SISOCHC004 — Set up and supervise challenge course sessions, high elements

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159 assessable components: 6 elements (36 performance criteria), 17 performance evidence and 102 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 Complete visual inspections.

1.1Complete visual inspection of high course elements before commencement of sessions according to organisational schedule and procedures.
1.2Confirm no obvious damage to high course elements.
1.3Confirm integrity of safety systems.
1.4Inspect course site and surrounding area for hazards according to organisational schedule and procedures.
1.5Complete required organisational reports to confirm safety.
1.6Report on and escalate issues of immediate concern according to organisational procedures.

2 Prepare high element activities and equipment for participants.

2.1Identify characteristics, abilities and needs of participants.
2.2Select a suitable sequence of high element activities to meet requirements.
2.3Select activity equipment according to requirements of known participant characteristics and for general admission participants.
2.4Establish any additional equipment required for high elements; complete safety and serviceability checks and reports.

3 Set up belay system.

3.1Select and assess condition of anchors along course for attachment of safety lines and belays.
3.2Select harnesses and belay system suitable for the course element, conditions and participant.
3.3Choose a belay device suitable for the situation and belayer.
3.4Complete safety and serviceability checks on equipment and action faulty equipment according to organisational procedures.
3.5Establish participant belays, and self-belays suitable for rescue circumstances.
3.6Select and tie appropriate knots and rig ropes suitable for load and function within the belay system.
3.7Verify manufacturers’ recommendations, equipment limitations and safety margins, and rig equipment accordingly.
3.8Complete safety checks on rigging according to organisational procedures.

4 Supervise high element activities.

4.1Monitor multiple course elements and performance of belayers and participants.
4.2Provide corrective instruction of technique through explanation and demonstration, as required.
4.3Direct and supervise activity leaders to ensure safe and positive conduct of all activities.
4.4Monitor participant and leader adherence to safety procedures and correct breaches, as required.
4.5Respond immediately to hazardous situations and promptly assess risks to minimise risk of injury to participants and others.
4.6Direct leaders to amend activities if risk is unacceptable or cease activities when required.
4.7Respond to emergency situations according to organisational, emergency response and first aid procedures.

5 Rescue participants or others from high elements.

5.1Determine appropriate rescue methods and techniques for situation, according to degree of urgency and condition of person in need of rescue.
5.2Determine roles and responsibilities of others and provide clear and concise instructions throughout rescue.
5.3Use appropriate approach procedure for element to provide direct rescuee assistance.
5.4Operate rescue system to lower persons from high elements.
5.5Provide clear and concise instructions and information to person being rescued.
5.6Safely and efficiently escape a loaded belay system and transfer from belay device to direct connection to anchor.

6 Complete post session responsibilities.

6.1Dismantle additional equipment, inspect for wear or breakage, tag faults and store in designated.
6.2Lead debrief with team members to identify sessional successes, problems and difficulties.
6.3Evaluate and report on feedback from leaders and participants.
6.4Identify and report on any course or equipment maintenance requirements.
6.5Provide recommendations to improve activities and safety management.

Performance evidence

prior to commencement of two sessions, complete two visual inspections and complete reports:
course site and surrounding area
four high course elements
for three different challenge course sessions and according to predetermined activity plans:
select and set up a sequence of high element activities to meet the requirements of three different participant groups
select and set up belay systems suitable for course elements and participants
across the three sessions, select and tie at least four different types of knots suitable for the system type established, and appropriate for the intended load and function
supervise activity leaders and participants during three high element sessions
during each session consistently manage activity leader and participant adherence to safety procedures
after each session, lead a debrief with team members
utilise options provided in Assessment Conditions to:
direct activity leaders to amend activities in response to a total of two safety issues that arise during activities
complete a brief written or verbal report to recommend improvements for activities and management of safety issues
set up two belay systems suitable for rescues at two different high elements
complete simulated high element rescues, using safe approach procedures, to:
lower a conscious person on two occasions
lower an unconscious person on one occasion

Knowledge evidence

organisational procedures for:
safe participant use of high elements
emergency response and first aid for high element challenge course sessions
for high element challenge courses, organisational:
schedule for completing visual inspections
items that must be inspected and extent of inspection requirements prior to commencement of session
requirements for recording and filing outcomes of inspections
requirements for reporting issues of immediate concern including hazardous ones
typical environmental hazards found within challenge course sites and surrounding areas and associated risks, to include:
unstable trees and tree branches; tree debris
tree and tree debris hazards, including falling limbs
ground surface hazards
spiders, insects, snakes and fauna
features of different types of high elements found in challenge courses:
common elements:
independent elements
linked elements
those which are specific to the particular course in use
signs of deterioration
failures that pose an immediate safety risk
factors that affect the selection and sequencing of high element activities:
group objectives and session duration for particular client groups
objectives of activity participation for general admission clientele
participant characteristics:
age, size and weight
current experience in challenge course activities and skill level
fitness level and physical capabilities
injuries and medical conditions
emotional, behavioural and intellectual ability or disability
season of operation, weather and environmental conditions
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of different types of anchors or attachment points used in challenge course facilities:
bolts
camming devices
wire rope grip
shackles
working load limits of anchors or attachment points and tension formula
issues that are assessed when selecting anchors or attachment points and likely impacts of poor condition on performance under load:
wear and abrasion due to age and use
corrosion
decay
dislodgment
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of challenge course high element equipment:
harnesses of different types
carabiners
rope
wire rope
hand ropes
swing ropes
pulleys
tape
sewn sling
Prusik cord
personal attachment systems, including cow’s tails
crab claws
thimbles
rigging screws
turnbuckles
staples
belay devices:
plate
assisted locking
tubular
belay systems:
static belay
dynamic belay
bottom braking belay
self-belay
how the following factors affect the selection and rigging of above equipment:
element characteristics
weather and environmental conditions
participant size, weight and abilities
manufacturers’ specifications for equipment use
techniques used to rig belays for performance of rescues
when different knots are used, advantages and disadvantages, and how to tie them:
fixed eye
mid line tied in the bight
end to end joining
termination
load control hitches
slide and grip hitches
hazards and associated risks for participant use of high elements, and methods used to minimise risk:
hazards associated with the structure
hazards associated with equipment used to negotiate the element
fall protection hazards
group management hazards
weather related hazards; wind, rain, lightning etc.
methods used by challenge course supervisors to:
roam and supervise multiple course elements, and performance of belayers and participants
lead team member debriefs
provide overall reports on activity successes, problems and incidents
provide recommendations to improve activities and management of safety.
roles and responsibilities that can be allocated to team members to effectively complete a complex high element rescue
appropriate approach methods for high element rescues:
using ladders
using ascending ropes
approaching via the element
approaching from start, mid or finish point of course
how these will vary depending on rescue circumstance
techniques used for complex high element rescues to include those for:
ascending and descending a single rope
lowering conscious and unconscious persons
securing rescuee and escaping from a loaded belay system.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret detailed familiar organisational policies and procedures.
Writing skills: use fundamental sentence structure to complete safety and serviceability forms and reports that require factual information; produce cohesive reports which clearly represent team and participant feedback and own recommendations through use of persuasive language.
Oral communications skills: provide clear and unambiguous instructions to leaders and participants using language and terms easily understood; ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to determine leader and participant understanding of instructions.
Self-management skills: critically evaluate successes and failures of challenge course activities to recommend improvements; critically analyse all circumstances and implications to report on safety issues and recommend improved practices.

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