SISOABS007 — Establish ropes for multi pitch abseiling on natural surfaces

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102 assessable components: 3 elements (22 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 63 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 Select route and equipment suitable for the abseil.

1.1Identify safe access to and egress from the pitch.
1.2Determine descent and ascent route appropriate for conditions.
1.3Select an abseiling and belay system suitable for the abseil, environmental conditions and participant.
1.4Choose a belay device suitable for the natural surface conditions and belayer.
1.5Select other equipment to suit abseil requirements and participants.
1.6Complete safety and serviceability checks on equipment and tag faulty equipment according to organisational procedures.

2 Set up belay system for natural surface abseils.

2.1Select anchors and assess condition, including performance under likely load and stability of surroundings.
2.2Rig or establish multiple anchors, ensuring equalisation and minimise potential for shock loading.
2.3Select and tie appropriate knots, and rig ropes suitable for load and function within the belay system.
2.4Establish a belay from which belayer is independent of the system.
2.5Establish a belay that maintains safety of belayer and abseiler.
2.6Position top rope or bottom brake belay away from hazards, or remove as able.
2.7Determine need for, and establish, back up belay systems.
2.8Complete safety checks according to organisational procedures.

3 Rig rope pitches for natural surface abseils.

3.1Rig ropes to minimise effects of rope stretch and rub points and to allow efficient descent and ascent.
3.2Rig retrievable abseil systems suitable for the top rope or bottom brake belay requirements.
3.3Set up anchors and ropes to allow for a rescue.
3.4Select and tie knots suitable for system type established.
3.5Minimise risk of cross loading and mis-alignment of carabiners.
3.6Verify manufacturers’ recommendations, equipment limitations and safety margins, and rig equipment accordingly.
3.7Rig to minimise impact on the natural environment.
3.8Complete safety checks according to organisational procedures.

Performance evidence

select and set up belay systems and ropes suitable for multi pitch abseils at three different natural pitches
collectively set up the following types of systems: doubled rope technique
collectively set up the following types of systems: single rope
collectively set up the following types of systems: releasable abseil line
collectively set up the following types of systems: rope systems suitable for single rope techniques
collectively set up the following types of systems: retrievable rope systems for: top rope top belay
collectively set up the following types of systems: retrievable rope systems for: bottom brake belay
collectively set up the following types of systems: retrievable rope systems for: self-belay
collectively select and use these different types of anchors: fixed artificial
collectively select and use these different types of anchors: naturally occurring
collectively select and use these different types of anchors: artificial removable
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
identify and tag three different types of faulty equipment

Knowledge evidence

organisational procedures for safety and serviceability checks
how the following factors affect selection of descent and ascent routes for natural surfaces: season of operation, weather and environmental conditions
how the following factors affect selection of descent and ascent routes for natural surfaces: participant characteristics including age, size, weight, fitness and abseiling skill level
how the following factors affect selection of descent and ascent routes for natural surfaces: group objectives and size
how the following factors affect selection of descent and ascent routes for natural surfaces: environmental hazards specific to abseiling on natural surfaces and how these affect: safe access to and egress from the pitch
how the following factors affect selection of descent and ascent routes for natural surfaces: environmental hazards specific to abseiling on natural surfaces and how these affect: choice of descent and ascent routes for safety of abseiler
how the following factors affect selection of descent and ascent routes for natural surfaces: environmental hazards specific to abseiling on natural surfaces and how these affect: positioning of top or bottom belay systems for safety of belayer
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of different types of anchors used for abseiling on natural surfaces: fixed artificial: threads, bolts, chains, concrete bollards
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of different types of anchors used for abseiling on natural surfaces: naturally occurring: trees, boulders
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of different types of anchors used for abseiling on natural surfaces: artificial removable: spring loaded camming devices, nuts, wires and hexes, pitons
issues that are assessed when selecting anchors and likely impacts of poor condition on performance under load: wear and abrasion due to age and use
issues that are assessed when selecting anchors and likely impacts of poor condition on performance under load: corrosion
issues that are assessed when selecting anchors and likely impacts of poor condition on performance under load: decay
issues that are assessed when selecting anchors and likely impacts of poor condition on performance under load: dislodgment
issues that are assessed when selecting anchors and likely impacts of poor condition on performance under load: underlying stability of structural features and presence of: cracks, deformities, fissures
meaning of the following terms, and principles which apply when rigging anchors and ropes: equalisation of load
meaning of the following terms, and principles which apply when rigging anchors and ropes: single point of failure
meaning of the following terms, and principles which apply when rigging anchors and ropes: anchor redundancy
meaning of the following terms, and principles which apply when rigging anchors and ropes: angle of separation
meaning of the following terms, and principles which apply when rigging anchors and ropes: shock loading
meaning of the following terms, and principles which apply when rigging anchors and ropes: cross loading and cyclical loading of carabiners
meaning of the following terms, and principles which apply when rigging anchors and ropes: mis-alignment of carabiners
meaning of the following terms, and principles which apply when rigging anchors and ropes: closing the system, including advantages, disadvantages and methods used
types of forces (upwards, downwards) generated during abseiling and belaying, and how to calculate load on anchors and ropes for these circumstances: top rope top belay
types of forces (upwards, downwards) generated during abseiling and belaying, and how to calculate load on anchors and ropes for these circumstances: bottom brake belay
types of forces (upwards, downwards) generated during abseiling and belaying, and how to calculate load on anchors and ropes for these circumstances: self-belay
types of forces (upwards, downwards) generated during abseiling and belaying, and how to calculate load on anchors and ropes for these circumstances: abseiler descending under control
types of forces (upwards, downwards) generated during abseiling and belaying, and how to calculate load on anchors and ropes for these circumstances: abseiler fall
types of forces (upwards, downwards) generated during abseiling and belaying, and how to calculate load on anchors and ropes for these circumstances: belayer arresting falls
the effects of rope stretch during operations and implications if not minimised: abrasions
the effects of rope stretch during operations and implications if not minimised: rope bounce
the effects of rope stretch during operations and implications if not minimised: undue stress on the anchor system
the effects of rope stretch during operations and implications if not minimised: potential for abseiler to impact with hazards, or become entangled
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of the following abseiling and belay equipment used on natural surfaces: abseiling and belay systems for: doubled rope technique, single rope, releasable abseil line, rope systems suitable for single rope techniques, top rope top belay, bottom brake belay, self-belay
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of the following abseiling and belay equipment used on natural surfaces: descending devices: assisted locking, inline, plate, figure 8, tubular, improvised
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of the following abseiling and belay equipment used on natural surfaces: belay devices: assisted locking, inline, plate, figure 8, tubular, improvised
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of the following abseiling and belay equipment used on natural surfaces: carabiners
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of the following abseiling and belay equipment used on natural surfaces: harnesses of different types
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of the following abseiling and belay equipment used on natural surfaces: static and dynamic rope and when each might be used
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of the following abseiling and belay equipment used on natural surfaces: rope protectors
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of the following abseiling and belay equipment used on natural surfaces: tape
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of the following abseiling and belay equipment used on natural surfaces: sewn sling
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of the following abseiling and belay equipment used on natural surfaces: personal attachment systems, including cow’s tails
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of the following abseiling and belay equipment used on natural surfaces: Prusik cord
how the following factors affect the selection and rigging of above equipment: site characteristics including position of rub points
how the following factors affect the selection and rigging of above equipment: weather and environmental conditions
how the following factors affect the selection and rigging of above equipment: participant size, weight, and abseiling ability
how the following factors affect the selection and rigging of above equipment: cumulative load for group size and number of abseils
how the following factors affect the selection and rigging of above equipment: abseiling techniques to be used
how the following factors affect the selection and rigging of above equipment: distance, height and angle of anchor relative to top edge of abseil
how the following factors affect the selection and rigging of above equipment: manufacturers’ specifications for equipment use
techniques used to establish belay systems for safety of belayer: rigging belays for performance of rescues
techniques used to establish belay systems for safety of belayer: attaching to anchor or self belay safety system
techniques used to establish belay systems for safety of belayer: situations requiring back up belay systems
when different knots are used, advantages and disadvantages, and how to tie them: fixed eye
when different knots are used, advantages and disadvantages, and how to tie them: mid line tied in the bight
when different knots are used, advantages and disadvantages, and how to tie them: end to end joining
when different knots are used, advantages and disadvantages, and how to tie them: termination
when different knots are used, advantages and disadvantages, and how to tie them: load control hitches
when different knots are used, advantages and disadvantages, and how to tie them: slide and grip hitches
types of safety checks completed for rigging of equipment
how to care for abseiling equipment when rigging to avoid damage, and promote long lifespan
potential environmental impacts of rigging for abseils on natural surfaces and techniques used to minimise damage

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret detailed familiar organisational procedures for completing safety checks.
Writing skills: use fundamental sentence structure to complete safety and serviceability forms and fault tags that require factual information.
Numeracy skills: calculate loads for anchors and under normal conditions and in the event of a fall visually estimate distances to calculate lengths for ropes.
Planning and organising skills: follow a logical equipment selection, rigging and checking process.

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