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

SISOCVE001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Traverse caves

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOCVE001 - Traverse caves
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to travel through caves which feature frequently travelled tracks and a range of formations and features that may or may not be reliably marked on maps. It requires the ability to safely negotiate a range of terrain obstacles, hazards and cave formations using techniques that minimise environmental damage to the cave.It applies to leaders, guides or instructors who use these skills when leading participants during caving activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units. The unit can also apply to assistants and or support staff.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 Caving
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 horizontal caving activities.
  • Obtain information on the features, formations and particular hazards for local caves.
  • Obtain and become familiar with cave maps, as available, and identify features that will assist with navigating the cave.
  • Plan a route and determine contingency routes and emergency escapes.
  • Select clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suitable for caving conditions and activities.
  • Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures, and minimal impact caving codes to ensure compliance during activities.
  • Confirm protocols for communications between party members.
  • Complete equipment safety checks prior to caving activities.
       
Element: Navigate in caves.
  • Follow a route in a cave using a map, compass and underground navigation aids.
  • Use techniques to estimate distance travelled.
  • Identify features in the cave using map and compass to maintain route.
  • Make minor adjustments to route according to prevailing conditions, and navigate using aids, map and compass as required.
       
Element: Travel through caves.
  • Maintain close contact and effective communication with party members throughout all activities.
  • Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles, hazards and cave terrain to minimise risk of injury.
  • Select and use caving techniques suitable to circumstances to move efficiently through caves.
  • Utilise a range of climbing techniques to explore caves.
  • Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the cave environment throughout all activities.
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain information on the features, formations and particular hazards for local caves. 
Obtain and become familiar with cave maps, as available, and identify features that will assist with navigating the cave. 
Plan a route and determine contingency routes and emergency escapes. 
Select clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suitable for caving conditions and activities. 
Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures, and minimal impact caving codes to ensure compliance during activities. 
Confirm protocols for communications between party members. 
Complete equipment safety checks prior to caving activities. 
Follow a route in a cave using a map, compass and underground navigation aids. 
Use techniques to estimate distance travelled. 
Identify features in the cave using map and compass to maintain route. 
Make minor adjustments to route according to prevailing conditions, and navigate using aids, map and compass as required. 
Maintain close contact and effective communication with party members throughout all activities. 
Safely approach, and negotiate obstacles, hazards and cave terrain to minimise risk of injury. 
Select and use caving techniques suitable to circumstances to move efficiently through caves. 
Utilise a range of climbing techniques to explore caves. 
Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the cave environment throughout all activities. 

Forms

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