SISOABS002 — Abseil single pitches, artificial surfaces

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41 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 12 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 abseil.

1.1Select clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suitable for the abseil and conditions.
1.2Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
1.3Confirm protocols for communications between abseiler and belayer.
1.4Interpret route description; identify position of artificial features and the abseil route.
1.5Attach descending device to abseil rope and tie knots suitable for the established belay system.
1.6Complete equipment safety checks prior to abseiling or belaying.

2 Abseil using single pitch descent techniques.

2.1Use safety procedures at top of and throughout descent to minimise risk to self and others present.
2.2Use appropriate posture and abseiling techniques to execute descents.
2.3Safely approach, avoid or negotiate hazards to descend in a controlled manner.
2.4Maintain effective communication with belayer throughout descent.
2.5Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the surface during abseil.

3 Belay abseilers during single pitch descents.

3.1Avoid or negotiate hazards and use safety procedures to minimise risk to self and others present.
3.2Establish belaying position and attach self to anchor, as required, to allow effective and safe use of belay system.
3.3Maintain rope tension to minimise fall distance and ensure abseiler movement is not unduly restricted.
3.4Monitor abseiler progress constantly, and maintain clear communication with abseiler.
3.5Arrest falls promptly using technique suitable to belaying device and situation.
3.6Safely and efficiently secure abseiler using tie off techniques; release tie off and allow abseiler to continue.

4 Self-belay during single pitch descents.

4.1Attach self to suitable belay device for descent with back up to maintain safety in the event of a fall.
4.2Use appropriate posture and abseiling techniques to execute self-belayed descents.
4.3Control self-belay system to execute safe and controlled descents.
4.4Utilise features of back up belay system in the event of a fall to self-arrest, self-rescue and complete descent.

Performance evidence

complete the following single pitch abseils on artificial pitches: four descents with a belayer, two self-belayed descents
during each of the above abseils, consistently: follow safety procedures and safely negotiate hazards to descend in a controlled manner, connect self to abseil and belay system using appropriate device and or knots
complete two additional self-belayed descents, simulating a self-arrest and self-rescue to complete the descent
belay abseilers according to safety procedures, and complete the following: three top rope, top belayed descents, one bottom braked descent, two simulated abseiler falls, and safely and efficiently secure and release abseilers to continue.

Knowledge evidence

organisational safety and emergency response procedures for abseiling activities
purpose, features, and correct fit for safety, of personal protective equipment for abseiling on artificial surfaces to include: clothing, footwear, gloves, advantages and disadvantages, abseiling/climbing helmets, harnesses of different types, advantages and disadvantages
features, functions and operation of abseiling equipment used on artificial surfaces: carabiners, static and dynamic rope and when each might be used, tape, sewn sling, Prusik cord, descending devices: assisted locking, inline, plate, figure 8, tubular, improvised, belay systems: top rope top belay, bottom brake, self-belay, belay devices: assisted locking, inline, plate, figure 8, tubular, improvised
types of equipment and knots used, and how to tie them, when: attaching descending devices to abseil ropes, attaching belay system to anchors, attaching self to back up belay system for self-belays, attaching self to anchor
types of personal and equipment safety checks completed prior to abseiling and belaying
abseiling techniques and appropriate posture for descents on artificial surfaces to include those for: walking backwards, self-belayed descents
techniques for belaying others during abseils on artificial surfaces to include those for: establishing belaying position for effective and safe use of belay system, rope handling and maintaining adequate rope tension, controlling bottom brake system, arresting abseiler falls, securing abseiler, tying off belay system and releasing
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 abseiler fall and risk of injury to belayer, minimising risks of belayer fall
communication protocols used between abseilers and belayers to include: calls, hand signals, whistles
typical hazards for single pitch abseiling on artificial surfaces and structures, and techniques used to safely negotiate these: sharp or protruding fittings and fixtures, surface irregularities, ledges, tangled rope, falling objects
how to care for abseiling equipment during activities to avoid damage, and promote long lifespan
techniques used to minimise damage to artificial abseiling surfaces and structures when abseiling.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: interpret detailed and familiar organisational safety and emergency response procedures.
Oral communications skills to:: use clear and unambiguous verbal and non-verbal communications to make intent known.
Numeracy skills to:: visually estimate angles, estimate load on ropes to determine appropriate tension for abseiling and belaying.
Planning and organising skills to:: manage own timing to complete activities within planned timeframes.

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