Modification History
The release details of this endorsed unit of competency are set out in the table below. the latest information is at the top.
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Editorial correction to Guidance information for assessment. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely undertake overnight activities in a snow environment including the ability to identify and negotiate potential avalanche conditions and construct snow shelters.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working as skiing or snowboarding leaders who conduct overnight tours in a range of snow conditions. This may apply to those working at lodges and resorts or outdoor education or adventure providers, volunteer groups, not-for-profit organisations or government agencies.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Plan for overnight snow activity. |
1.1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the conditions and duration of the snow activity . 1.2. Determine an appropriate site for the overnight snow activity according to contextual issues , relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.3. Identify possible hazards associated with the overnight snow activity. 1.4. Identify the signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment of possible risks associated with the snow activity. |
2. Select and carry equipment. |
2.1. Select equipment after consideration of construction features and contextual issues, and check serviceability. 2.2. Adjust and fit equipment, according to manufacturer's specification, to ensure comfort and safety . 2.3. Identify minimum emergency and safety equipment to be carried while participating in the overnight snow activity. 2.4. Use protective clothing and apply pace of travel and other methods to reduce the possibility of hypothermia. |
3. Negotiate snow conditions. |
3.1. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plans. 3.2. Identify the effect of weather and snow conditions on the snowpack and the planned activity. 3.3. Identify potential avalanche terrain using knowledge of factors contributing to avalanches . 3.4. Select, where necessary, a line of travel which reduces exposure to avalanches. |
4. Construct an emergency shelter. |
4.1. Determine factors to be considered when locating and building emergency shelters. 4.2. Select and justify snow shelter site and type of emergency snow shelter . 4.3. Construct an emergency snow shelter according to the site and conditions. |
5. Evaluate snow activity. |
5.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity. 5.2. Identify improvements for future overnight snow activities and experiences. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple overnight snowcraft activities at a suitable snow location to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. Industry has determined that this unit may be assessed with the following unit:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Food and water requirements may include: |
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Principles of nutrition may include: |
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Conditions may include: |
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Duration may include: |
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Snow activity may include: |
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Contextual issues may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Comfort and safety may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Minimum emergency and safety equipment may include: |
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Relevant sources may include: |
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Weather and environmental information may include: |
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Factors contributing to avalanches may include: |
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Factors may include: |
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Type of emergency snow shelter may include: |
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Relevant aspects may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
Skiing - Ski Touring