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SISOBWG001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Bushwalk in tracked environments

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SISOBWG001 - Bushwalk in tracked environments
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to complete walks in any type of environment including bushland, arid, alpine or tropical areas and according to planned routes.The unit provides skills to walk on formed earthen tracks which generally have modified hardened or compacted surfaces. Some surfaces could be unstable with some natural obstacles such as roots, rocks and small logs. Steps and short steep slopes may be featured.Tracks have signage at the track head, with route markers at intersections and where the track becomes less distinct. Tracks are reliably marked on maps and, along with signage, walkers do not require any specialist navigation skills to complete the track. Tracks could be graded according to the Australian Walking Track Grading System and might include features of grades 2 to 3.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.It applies to leaders, guides or instructors who use these skills when leading participants during bushwalking activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Bushwalking
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for the walk.
  • Select clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the walk and conditions, and check for safe working condition.
  • Calculate and prepare food and water appropriate for the distance and environment of the trip.
  • Waterproof and pack clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during walk.
  • Interpret planned route from activity plans, maps and track head signage to assist in following the route.
  • Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
  • Confirm protocols for communications between walkers.
  • Ensure pack weight is appropriate to body weight and level of fitness; fit and adjust for comfort and safety.
       
Element: Walk in tracked environments.
  • Use appropriate posture and manual handling techniques when lifting and carrying backpack.
  • Establish and maintain an appropriate walking rhythm and pace according to conditions.
  • Use walking techniques specific to the environmental terrain.
  • Monitor walking pace of, and space between, party members to ensure safety of all, and completion within timelines.
  • Maintain effective communication with party members throughout all activities.
  • Follow the planned route and make adjustments to route according to track and environmental conditions.
  • Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the natural environment throughout all activities.
       
Element: Negotiate environmental obstacles, steps and slopes.
  • Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury.
  • Control footing to walk safely on stretches of unstable track surface.
  • Utilise techniques and control pace to ascend and descend steps and short steep slopes.
  • Monitor own fatigue, adjust pace, food and water intake, and take breaks while maintaining contact with party members.
  • Monitor and regulate own body temperature by adding or removing clothing layers.
  • Select clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the walk and conditions, and check for safe working condition.
  • Calculate and prepare food and water appropriate for the distance and environment of the trip.
  • Waterproof and pack clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during walk.
  • Interpret planned route from activity plans, maps and track head signage to assist in following the route.
  • Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
  • Confirm protocols for communications between walkers.
  • Ensure pack weight is appropriate to body weight and level of fitness; fit and adjust for comfort and safety.
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Select clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the walk and conditions, and check for safe working condition. 
Calculate and prepare food and water appropriate for the distance and environment of the trip. 
Waterproof and pack clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during walk. 
Interpret planned route from activity plans, maps and track head signage to assist in following the route. 
Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities. 
Confirm protocols for communications between walkers. 
Ensure pack weight is appropriate to body weight and level of fitness; fit and adjust for comfort and safety. 
Use appropriate posture and manual handling techniques when lifting and carrying backpack. 
Establish and maintain an appropriate walking rhythm and pace according to conditions. 
Use walking techniques specific to the environmental terrain. 
Monitor walking pace of, and space between, party members to ensure safety of all, and completion within timelines. 
Maintain effective communication with party members throughout all activities. 
Follow the planned route and make adjustments to route according to track and environmental conditions. 
Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the natural environment throughout all activities. 
Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury. 
Control footing to walk safely on stretches of unstable track surface. 
Utilise techniques and control pace to ascend and descend steps and short steep slopes. 
Monitor own fatigue, adjust pace, food and water intake, and take breaks while maintaining contact with party members. 
Monitor and regulate own body temperature by adding or removing clothing layers. 
Select clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the walk and conditions, and check for safe working condition. 
Calculate and prepare food and water appropriate for the distance and environment of the trip. 
Waterproof and pack clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during walk. 
Interpret planned route from activity plans, maps and track head signage to assist in following the route. 
Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities. 
Confirm protocols for communications between walkers. 
Ensure pack weight is appropriate to body weight and level of fitness; fit and adjust for comfort and safety. 

Forms

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