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SISORSC002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform vertical rescues

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISORSC002 - Perform vertical rescues
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish ropes and belays for rescue rope systems, and to use single rope techniques and mechanical advantage systems to rescue self and others during single pitch activities.Vertical single rope rescue skills are required in a range of activity contexts which can include abseiling, climbing, canyoning and caving.It applies to leaders, guides or instructors, and others who use discretion and judgement to manage problems and emergencies when they arise.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 Rescue Operations
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: Determine rescue requirements and prepare for rescue.
  • Assess situation, identify hazards promptly, assess risks and manage to avoid injury to self and others.
  • Determine appropriate rescue methods and techniques for situation and according to needs of person to be rescued.
  • Select equipment required for single rope rescues.
  • Determine roles and responsibilities of others; complete a briefing and provide clear and concise instructions throughout rescue.
  • Implement rescue operations according to organisational policies and procedures for emergency response.
       
Element: Establish systems for vertical rescues.
  • Determine need for use of mechanical advantage systems, identify and establish type appropriate for the rescue situation.
  • Select and rig or establish multiple anchors, ensuring equalisation and minimise potential for shock loading.
  • Promptly establish rescue systems required to raise and lower persons from a single pitch.
  • Rig single rescue rope to minimise effects of rope stretch and rub points and for efficient descent and ascent during rescue.
  • Establish belays suitable for rescue circumstance and to ensure personal safety during rescues.
  • Verify manufacturers' recommendations, equipment limitations and safety margins, and rig equipment accordingly.
       
Element: Descend and ascend a pitch using single rope techniques.
  • Attach and adjust belay equipment to self and tie knots suitable for the established belay system.
  • 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 techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the surface during activities.
       
Element: Rescue others.
  • Establish communication with rescuee and provide clear and concise instructions and information throughout the rescue.
  • Operate rescue system to raise and lower persons from a single pitch.
  • Safely and efficiently escape a loaded belay system and transfer from belay device to direct connection to anchor.
  • Maintain safety of self, others and rescuee throughout rescue operations.
       
Element: Rescue self.
  • Determine need for self rescue, assess situation and identify suitable techniques to resolve.
  • Anticipate hazards and utilise techniques to approach, avoid or negotiate throughout self rescue.
  • Implement extrication techniques to release from compromised situation.
  • Maintain personal safety throughout rescue operations.
       
Element: Debrief and complete reports.
  • Participate in incident management debrief and identify future response improvements.
  • Complete required incident reports according to organisational procedures.
       

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
Assess situation, identify hazards promptly, assess risks and manage to avoid injury to self and others. 
Determine appropriate rescue methods and techniques for situation and according to needs of person to be rescued. 
Select equipment required for single rope rescues. 
Determine roles and responsibilities of others; complete a briefing and provide clear and concise instructions throughout rescue. 
Implement rescue operations according to organisational policies and procedures for emergency response. 
Determine need for use of mechanical advantage systems, identify and establish type appropriate for the rescue situation. 
Select and rig or establish multiple anchors, ensuring equalisation and minimise potential for shock loading. 
Promptly establish rescue systems required to raise and lower persons from a single pitch. 
Rig single rescue rope to minimise effects of rope stretch and rub points and for efficient descent and ascent during rescue. 
Establish belays suitable for rescue circumstance and to ensure personal safety during rescues. 
Verify manufacturers' recommendations, equipment limitations and safety margins, and rig equipment accordingly. 
Attach and adjust belay equipment to self and tie knots suitable for the established belay system. 
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 techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the surface during activities. 
Establish communication with rescuee and provide clear and concise instructions and information throughout the rescue. 
Operate rescue system to raise and lower persons from a single pitch. 
Safely and efficiently escape a loaded belay system and transfer from belay device to direct connection to anchor. 
Maintain safety of self, others and rescuee throughout rescue operations. 
Determine need for self rescue, assess situation and identify suitable techniques to resolve. 
Anticipate hazards and utilise techniques to approach, avoid or negotiate throughout self rescue. 
Implement extrication techniques to release from compromised situation. 
Maintain personal safety throughout rescue operations. 
Participate in incident management debrief and identify future response improvements. 
Complete required incident reports according to organisational procedures. 

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