SISOCLM004 — Lead climb multi pitches, natural surfaces

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65 assessable components: 6 elements (32 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 20 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 climb.

1.1Select clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suitable for the climb and conditions.
1.2Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
1.3Confirm protocols for communications between climber and belayer.
1.4Interpret route description; identify position of natural features, the climb route and contingencies.
1.5Determine need for artificial protection during ascent; select and rack for accessibility during climb.
1.6Attach and adjust belay equipment to self and tie knots suitable for the established belay system.
1.7Complete equipment safety checks prior to climbing or belaying.

2 Climb multi pitch routes.

2.1Use safety procedures at bottom, top of and throughout climbs to minimise risk to self and others present.
2.2Maintain balance and use appropriate posture and climbing techniques to link a series of controlled moves to enable progress.
2.3Locate and utilise rest positions to reduce fatigue.
2.4Safely approach, avoid or negotiate hazards to ascend in a controlled manner.
2.5Maintain effective communication with belayer throughout climb.
2.6Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the surface during climb.

3 Ascend multi pitch routes as a lead climber.

3.1Evaluate potential direction of falls, magnitude of force and second climber’s ability.
3.2Select suitable type and set anchors and belay system safely and efficiently throughout climb.
3.3Place protection periodically during climb to reduce fall distance.
3.4Use techniques to minimise rope drag, displacement of artificial protection and injury in the event of a fall.
3.5Monitor and maintain the safeguard system continuously.
3.6Retreat from pitches when climber safety is compromised.
3.7Select solid and secure anchors at top of pitch, or place artificial protection.
3.8Establish belay system at top of pitch to maximise climber and belayer safety.

4 Ascend multi pitch routes as a second climber.

4.1Utilise belaying system to maximise climber safety.
4.2Remove artificial protection with and without a nut tool and minimise damage to equipment and natural surface.

5 Change over at belay stations.

5.1Maintain continuous attachment to a reliable anchor system or anchor point.
5.2Exchange climber roles at belay stations and transition to next pitch without entangling ropes.
5.3Confirm alignment and stability of belay system before transitioning to next pitch.

6 Belay climbers.

6.1Avoid or negotiate hazards and use safety procedures to minimise risk to self and others present.
6.2Establish belaying position and attach self to anchor, as required, to allow effective and safe use of belay system.
6.3Maintain rope tension to minimise fall distance and ensure climber movement is not unduly restricted.
6.4Monitor climber progress constantly, and maintain clear communication with climber.
6.5Arrest falls promptly using technique suitable to belaying device and situation.
6.6Safely and efficiently secure climber, when compromised, using tie off techniques.

Performance evidence

work as lead climber on four multi pitch climbs
work as second climber on four multi pitch climbs
across the climbs, collectively use six of the following techniques: bridging, chimneying, crimping, heel hooks, jamming, layaways, laybacking, lunging, mantle, pinch grips, side pulls, smearing, underclings
during each climb consistently: follow safety procedures and safely negotiate hazards to climb in a controlled manner
during each climb consistently: connect self to belay system using appropriate devices and or knots
across the climbs, collectively establish these types of anchor systems: multi-directional, uni-directional, self-equalising
across the climbs, collectively use the following rope systems: single rope, double rope technique, twin rope
across the climbs collectively select and tie at least four different types of knots suitable for the system type established, and appropriate for the intended load and function
belay climbers according to safety procedures, and complete the following: two top rope top belayed ascents, two top rope bottom belayed ascents, two simulated climber falls, and safely and efficiently secure and release climbers to continue.

Knowledge evidence

organisational safety and emergency response procedures for climbing activities
purpose, features, and correct fit for safety, of personal protective equipment for climbers and belayers to include: clothing, climbing shoes, abseiling/climbing helmets, harnesses of different types, advantages and disadvantages
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of different types of artificial anchors used as protection for lead climbing to include: spring loaded camming devices, nuts, wires and hexes, pitons
techniques used to secure and remove the above types of protection
types of forces generated during lead climb falls, and how to calculate: fall factor, fall distances, placement of artificial protection
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of different types of anchor systems used in lead climbing: multi-directional, uni-directional, self-equalising
features, functions and operation of climbing and belaying equipment used for multi pitch lead climbs on natural surfaces: carabiners, static and dynamic rope and when each might be used, tape, sewn sling, Prusik cord, chalk bag and chalk
belay systems: single rope, double rope technique, twin rope, top rope top belay, top rope bottom belay, self-belay
belay devices: assisted locking, inline, plate, figure 8, tubular, improvised
types of knots used, and how to tie them, when: attaching belay equipment to self, attaching belay system to anchors
principle of closing the system, advantages, disadvantages and methods used
types of personal and equipment safety checks completed prior to climbing and belaying
lead climbing techniques and appropriate posture for natural surfaces to include those for: bridging, chimneying, crimping, jamming, laybacking, lunging, mantle, pinch grips, side pulls, smearing, underclings, lowering self during descents
climbing techniques which are best suited to these climb features found in natural environments: aretes, chimneys, corners, cracks, edges, flakes, jugs, overhangs, roofs, pinnacles, ledges, pockets
techniques for belaying others during lead climbs on natural surfaces to include those for: establishing belaying position for effective and safe use of belay system, rope handling and maintaining adequate rope tension, arresting climber falls, securing climber, tying off belay system and releasing, protecting seconder on traverse
reasons for attaching belayer to anchor system when belaying others including: minimising belayer movement to retain stable position and stance, minimising effects of force of climber fall and risk of injury to belayer, minimising risk of belayer fall
communication protocols used between climbers and belayers to include: calls, hand signals, whistles
typical hazards for multi pitch lead climbing on natural surfaces, and techniques used to safely negotiate these: falling rocks, water, debris, gear, abrasion points, sharp edges, squeezes and overhangs, ledges, traverses, slippery or unstable terrain, dense vegetation and trees, strong breezes, tangled rope, stuck ropes
how to care for climbing equipment during activities to avoid damage, and promote long lifespan
techniques used to minimise damage to climbing surfaces in natural environments when climbing.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret detailed and familiar organisational safety and emergency response procedures.
Oral communications skills: use clear and unambiguous verbal and non-verbal communications to make intent known.
Numeracy skills: visually estimate angles, estimate load on ropes to determine appropriate tension for climbing and belaying; calculate loads for anchors and ropes under normal conditions and in the event of a fall to determine fall distances.
Planning and organising skills: manage own timing to complete activities within planned timeframes.

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