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SISOCVE004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Descend and ascend single ropes in caves

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOCVE004 - Descend and ascend single ropes in caves
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use single rope techniques to descend and ascend ropes in a caving environment.It applies to leaders, guides or instructors, who use these skills when leading participants during caving 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 Caving
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for the single rope descent or ascent.
  • Select clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suitable for the caving activity and conditions.
  • Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
  • Identify position of fixed rope in relation to natural features to account for obstacles, hazards and techniques.
  • Attach and adjust belay equipment to self and tie knots suitable for the established belay system.
  • Complete equipment safety checks prior to descent or ascent.
       
Element: Descend and ascend a pitch using single rope techniques.
  • Descend and ascend a fixed rope efficiently, using and adjusting techniques suitable for circumstances.
  • Safely approach, avoid or negotiate hazards to descend and ascend in a controlled manner.
  • Utilise techniques and equipment to adjust the single rope rig.
  • Choose optimum position and complete safe and efficient changeovers between descending and ascending.
  • Use descending and ascending equipment for redirections and re-belays.
  • Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the cave environment during 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
Select clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suitable for the caving activity and conditions. 
Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities. 
Identify position of fixed rope in relation to natural features to account for obstacles, hazards and techniques. 
Attach and adjust belay equipment to self and tie knots suitable for the established belay system. 
Complete equipment safety checks prior to descent or ascent. 
Descend and ascend a fixed rope efficiently, using and adjusting techniques suitable for circumstances. 
Safely approach, avoid or negotiate hazards to descend and ascend in a controlled manner. 
Utilise techniques and equipment to adjust the single rope rig. 
Choose optimum position and complete safe and efficient changeovers between descending and ascending. 
Use descending and ascending equipment for redirections and re-belays. 
Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the cave environment during activities. 

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