SISORSC002 — Perform vertical rescues

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What an assessment for SISORSC002 must cover

57 assessable components: 6 elements (27 performance criteria), 18 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 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 Determine rescue requirements and prepare for rescue.

1.1Assess situation, identify hazards promptly, assess risks and manage to avoid injury to self and others.
1.2Determine appropriate rescue methods and techniques for situation and according to needs of person to be rescued.
1.3Select equipment required for single rope rescues.
1.4Determine roles and responsibilities of others; complete a briefing and provide clear and concise instructions throughout rescue.
1.5Implement rescue operations according to organisational policies and procedures for emergency response.

2 Establish systems for vertical rescues.

2.1Determine need for use of mechanical advantage systems, identify and establish type appropriate for the rescue situation.
2.2Select and rig or establish multiple anchors, ensuring equalisation and minimise potential for shock loading.
2.3Promptly establish rescue systems required to raise and lower persons from a single pitch.
2.4Rig single rescue rope to minimise effects of rope stretch and rub points and for efficient descent and ascent during rescue.
2.5Establish belays suitable for rescue circumstance and to ensure personal safety during rescues.
2.6Verify manufacturers’ recommendations, equipment limitations and safety margins, and rig equipment accordingly.

3 Descend and ascend a pitch using single rope techniques.

3.1Attach and adjust belay equipment to self and tie knots suitable for the established belay system.
3.2Descend and ascend a fixed rope efficiently, using and adjusting techniques suitable for circumstances.
3.3Safely approach, avoid or negotiate hazards to descend and ascend in a controlled manner.
3.4Utilise techniques and equipment to adjust the single rope rig.
3.5Choose optimum position and complete safe and efficient changeovers between descending and ascending.
3.6Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the surface during activities.

4 Rescue others.

4.1Establish communication with rescuee and provide clear and concise instructions and information throughout the rescue.
4.2Operate rescue system to raise and lower persons from a single pitch.
4.3Safely and efficiently escape a loaded belay system and transfer from belay device to direct connection to anchor.
4.4Maintain safety of self, others and rescuee throughout rescue operations.

5 Rescue self.

5.1Determine need for self rescue, assess situation and identify suitable techniques to resolve.
5.2Anticipate hazards and utilise techniques to approach, avoid or negotiate throughout self rescue.
5.3Implement extrication techniques to release from compromised situation.
5.4Maintain personal safety throughout rescue operations.

6 Debrief and complete reports.

6.1Participate in incident management debrief and identify future response improvements.
6.2Complete required incident reports according to organisational procedures.

Performance evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
establish systems for and complete the following simulated vertical rescues:
two rescues of conscious persons
two self rescues
across the four rescues, collectively utilise the following equipment, techniques and methods:
select and tie at least four different types of knots suitable for the system type established, and appropriate for the intended load and function
mechanical advantage systems which include simple pulley systems with one moving pulley
raising rescuee
lowering rescuee
single rope techniques including:
changeovers from descending to ascending
changeovers from ascending to descending
changeover to another system while suspended on a rope
bypassing knots
for each rescue operation
designate roles and responsibilities to team members and participants to effectively complete rescues
maintain effective communication with the rescuee
participate in a debrief and complete an incident report.

Knowledge evidence

organisational policies and procedures for emergency response
roles and responsibilities that can be allocated to team members and participants to effectively complete a single rope rescue
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of different types of anchors: - fixed artificial - naturally occurring - artificial removable
the effects of rope stretch during single rope operations and implications if not minimised: - abrasions - rope bounce - undue stress on the anchor system - stretch increases haulage effort - potential for rescuer and rescuee to impact with hazards, or become entangled or further entangled
features and functions of equipment used for single rope descents and ascents, and their specific application to rescue operations: - belay systems: - top rope top belay - bottom brake - self-belay - descending devices: - assisted locking - inline - plate - figure 8 - tubular - improvised - belay devices: - assisted locking - inline - plate - figure 8 - tubular - improvised - harnesses of different types - carabiners - maillon rapides - static and dynamic rope and when each might be used - rope protectors - tape - sewn sling - personal attachment systems, including cow’s tails - Prusik cords - foot loops - mechanical ascenders - mechanical advantage systems; simple pulley systems with one moving pulley
how the following factors affect the selection and rigging of above equipment for single rope rescues: - site characteristics including position of rub points - weather and environmental conditions - rescuee’s size, weight, and ability - manufacturers’ specifications for equipment use
techniques used to: - establish belay systems for single rope rescues - close the system; advantages and disadvantages of doing so - when different knots are used in rigging, 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 - safety requirements at the pitch head including use of personal attachment systems - techniques used to adjust the rope rig to include those for changing: - cord length - types of ascenders and descenders - type of ascending action used - single rope rescue techniques used to: - raise and lower conscious persons from single pitches - descend and ascend a fixed rope - lock off during descent - changeover from descending to ascending - changeover from ascending to descending - changeover to another system while suspended on a rope - bypass knots - secure rescuee and escape from a loaded belay system - typical hazards associated with single rope descents and ascents, and techniques used to safely negotiate.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret detailed familiar organisational policies and procedures for emergency response.
Writing skills: record detailed and accurate factual information about rescue responses.
Numeracy skills: complete simple calculations and approximations of loads for anchors, ropes and pulleys; visually estimate distances to calculate lengths for ropes.
Teamwork skills: pro-actively and cooperatively work within teams of operational personnel to coordinate rescue logistics, solve arising problems and effect efficient rescues.
Self-management skills: critically analyse all circumstances and implications to coordinate a considered response to rescue requirements.

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