Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- 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
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- 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
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SISOCLM003, 'Lead climb single pitches, natural surfaces'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Lead climb single pitches, natural surfaces' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
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 climb. | 1.1. Select clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suitable for the climb and conditions. 1.2. Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities. 1.3. Confirm protocols for communications between climber and belayer. 1.4. Interpret route description; identify position of natural features, the climb route and contingencies. 1.5. Determine need for artificial protection during ascent; select and rack for accessibility during climb. 1.6. Attach and adjust belay equipment to self and tie knots suitable for the established belay system. 1.7. Complete equipment safety checks prior to climbing or belaying. |
2. Climb single pitch routes. | 2.1. Use safety procedures at bottom, top of and throughout climbs to minimise risk to self and others present. 2.2. Use appropriate posture and climbing techniques suitable to natural features. 2.3. Locate and utilise rest positions to reduce fatigue. 2.4. Safely approach, avoid or negotiate hazards to ascend in a controlled manner. 2.5. Maintain effective communication with belayer throughout climb. 2.6. Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the surface during climb. |
3. Ascend single pitch routes as a lead climber. | 3.1. Evaluate potential direction of falls, magnitude of force and second climber’s ability. 3.2. Select suitable type, and set anchors and belay system safely and efficiently throughout climb. 3.3. Place protection periodically during climb to reduce fall distance. 3.4. Use techniques to minimise rope drag, displacement of artificial protection and injury in the event of a fall. 3.5. Monitor and maintain the safeguard system continuously. 3.6. Retreat from pitches when climber safety is compromised. 3.7. Select solid and secure anchors at top of pitch, or place artificial protection. 3.8. Establish belay system at top of pitch to maximise climber and belayer safety. |
4. Ascend single pitch routes as a second climber. | 4.1. Utilise belaying system to maximise climber safety. 4.2. Remove artificial protection with and without a nut tool and minimise damage to equipment and natural surface. |
5. Belay climbers. | 5.1. Avoid or negotiate hazards and use safety procedures to minimise risk to self and others present. 5.2. Establish belaying position and attach self to anchor, as required, to allow effective and safe use of belay system. 5.3. Maintain rope tension to minimise fall distance and ensure climber movement is not unduly restricted. 5.4. Monitor climber progress constantly, and maintain clear communication with climber. 5.5. Arrest falls promptly using technique suitable to belaying device and situation. 5.6. Safely and efficiently secure climber using tie off techniques; release tie off and allow climber to continue. |