | speeddistance from other skiers. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selectionfood selectioninstructional contentinstructional techniqueassessment techniquegroup feedbackdirecting techniquesrescue techniques employed. |