Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SISOCHC005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage challenge course

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOCHC005 - Manage challenge course
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage a range of specialist functions within challenge course facilities. It requires the ability to develop and document a range of plans and procedures including those for course inspection, safe participant use, rescues, emergency response and for training staff. It also covers the selection of specialist equipment and services appropriate for course elements and the site.This unit applies to any type of organisation that operates a challenge course including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.It applies to challenge course managers who work with significant autonomy to manage the operation and safety of the course.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 Challenge Course
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: Develop course inspection schedules and procedures.
  • Develop and implement procedures for hazard identification and risk assessments for the site, surrounding areas and all course elements.
  • Develop hazard identification and risk assessment templates for use of relevant personnel.
  • Establish and document all required course inspection types and create templates for course and equipment inspections.
  • Develop schedules for inspections and allocate responsibility to internal personnel and external specialists.
  • Disseminate documented procedures, schedules and templates and ensure all personnel understand requirements.
  • Establish and maintain a record keeping system for inspections and risk assessments.
       
Element: Determine course operational procedures
  • Determine different activity techniques suited to course elements and different participant characteristics.
  • Develop and document procedures for safe participant use of course elements, in line with particular element features.
  • Evaluate course elements, determine and document suitable rescue techniques and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
  • Develop and implement plans for ongoing staff training in course use, safety procedures, hazard identification, emergency response and rescue requirements.
  • Implement mechanisms to inform course users and leaders of changes to elements and procedures.
       
Element: Select specialist equipment and services for challenge courses.
  • Consult with course installation specialists to identify equipment appropriate for course elements.
  • Select ancillary equipment suited to requirements of the course and clientele.
  • Select external specialists to inspect, maintain and modify the site and course elements.
       

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
Develop and implement procedures for hazard identification and risk assessments for the site, surrounding areas and all course elements. 
Develop hazard identification and risk assessment templates for use of relevant personnel. 
Establish and document all required course inspection types and create templates for course and equipment inspections. 
Develop schedules for inspections and allocate responsibility to internal personnel and external specialists. 
Disseminate documented procedures, schedules and templates and ensure all personnel understand requirements. 
Establish and maintain a record keeping system for inspections and risk assessments. 
Determine different activity techniques suited to course elements and different participant characteristics. 
Develop and document procedures for safe participant use of course elements, in line with particular element features. 
Evaluate course elements, determine and document suitable rescue techniques and procedures. 
Establish and maintain emergency response plans and procedures. 
Develop and implement plans for ongoing staff training in course use, safety procedures, hazard identification, emergency response and rescue requirements. 
Implement mechanisms to inform course users and leaders of changes to elements and procedures. 
Consult with course installation specialists to identify equipment appropriate for course elements. 
Select ancillary equipment suited to requirements of the course and clientele. 
Select external specialists to inspect, maintain and modify the site and course elements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SISOCHC005 - Manage challenge course
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Assessment Record Sheet

SISOCHC005 - Manage challenge course

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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