SISORSC003 — Perform complex vertical rescues

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128 assessable components: 5 elements (22 performance criteria), 25 performance evidence and 76 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 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 rescue requirements and prepare for rescue.

1.1Assess situation, identify hazards promptly, assess risks and manage to avoid injury to self and others.
1.2Determine appropriate rescue methods and techniques for situation, according to degree of urgency and condition of persons in need of rescue.
1.3Select rescue equipment according to requirements.
1.4Determine roles and responsibilities of others, complete a briefing and provide clear and concise instructions throughout rescue.
1.5Implement rescue operations according to organisational policies and procedures for emergency response.

2 Establish systems for complex rescues.

2.1Determine need for use of mechanical advantage systems, identify and establish type appropriate for rescue situation.
2.2Select and rig or establish multiple anchors, ensuring equalisation and minimise potential for shock loading.
2.3Promptly establish rescue systems required to raise and lower persons for complex situations.
2.4Rig rescue ropes to minimise effects of rope stretch and rub points and for efficient ascent and descent during rescue.
2.5Establish belays suitable for rescue circumstance and to ensure personal safety during rescues.
2.6Verify manufacturers’ recommendations, equipment limitations and safety margins, and rig equipment accordingly.

3 Conduct complex rescue of others.

3.1Identify situations requiring approach from above or below and implement suitable approach procedures.
3.2Establish communication with rescuee and provide clear and concise instructions and information throughout the rescue.
3.3Operate rescue system to raise and lower persons on single and multi pitches.
3.4Safely and efficiently escape a loaded belay system and transfer from belay device to direct connection to anchor.
3.5Maintain safety of self, others and rescuee throughout rescue operations.

4 Complete complex self rescues.

4.1Determine need for self rescue, assess complexities of situation and identify suitable techniques to resolve.
4.2Anticipate hazards and utilise techniques to approach, avoid or negotiate throughout complex self rescues.
4.3Implement extrication techniques to release from compromised situation.
4.4Maintain personal safety throughout rescue operations.

5 Debrief and complete reports.

5.1Participate in incident management debrief and identify future response improvements.
5.2Complete required incident reports according to organisational procedures.

Performance evidence

establish systems for and complete the following simulated vertical rescues:
one rescue of a conscious person
two rescues of unconscious persons
two self rescues
across the five rescues, collectively utilise the following equipment, techniques and methods:
select and tie at least four different types of knots suitable for the system type established, and appropriate for the intended load and function
mechanical advantage systems which include compound pulley systems with more than one moving pulley
rescue from above
rescue from below
raising rescuee
lowering rescuee
rescue with assisted haul from other team member(s)
single rope techniques including:
changeovers from descending to ascending
changeovers from ascending to descending
changeover to another system while suspended on a rope
bypassing knots
tandem descent
pluck off
rescue from a traverse
transfer load from one rope to another
for each rescue operation
designate roles and responsibilities to team members and participants to effectively complete rescues
maintain effective communication with the rescuee
participate in a debrief and complete an incident report.

Knowledge evidence

organisational policies and procedures for emergency response
roles and responsibilities that can be allocated to team members and participants to effectively complete a complex rope rescue
key considerations for determining rescue methods and techniques for complex rescues:
site topography and access to person to be rescued
severity of site hazards
degree of urgency to avoid situation worsening
weather conditions
condition of person to be rescued
rescue abilities of self and team members
availability of equipment and human resources
features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of different types of anchors:
fixed artificial
naturally occurring
artificial removable
features, functions and operation of equipment used for complex rescues:
belay systems:
top rope top belay
top rope bottom belay
bottom brake belay
self-belay
static and live belays
descending devices:
assisted locking
inline
plate
figure 8
tubular
improvised
belay devices:
assisted locking
inline
plate
figure 8
tubular
improvised
harnesses of different types
carabiners
maillon rapides
static and dynamic rope and when each might be used
tape
sewn sling
personal attachment systems, including cow’s tails
Prusik cords
foot loops
mechanical ascenders
releasable hitches
mechanical advantage systems to include:
simple pulley systems with one moving pulley
compound pulley systems with more than one moving pulley
factors that affect the selection and rigging of above equipment for complex rescues
manufacturers’ specifications for equipment use
techniques used to:
establish belay systems for complex rope rescues
close the system; advantages and disadvantages of doing so
when different knots are used in rigging, 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
complex rope rescue techniques used to:
raise and lower conscious and unconscious persons on single and multi pitches
rescue with assisted haul from other team member(s)
use a single rope and execute:
changeovers from descending to ascending
changeovers from ascending to descending
changeover to another system while suspended on a rope
bypass knots
complete two person (tandem) descents
pluck off
rescue from a traverse
transfer loads from one rope to another
traverse diagonally or horizontally
secure rescuee and escape from a loaded belay system
typical hazards associated with complex rope rescues, and techniques used to safely negotiate.

Foundation skills

Reading: interpret detailed familiar organisational policies and procedures for emergency response.
Writing: record detailed and accurate factual information about rescue responses.
Numeracy: complete significant calculations and estimations of loads for anchors, ropes and pulleys; visually estimate distances to calculate lengths for ropes.
Teamwork: pro-actively and cooperatively work within teams of operational personnel to coordinate rescue logistics, solve arising problems and effect efficient rescues.
Self-management: critically analyse all circumstances and implications to coordinate a considered response to rescue requirements.

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