Abseil single pitches using fundamental skills

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCECRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for the abseil.

1.1. Select clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suitable for the abseil and conditions.

1.2. Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.

1.3. Confirm protocols for communications between abseiler and belayer.

1.4. Discuss and identify, with supervising leader, position of natural features and the abseil route.

1.5. Attach descending device to abseil rope and tie knots suitable for the established belay system and check with supervising leader.

1.6. Complete equipment safety checks prior to abseiling or belaying.

2. Abseil using single pitch descent techniques.

2.1. Use safety procedures at top of and throughout descent to minimise risk to self and others present.

2.2. Use appropriate posture and abseiling techniques to execute descents.

2.3. Safely approach, avoid or negotiate hazards to descend in a controlled manner.

2.4. Maintain effective communication with belayer throughout descent.

3. Belay abseilers under supervision.

3.1. Avoid or negotiate hazards and use safety procedures to minimise risk to self and others present.

3.2. Establish belaying position and attach self to anchor, as required, to allow effective and safe use of belay system.

3.3. Maintain rope tension to minimise fall distance and ensure abseiler movement is not unduly restricted.

3.4. Monitor abseiler progress constantly, and maintain clear communication with abseiler.

3.5. Arrest falls promptly using technique suitable to belaying device and situation, and seek leader’s assistance to allow abseiler to continue.