Required skills

literacy skills to analyse and interpret weather and environmental information

planning and organising skills to select food water clothing and equipment for the skiing activity

communication skills to interact with group leader and other participants to maintain a positive and safe environment while skiing

problemsolving skills to determine skiing skills to use according to conditions

numeracy to follow maps and or trails

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

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all cross ski touring activities

equipment types characteristics and technology used for ski touring the advantages and disadvantages and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

characteristics of skiing equipment that affects performance such as length width and weight of skis grip and glide zones of skis edges freeheel longitudinal rigidity boots poles

clothing requirements for outdoor activities and factors affecting appropriate clothing selection such as layering and protective clothing

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during activity

navigation techniques to determine location direction and potential hazards under supervision

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity

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

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

plans equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions and duration of the ski touring activity

applies the full range of skiing skills to a basic level of technique

seeks advice and feedback from leader to improve skills and ensure safety of self and group

evaluates and reflects on own skiing performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple ski touring activities on patrolled groomed ski trails to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information to plan and prepare for the ski touring activity

a suitable outdoor location for basic patrolled ski touring

a qualified leader or supervisor

ski touring safety first aid and navigation equipment

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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of ski touring strategies and techniques

observation of safe participation and demonstration of ski touring skills such as using the correct safe falling method to minimise injuries

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

SISONAVA Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment.

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Hazards may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Equipment may include:

Comfort and safety may include:

Minimum supplies may include:

Skiing skills must include:

Snow conditions may include:

Technique may include:

Single turns may include:

Method of climbing and turning may include:

Skier needs may include:

Risks may include:

Safety of others may include:

Relevant aspects may include: