Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
SISOCVE006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Lead caving activities
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | SISOCVE006 - Lead caving activities |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and supervise dependent participants during caving activities according to predetermined activity plans which might be self-developed or developed by others. It covers the skills required to adjust activities according to prevailing conditions and participant capabilities.It requires the ability to demonstrate and instruct caving activity techniques which might include abseiling, laddering, navigation and negotiation of cave formations when traversing caves. To do this, leaders must be proficient in caving skills which are covered by other units.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 who work independently using discretion and judgement to manage operational logistics and risk within predetermined guidelines.When working close to base and assistance, they manage routine problems in consultation with relevant personnel. Where assistance is not immediately available, leaders use additional skills, covered by other units, to manage significant problems, e.g. rescues, injury or illness in remote locations.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. |
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Competency Field | Caving |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare equipment and participants. |
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Element: Brief participants and demonstrate caving activity techniques. |
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Element: Lead and supervise caving activities. |
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Element: Manage safety during caving activities. |
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Element: Complete post activity responsibilities. |
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