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SISOCLM004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Lead climb multi pitches, natural surfaces

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SISOCLM004 - Lead climb multi pitches, natural surfaces
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to climb multi pitches on natural surfaces using lead climbing techniques. It also requires the ability to belay climbers and to ascend multi pitch routes as a second climber.It applies to leaders, guides or instructors who use these skills when leading participants during climbing activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.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 Climbing
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 climb.
  • Select clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suitable for the climb and conditions.
  • Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
  • Confirm protocols for communications between climber and belayer.
  • Interpret route description; identify position of natural features, the climb route and contingencies.
  • Determine need for artificial protection during ascent; select and rack for accessibility during climb.
  • Attach and adjust belay equipment to self and tie knots suitable for the established belay system.
  • Complete equipment safety checks prior to climbing or belaying.
       
Element: Climb multi pitch routes.
  • Use safety procedures at bottom, top of and throughout climbs to minimise risk to self and others present.
  • Maintain balance and use appropriate posture and climbing techniques to link a series of controlled moves to enable progress.
  • Locate and utilise rest positions to reduce fatigue.
  • Safely approach, avoid or negotiate hazards to ascend in a controlled manner.
  • Maintain effective communication with belayer throughout climb.
  • Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the surface during climb.
       
Element: Ascend multi pitch routes as a lead climber.
  • Evaluate potential direction of falls, magnitude of force and second climber’s ability.
  • Select suitable type and set anchors and belay system safely and efficiently throughout climb.
  • Place protection periodically during climb to reduce fall distance.
  • Use techniques to minimise rope drag, displacement of artificial protection and injury in the event of a fall.
  • Monitor and maintain the safeguard system continuously.
  • Retreat from pitches when climber safety is compromised.
  • Select solid and secure anchors at top of pitch, or place artificial protection.
  • Establish belay system at top of pitch to maximise climber and belayer safety.
       
Element: Ascend multi pitch routes as a second climber.
  • Utilise belaying system to maximise climber safety.
  • Remove artificial protection with and without a nut tool and minimise damage to equipment and natural surface.
       
Element: Change over at belay stations.
  • Maintain continuous attachment to a reliable anchor system or anchor point.
  • Exchange climber roles at belay stations and transition to next pitch without entangling ropes.
  • Confirm alignment and stability of belay system before transitioning to next pitch.
       
Element: Belay climbers.
  • Avoid or negotiate hazards and use safety procedures to minimise risk to self and others present.
  • Establish belaying position and attach self to anchor, as required, to allow effective and safe use of belay system.
  • Maintain rope tension to minimise fall distance and ensure climber movement is not unduly restricted.
  • Monitor climber progress constantly, and maintain clear communication with climber.
  • Arrest falls promptly using technique suitable to belaying device and situation.
  • Safely and efficiently secure climber, when compromised, using tie off techniques.
       

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 and personal protective equipment suitable for the climb and conditions. 
Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities. 
Confirm protocols for communications between climber and belayer. 
Interpret route description; identify position of natural features, the climb route and contingencies. 
Determine need for artificial protection during ascent; select and rack for accessibility during climb. 
Attach and adjust belay equipment to self and tie knots suitable for the established belay system. 
Complete equipment safety checks prior to climbing or belaying. 
Use safety procedures at bottom, top of and throughout climbs to minimise risk to self and others present. 
Maintain balance and use appropriate posture and climbing techniques to link a series of controlled moves to enable progress. 
Locate and utilise rest positions to reduce fatigue. 
Safely approach, avoid or negotiate hazards to ascend in a controlled manner. 
Maintain effective communication with belayer throughout climb. 
Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the surface during climb. 
Evaluate potential direction of falls, magnitude of force and second climber’s ability. 
Select suitable type and set anchors and belay system safely and efficiently throughout climb. 
Place protection periodically during climb to reduce fall distance. 
Use techniques to minimise rope drag, displacement of artificial protection and injury in the event of a fall. 
Monitor and maintain the safeguard system continuously. 
Retreat from pitches when climber safety is compromised. 
Select solid and secure anchors at top of pitch, or place artificial protection. 
Establish belay system at top of pitch to maximise climber and belayer safety. 
Utilise belaying system to maximise climber safety. 
Remove artificial protection with and without a nut tool and minimise damage to equipment and natural surface. 
Maintain continuous attachment to a reliable anchor system or anchor point. 
Exchange climber roles at belay stations and transition to next pitch without entangling ropes. 
Confirm alignment and stability of belay system before transitioning to next pitch. 
Avoid or negotiate hazards and use safety procedures to minimise risk to self and others present. 
Establish belaying position and attach self to anchor, as required, to allow effective and safe use of belay system. 
Maintain rope tension to minimise fall distance and ensure climber movement is not unduly restricted. 
Monitor climber progress constantly, and maintain clear communication with climber. 
Arrest falls promptly using technique suitable to belaying device and situation. 
Safely and efficiently secure climber, when compromised, using tie off techniques. 

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