SISOBWG002 — Bushwalk in difficult tracked environments

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What an assessment for SISOBWG002 must cover

87 assessable components: 3 elements (19 performance criteria), 16 performance evidence and 48 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for the walk.

1.1Select clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the walk and conditions, and check for safe working condition.
1.2Calculate and prepare food and water appropriate for the distance and environment of the trip.
1.3Waterproof and pack clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during walk.
1.4Interpret planned route from activity plans, maps and track head signage to assist with navigation.
1.5Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
1.6Confirm protocols for communications between walkers.
1.7Ensure pack weight is appropriate to body weight and level of fitness; fit and adjust for comfort and safety.

2 Walk in difficult tracked environments.

2.1Use appropriate posture and manual handling techniques when lifting and carrying backpack.
2.2Establish and maintain an appropriate walking rhythm and pace according to conditions.
2.3Use walking techniques specific to the environmental terrain.
2.4Monitor walking pace of, and space between, party members to ensure safety of all, and completion within timelines.
2.5Maintain effective communication with party members throughout all activities.
2.6Follow the planned route and make adjustments to route according to track and environmental conditions.
2.7Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the natural environment throughout all activities.

3 Negotiate environmental obstacles and steep, slopes.

3.1Safely approach, and negotiate constant obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury.
3.2Control footing to walk safely on consistently uneven and unstable track surface.
3.3Utilise techniques and control pace to ascend and descend long steep slopes.
3.4Monitor own fatigue, adjust pace, food and water intake and take breaks while maintaining contact with party members.
3.5Monitor and regulate own body temperature by adding and removing clothing layers.

Performance evidence

complete three walks, including at least one lasting for a minimum of two days
during each walk:
maintain an effective walking rhythm by:
maintaining same stride and pace
allowing natural body swing
avoiding jerky movements or springing
use techniques to ascend steps and slopes:
placing feet down flat with a deliberate step
resting heels on any available projections
zig-zagging
use techniques to descend steps and slopes:
placing toes against projections to avoid overstriding
avoiding placing feet down heavily
flat-footed or stiff-heeled technique
use walking techniques specific to the environmental terrain
consistently follow safety procedures and safely negotiate hazards.

Knowledge evidence

organisational safety and emergency response procedures for walking activities
contents of the Australian Walking Track Grading System, in particular the specifications for grade 4 tracks
suitable clothing and footwear for the particular region or locality in which outdoor recreational walks are delivered:
types of clothing and fabrics that protect against the effects of local weather conditions including sun, temperatures, winds, and precipitation of different levels and extremes
reasons for layering clothes
effective fabrics/materials, design and construction features of waterproof gear
footwear suitable for walking in difficult tracked environments; advantages and disadvantages of different types
gaiters and their purpose
as relevant, purpose and features of specialist aids
purpose, features, advantages and disadvantages of walking poles
effective design and construction features of back packs
techniques used to effectively pack items for ease of access and maximum usage of space
waterproofing and stowing techniques used to keep clothing, food and resources dry during walking activities
how to care for clothing, footwear, backpacks and other equipment during and after activities to avoid damage, and promote long lifespan
safe manual handling techniques used to lift and carry backpacks of various weights
communication protocols for group walks in difficult tracked environments to include:
calls
hand signals
whistles
radio
how to maintain an effective walking rhythm:
maintaining same stride and pace
allowing natural body swing
avoiding jerky movements or springing
techniques used to ascend long steep slopes:
placing feet down flat with a deliberate step
resting heels on any available projections
zig-zagging
keeping weight over feet, not leaning into slope
techniques used to descend long steep slopes:
placing toes against projections to avoid overstriding and fatigue
avoiding placing feet down heavily
flat-footed or stiff-heeled technique
typical hazards for walking in difficult tracked environments, and techniques used to safely negotiate these:
roots
rocks
fallen tree logs
unstable track surface: slippery, rocky or loose tread
dense and overhanging vegetation
water crossings
hazardous flora and fauna
temperature extremes
exposure to storms, heavy rain, hail and strong winds
techniques used to minimise damage to the natural environments when walking
for the particular region or locality in which outdoor recreational walks are delivered which may include those for bushland, arid, alpine, tropical or other environments:
specific walking techniques used for the terrain
specific hazards and techniques used to safely negotiate these
specific environmental considerations and minimal impact techniques when walking.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret detailed and familiar organisational safety and emergency response procedures; interpret potentially unfamiliar information on maps and track head signage; interpret factual activity plan information in familiar formats.
Oral communications skills: use clear and unambiguous verbal and non-verbal communications to make intent known.
Numeracy skills: interpret and calculate numerical data involving distances, times and slope gradients from maps and track head signage.
Planning and organising skills: manage own timing to complete activities within planned timeframes.

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What does an assessment tool for SISOBWG002 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SISOBWG002 needs to address all 87 unit components: 3 elements with 19 performance criteria, 16 performance evidence requirements, 48 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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