SISOCHC003 — Lead challenge course sessions, high elements

1 Prepare equipment and participants.

• 1.1Assess characteristics, condition and capability of participants, as they present, and obtain informed consent.
• 1.2Confirm participants have clothing and footwear appropriate for the activity and anticipated weather conditions.
• 1.3Select and set up personal protective equipment (PPE) to match participants, high elements and prevailing conditions.
• 1.4Complete, for PPE, required safety and serviceability inspections and reports according to organisational procedures.
• 1.5Direct and assist participants to fit and adjust personal protective equipment; check comfort and safety of fit.

2 Brief participants.

• 2.1Explain planned objectives; communicate instructions and information about activity in a manner appropriate to participants.
• 2.2Encourage participants to ask questions and seek advice before and during session.
• 2.3Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, safe behaviour, safe areas and boundaries.
• 2.4Advise participants of roles and responsibilities of activity leaders, and communication protocols to use during activity.

3 Instruct belay techniques for high elements.

• 3.1Fit and adjust harnesses and belay equipment to participants to ensure comfort and safety.
• 3.2Attach participants to established belay system, tie suitable knots, as required, and complete safety checks.
• 3.3Explain importance of belaying and demonstrate essential components of belay technique.
• 3.4Explain communication protocols and their importance.
• 3.5Verify participant understanding of belay technique, communication protocols, and safety procedures.
• 3.6Supervise belayer’s practice of belay techniques in a low risk situation.
• 3.7Observe and monitor participant performance of belay technique and provide feedback and corrective instruction.

4 Lead high element activities.

• 4.1Explain and demonstrate techniques for use of independent and linked high elements.
• 4.2Position belayer appropriately for the course element, to allow effective use of belay system.
• 4.3Provide clear and accurate instructions and demonstrations throughout the session.
• 4.4Monitor performance of belayers and participants, and provide directions, encouragement and corrective instruction to improve techniques.
• 4.5Facilitate effective group communication and interaction to maintain group control, engagement and safety.
• 4.6Implement required modifications to activity to ensure participant engagement and comfort, and completion within timelines.

5 Manage safety during activities and complete basic rescues.

• 5.1Monitor activity conditions and hazards, including signs of participant difficulty, to ensure safety and welfare.
• 5.2Monitor participant behaviour and adherence to safety procedures, adjust level of supervision and assertively correct breaches, as required.
• 5.3Respond immediately to adverse participant reactions and hazardous situations.
• 5.4Complete ongoing risk assessments to minimise risk of injury to participants and others.
• 5.5Amend activities if risk is unacceptable; cease activities when required.
• 5.6Respond to participants in difficulty and provide verbal directions to recover and continue.
• 5.7Use safe approach procedures to provide direct assistance for participants to recover and continue.
• 5.8Respond to emergency situations according to organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures.

6 Complete post activity responsibilities.

• 6.1Debrief participants and encourage discussion on their technique and satisfaction with session.
• 6.2Notify relevant personnel of activity completion.
• 6.3Retrieve equipment, inspect for wear or breakage, tag faults and store in designated area.
• 6.4Document any equipment faults, and incidents including injuries and near misses.
• 6.5Evaluate the activity through a team debrief and identify improvements for future activities.

What does an assessment tool for SISOCHC003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SISOCHC003 needs to address all 69 unit components: 6 elements with 35 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 18 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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