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SISOSKT003 — Use snow craft skills for alpine touring

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102 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 17 performance evidence and 66 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 Determine and manage risks for alpine activities in snow

  • 1.1Determine and plan for the impacts of sudden weather changes on the wellbeing of self and participants.
  • 1.2Identify and plan for contingency food and water supplies to sustain physical wellbeing of self and participants in winter alpine conditions.
  • 1.3Select a line of travel which reduces exposure to avalanches and other hazards associated with alpine terrain and weather conditions.
  • 1.4Determine ways to prevent hypothermia and frostbite and to identify signs and symptoms.

2 Select and carry equipment for alpine snow conditions.

  • 2.1Select and carry additional clothing to account for changing weather conditions.
  • 2.2Select and carry contingency food supplies, resources and equipment for use in the event of activity delays or emergencies.
  • 2.3Waterproof and pack food, clothing, and other resources to allow for quick access during activity.

3 Negotiate snow conditions and respond to environmental conditions.

  • 3.1Engage in activities and travel at a pace that conserves energy and reduces exposure to hypothermia.
  • 3.2Monitor weather conditions, own response and utilise clothing to prevent exposure.
  • 3.3Provide first aid in response to cases of hypothermia and frostbite.
  • 3.4Manage a group to move locations in limited visibility during a snowstorm.

4 Construct and manage tents and emergency shelters.

  • 4.1Select site accounting for terrain, weather and snow conditions.
  • 4.2Erect tents or construct emergency snow shelters according to conditions and to maintain stability over extended periods of time.
  • 4.3Monitor and manage safety of tents and emergency shelter for duration of use, clear snow, and adjust to account for changing weather conditions.
  • 4.4Manage human waste and environmental impacts of the campsite for the duration of the trip.

Performance evidence

  • plan for two trips in an alpine environment in snow conditions, including at least one lasting for a minimum of three days
  • for each of the above trips:
  • determine two different lines of travel to avoid alpine environmental hazards
  • determine equipment and resources required for emergency use, including food and water
  • complete two alpine trips in snow conditions, including one with an overnight stay:
  • for each trip, select and pack equipment and resources required for emergency use
  • select appropriate location and erect a total of two tents
  • select appropriate location and construct a total of two different types of emergency snow shelters to be chosen from the following list:
  • snow cave
  • quinzhee
  • snow trench
  • snow mound
  • during each trip, consistently follow safety procedures and safely negotiate hazards
  • participate in simulations to:
  • respond to a participant with hypothermia and one with frostbite and provide appropriate first aid
  • prepare group for a snow storm
  • travel in a snow storm using leapfrogging technique.

Knowledge evidence

  • impacts of cold temperatures on energy requirements of participants at rest and under levels demanded of snow based activities
  • types of foods and beverages that provide high energy with emphasis on those can that be readily carried and prepared in alpine snow touring circumstances
  • factors that contribute to avalanches and unstable snow conditions:
  • slope angle and orientation
  • elevation
  • recent weather patterns
  • deposition
  • snowpack structure
  • local instability
  • terrain
  • human activity
  • areas within the locality that are known to be subject to avalanche and unstable snow conditions; and routes that can avoid these
  • typical alpine environmental hazards, and techniques used to safely negotiate these:
  • ice
  • creek crossings
  • snow bridges
  • thick vegetation
  • rapidly changing conditions
  • soft snow to ice
  • rain to snow
  • benign weather to blizzard
  • for hypothermia and frostbite:
  • causes and preventative methods
  • signs
  • first aid treatment
  • suitable clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment for alpine regions:
  • types of clothing and fabrics that protect against the effects of weather conditions including sun, temperatures, wind, snow and precipitation of different levels and extremes
  • reasons for layering clothes
  • effective design and construction features of:
  • windproof and waterproof gear
  • gaiters
  • gloves and beanies
  • sunglasses or ski goggles
  • resources that should be carried during alpine touring activities and reasons for having these available:
  • contingency food and water
  • first aid and repair kits
  • map and compass
  • stove and fuel
  • whistle
  • torch
  • cord
  • space blanket
  • small shelter, sleeping bags and mats
  • snow shovel
  • mobile phone
  • alerting and tracking devices including personal locator beacons (PLBs)
  • repair kit for skis, poles, bindings and tent
  • techniques used to effectively pack items for ease of access and maximum usage of space
  • waterproofing and packing techniques used to keep clothing, food and resources dry during ski tour activities
  • features and functions of snow shoes and bindings
  • techniques to move a group in limited visibility during a snowstorm
  • features of tents and pegs designed for use in the snow and techniques used to ensure stability
  • features of different types of emergency snow shelters, advantages and disadvantages, and techniques used to construct and maintain stability:
  • snow cave
  • quinzhee
  • snow trench
  • snow mound
  • bothy or tarp bubble
  • factors that affect the selection of a location for tents and emergency snow shelters
  • importance of regularly clearing built up snow on and around tents
  • importance of adequate ventilation in emergency snow shelters
  • methods used to maintain:
  • safety and comfort of site
  • minimize environmental impact
  • manage human waste
  • the stability of tents and snow shelters.

Foundation skills

  • Reading skills: interpret detailed reports on alpine weather and snow conditions which incorporate technical jargon.
  • Numeracy skills: complete basic calculations to determine required resources to sustain number of party members.
  • Problem-solving skills: identify and quickly respond to changing conditions and party members in need of assistance.
  • Self-management skills: critically analyse all circumstances and implications to provide a prompt and considered response to emergency situations.

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What does an assessment tool for SISOSKT003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SISOSKT003 needs to address all 102 unit components: 4 elements with 15 performance criteria, 17 performance evidence requirements, 66 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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