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Caving
Guide Multi Pitch
An outdoor activity consisting of moving through a natural cave (a natural cave is one which is in its natural state and does not have prepared walkways or pre-placed lighting) and ascent or descent from any level within the cave to any other level within th cave. In this activity, any ascents or descents may involve distances of greater than one rope length, or "pitch". The activity requires the ability to know where you are within the cave, at all times and by use of a map and compass, to be able to find the best way to move from one location to another within the cave.
Career Pathway:
Units provide credit towards Cert IV in Outdoor Recreation (SIS40310)
Course Duration:
Maximum of 6 months from commencement
Entry Requirment:
HSC (year 12) or a mature background
Note:
HLTFA301B Apply First Aid is a pre-requisite for all courses
Additional Pre-Requisite
SISOOPS305A Provide First Aid in a remote location (remote/wilderness first aid)
Units of Competency delivered in this course are endorsed skill sets associated with the ATQF training package
Total Packaged Price - $1520.00 |
E-Learning (web-based) only - $770.00 On-Line Web-based Learner Guides & Exams Note: The Elearning Units Packaged course price is equivalent to $70.00 per Unit of Competency. Single units of competency are charged at a premium rate. E-Learning forms part of the assessment process; you will be required to demonstrate that you have an understanding of the knowledge in relation to these Units of Competency. These units will be assessed holistically in conjunction with the Face-to-Face component of this course. |
Practical Units (face-to-face) only - $750.00 2 x blocks of 2 days practical training and/or assessment Documented and Verifiable work experience or logged practice sessions (approx. 30 hours) will be required and form an integral part of the assessment process. |
E-Learning Units (web-based) |
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SISOODR302A |
Plan outdoor recreation activities |
SISOODR303A |
Guide outdoor recreation activities |
SISOODR404A |
Manage risk in an outdoor activity |
SISOOPS201A |
Minimise environmental impact |
SISOOPS304A |
Plan for minimal environmental impact |
SISOOPS306A |
Interpret weather conditions in the field |
SISXCAI306A |
Facilitate groups |
SISXEMR201A |
Respond to emergency situations |
SISXEMR402A |
Coordinate emergency response |
SISXOHS101A |
Follow occupational health & safety policies |
SISXOHS402A |
Implement and monitor occupational health & safety policies |
Practical units (face-to-face) |
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SISOCVE302A |
Apply single pitch abseiling skills in caves |
SISOCVE303A |
Rig a ladder pitch |
SISOCVE409A |
Rig ladders in complex situations |
SISOCVE410A |
Rig a complex pitch using caving specific techniques |
SISOCVE411A |
Apply vertical caving skills |
SISOCVE412A |
Rig multi pitches in complex vertical cave systems |
SISOCVE413A |
Navigate in untrogged caves |
SISOCVE414A |
Guide vertical multi pitched caving trips |
SISONAV302A |
Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment |
SISOVTR402A |
Perform complex vertical rescues |
