SISOCHC002 — Set up and supervise challenge course sessions, low elements

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What an assessment for SISOCHC002 must cover

28 assessable components: 4 elements (22 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 1 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 Complete visual inspections.

1.1Complete visual inspection of low course elements before commencement of sessions according to organisational schedule and procedures.
1.2Confirm no obvious damage to low course elements.
1.3Confirm integrity of safety systems.
1.4Inspect course site and surrounding area for hazards according to organisational schedule and procedures.
1.5Complete required organisational reports to confirm safety.
1.6Report on and escalate issues of immediate concern according to organisational procedures.

2 Prepare low element activities and equipment for participants.

2.1Identify characteristics, abilities and needs of participants.
2.2Select a suitable sequence of low element activities to meet requirements.
2.3Select activity equipment according to requirements of known participant characteristics and for general admission participants.
2.4Establish any additional equipment required for low elements; complete safety and serviceability checks and reports.

3 Supervise low element activities.

3.1Monitor multiple course elements and performance of spotters and participants.
3.2Provide corrective instruction of technique through explanation and demonstration, as required.
3.3Direct and supervise activity leaders to ensure safe and positive conduct of all activities.
3.4Monitor participant and leader adherence to safety procedures and correct breaches, as required.
3.5Respond immediately to hazardous situations and promptly assess risks to minimise risk of injury to participants and others.
3.6Direct leaders to amend activities if risk is unacceptable or cease activities when required.
3.7Respond to emergency situations according to organisational, emergency response and first aid procedures.

4 Complete post session responsibilities.

4.1Dismantle additional equipment, inspect for wear or breakage, tag faults and store in designated.
4.2Lead debrief with team members to identify sessional successes, problems and difficulties.
4.3Evaluate and report on feedback from leaders and participants.
4.4Identify and report on any course or equipment maintenance requirements.
4.5Provide recommendations to improve activities and safety management.

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: - prior to commencement of two sessions, complete two visual inspections and complete reports: - course site and surrounding area - four low course elements - for three different challenge course sessions and according to predetermined activity plans: - select and set up a sequence of low element activities to meet the requirements of three different participant groups - supervise activity leaders and participants during three low element sessions - during each session consistently manage activity leader and participant adherence to safety procedures - after each session, lead a debrief with team members - utilise options provided in Assessment Conditions to: - direct activity leaders to amend activities in response to a total of two safety issues that arise during activities - complete a brief written or verbal report to recommend improvements for activities and management of safety issues.

Knowledge evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit: - organisational procedures for: - safe participant use of low elements - emergency response and first aid for low element challenge course sessions - for low element challenge courses, organisational: - schedule for completing visual inspections - items that must be inspected and extent of inspection requirements prior to commencement of session - requirements for recording and filing outcomes of inspections - requirements for reporting issues of immediate concern including hazardous ones - typical environmental hazards found within challenge course sites and surrounding areas and associated risks, to include: - unstable trees and tree branches; tree debris - tree and tree debris hazards, including falling limbs - ground surface hazards - spiders, insects, snakes and fauna - features of different types of low elements found in challenge courses: - common elements: - independent elements - linked elements - those which are specific to the particular course in use - signs of deterioration - failures that pose an immediate safety risk - factors that affect the selection and sequencing of low element activities: - group objectives and session duration outlined in activity plans for particular client groups - objectives of activity participation for general admission clientele - participant characteristics: - age, size and weight - current experience in challenge course activities and skill level - fitness level and physical capabilities - injuries and medical conditions - emotional, behavioural and intellectual ability or disability - season of operation, weather and environmental conditions - hazards and associated risks for participant use of low elements, and methods used to minimise risk: - hazards associated with the structure - hazards associated with equipment used to negotiate the element - fall protection hazards - group management hazards - weather related hazards; wind, rain, lightning etc. - methods used by challenge course supervisors to: - roam and supervise multiple course elements, and performance of spotters and participants - lead team member debriefs - provide overall reports on activity successes, problems and incidents - provide recommendations to improve activities and management of safety.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: interpret detailed familiar organisational policies and procedures.
Writing skills to:: use fundamental sentence structure to complete safety and serviceability forms and reports that require factual information produce cohesive reports which clearly represent team and participant feedback and own recommendations through use of persuasive language.
Oral communications skills to:: provide clear and unambiguous instructions to leaders and participants using language and terms easily understood ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to determine leader and participant understanding of instructions.
Self-management skills to:: critically evaluate successes and failures of challenge course activities to recommend improvements critically analyse all circumstances and implications to report on safety issues and recommend improved practices.

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What does an assessment tool for SISOCHC002 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SISOCHC002 needs to address all 28 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 1 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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