SISOCLM007 — Establish belays for multi pitch climbing on natural surfaces

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What an assessment for SISOCLM007 must cover

91 assessable components: 2 elements (16 performance criteria), 5 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 Select route and equipment suitable for the climb.

1.1Identify safe access to and egress from the pitch.
1.2Interpret route descriptions, inspect the position and quality of natural features and select climb route.
1.3Select a top or bottom belay system suitable for the climb, environmental conditions, and participant.
1.4Choose a belay device suitable for the natural surface conditions and belayer.
1.5Select other equipment to suit climbing 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 climbs.

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 climber.
2.6Position belay away from hazards, or remove as able.
2.7Determine need for, and establish, back up belay systems.
2.8Verify manufacturer’s recommendations, equipment limitations and safety margins, and rig equipment accordingly.
2.9Rig to minimise impact on the natural environment.
2.10Complete safety checks according to organisational procedures.

Performance evidence

select and set up belay systems suitable for multi pitch climbs on natural surfaces for three different pitches
collectively set up the following types of systems: double rope technique, single rope systems suitable for single rope techniques, lead climber belay, second (or following) climber belay, self belay
collectively select and use these different types of anchors: fixed artificial, naturally occurring, 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 climbing routes for natural surfaces:
season of operation, weather and environmental conditions
participant characteristics including age, size, weight, fitness and climbing skill level
group objectives and size
environmental hazards specific to climbing on natural surfaces and how these affect:
safe access to and egress from the pitch
choice of ascent routes for safety of climber
positioning of top or bottom belay systems for safety of belayer
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of different types of anchors used for climbing on natural surfaces:
fixed artificial: threads, bolts, chains, concrete bollards
naturally occurring: trees, boulders, knobs of rock
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
corrosion
decay
dislodgment
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
single component failure
anchor redundancy
angle of separation
shock loading
cross loading and cyclical loading of carabiners
mis-alignment of carabiners
closing the system, including advantages, disadvantages and methods used
types of forces (upwards, downwards) generated during climbing and belaying, and how to calculate load on anchors and ropes for these circumstances:
lead climber belay
second (or following) climber belay
climber ascending and lowering under control
climber fall
belayer arresting falls
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of the following climbing and belay equipment used on natural surfaces:
rope and belay systems: double rope technique, single rope systems suitable for single rope techniques, lead climber belay, second (or following) climber belay, self belay, dynamic and static belays
belay devices: assisted locking, inline, plate, figure 8, tubular, improvised
carabiners
harnesses of different types
static and dynamic rope and when each might be used
rope protectors
tape
sewn sling
Prusik cord
how the following factors affect the selection and rigging of above equipment:
site characteristics including position of rub points
weather and environmental conditions
participant size, weight, and climbing ability
belayer to climber weight ratio
cumulative load for group size and number of climbs
climbing techniques to be used
manufacturer’s specifications for equipment use
techniques used to establish belay systems for safety of belayer:
rigging belays for performance of rescues
attaching to anchor or self belay safety system
situations requiring back up belay systems
when different knots are used, 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
types of safety checks completed for rigging of equipment
how to care for climbing equipment when rigging to avoid damage, and promote long lifespan
potential environmental impacts of rigging for climbs on natural surfaces and techniques used to minimise damage

Foundation skills

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

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What does an assessment tool for SISOCLM007 need to cover?

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