SISOBWG003 — Bushwalk in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments

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What an assessment for SISOBWG003 must cover

85 assessable components: 3 elements (21 performance criteria), 14 performance evidence and 44 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 and maps to assist with navigation, and confirm contingency routes and emergency escapes.
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 extremely difficult tracked or untracked 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 required adjustments to route according to track or environmental conditions.
2.7Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the natural environment throughout all activities.

3 Negotiate environmental obstacles and arduous climbs.

3.1Safely approach, and negotiate constant and unpredictable obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury.
3.2Control footing to walk safely on prolonged sections of uneven and unstable surface.
3.3Utilise techniques and control pace to ascend and descend prolonged steep slopes.
3.4Set up and use a handline to negotiate steep slopes.
3.5Manage movement of equipment using pack hauls, raises and lowers.
3.6Monitor own fatigue, adjust pace, food and water intake and take breaks while maintaining contact with party members.
3.7Monitor and regulate own body temperature by adding of removing clothing layers.

Performance evidence

complete three walks, including one lasting for a minimum of three days
maintain an effective walking rhythm by maintaining same stride and pace
maintain an effective walking rhythm by allowing natural body swing
maintain an effective walking rhythm by avoiding jerky movements or springing
use techniques to ascend steps and slopes: placing feet down flat with a deliberate step
use techniques to ascend steps and slopes: resting heels on any available projections
use techniques to ascend steps and slopes: zig-zagging
use techniques to ascend steps and slopes: using walking aids and ropes as handlines
use techniques to descend steps and slopes: placing toes against projections to avoid overstriding
use techniques to descend steps and slopes: avoiding placing feet down heavily
use techniques to descend steps and slopes: flat-footed or stiff-heeled technique
use techniques to descend steps and slopes: using walking aids and ropes as handlines
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 5 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
suitable clothing and footwear for the particular region or locality in which outdoor recreational walks are delivered: reasons for layering clothes
suitable clothing and footwear for the particular region or locality in which outdoor recreational walks are delivered: effective fabrics/materials, design and construction features of waterproof gear and walking boots suitable for walking in extremely difficult tracked environments
suitable clothing and footwear for the particular region or locality in which outdoor recreational walks are delivered: gaiters and their purpose
suitable clothing and footwear for the particular region or locality in which outdoor recreational walks are delivered: 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
safe manual handling techniques used to: haul backpacks to negotiate hazards
communication protocols for group walks in extremely difficult tracked environments to include: calls
communication protocols for group walks in extremely difficult tracked environments to include: hand signals
communication protocols for group walks in extremely difficult tracked environments to include: whistles
communication protocols for group walks in extremely difficult tracked environments to include: radio
how to maintain an effective walking rhythm: maintaining same stride and pace
how to maintain an effective walking rhythm: allowing natural body swing
how to maintain an effective walking rhythm: avoiding jerky movements or springing
techniques used to ascend prolonged steep slopes: placing feet down flat with a deliberate step
techniques used to ascend prolonged steep slopes: resting heels on any available projections
techniques used to ascend prolonged steep slopes: zig-zagging
techniques used to ascend prolonged steep slopes: keeping weight over feet, not leaning into the slope
techniques used to ascend prolonged steep slopes: using walking aids and ropes as handlines
techniques used to descend prolonged steep slopes: placing toes against projections to avoid overstriding and fatigue
techniques used to descend prolonged steep slopes: avoiding placing feet down heavily
techniques used to descend prolonged steep slopes: flat-footed or stiff-heeled technique
techniques used to descend prolonged steep slopes: using walking aids and ropes as handlines
factors that affect the selection of tie-off points and anchors for handlines, knots and how to tie them
typical hazards for walking in extremely difficult tracked environments, and techniques used to safely negotiate these: roots
typical hazards for walking in extremely difficult tracked environments, and techniques used to safely negotiate these: rocks
typical hazards for walking in extremely difficult tracked environments, and techniques used to safely negotiate these: fallen tree logs
typical hazards for walking in extremely difficult tracked environments, and techniques used to safely negotiate these: unstable track surface: slippery, rocky or loose tread
typical hazards for walking in extremely difficult tracked environments, and techniques used to safely negotiate these: dense and overhanging vegetation
typical hazards for walking in extremely difficult tracked environments, and techniques used to safely negotiate these: water crossings
typical hazards for walking in extremely difficult tracked environments, and techniques used to safely negotiate these: hazardous flora and fauna
typical hazards for walking in extremely difficult tracked environments, and techniques used to safely negotiate these: temperature extremes
typical hazards for walking in extremely difficult tracked environments, and techniques used to safely negotiate these: exposure to storms, heavy rain, hail and strong wind
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 environmental terrain
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 hazards and techniques used to safely negotiate these
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 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 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 maps and other information to calculate numerical data involving distances, times and slope gradients.
Problem-solving skills: resolve significant problems associated with indistinct tracks and environmental conditions adjustments, constant hazards, and fatigue.
Planning and organising skills: manage own timing and plan route adjustments in the field to complete activities within planned timeframes.
Self-management skills: critically evaluate all circumstances encountered and take responsibility to manage own safety.

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