Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan appropriate vertical rescue session

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan vertical rescue session according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing techniques

anticipate and respond to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable site

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for vertical rescue activities

language and literacy skills to

produce activity and instructional plans for the session

complete postsession participant and self evaluations

emergency response skills appropriate to the site to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies while instructing vertical rescue activities

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of session

site specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential hazards and any special restrictions applying to the area

equipment types characteristics and technology used for vertical rescue activities

instruction techniques and theories applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities to enable the application of instructional techniques appropriate to participant needs

vertical rescue techniques and common communication methods used between participants to reduce risk during activities

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

safety and emergency procedures and potential hazards and obstacles relevant to the site to ensure safety of 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

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for vertical rescue sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve performance

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of vertical rescue activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

suitable pitches or sites or locations or structures for the conduct of vertical rescue instructional sessions

participants to take part in vertical rescue sessions

rescue safety roping teaching and activityspecific equipment according to vertical rescue circumstances

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan instruct and document vertical rescue sessions for a variety of participants

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 planning processes such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all vertical rescue activities

observation of safe vertical rescue instruction monitoring and adjustment according to participants needs and characteristics

portfolio of vertical rescue session plans

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

Characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Activity plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Contingency plans may include:

Equipment may include:

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Contextual issues may include:

Relevant information may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

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