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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Provide a guided single pitch rock climbing experience 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9285  Provide a guided single pitch rock climbing experience 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Tourism Guiding 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  20 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2012-07-01  2015-06-30  SAQA 0695/12 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2016-06-30   2019-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard in combination with a generic standard will be able to create and conduct a Guided Single Pitch Rock Climbing Experience, that entertains and informs visitors.

This unit standard in combination with other context expertise standard(s) will enable the qualifying learner to be a competent Single Pitch Rock Climbing Guide. In addition, they will be well positioned to extend their learning and practice into other areas of tourism, or to strive towards guiding standards and practice at higher levels.

Competent qualifying learners in Single Pitch Rock Climbing Guiding will provide safe and quality experiences and thus strengthen the profession and tourism in general. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
A learner aspiring to be assessed competent against this standard should have been assessed as being competent against the unit standard:

"Provide a Guided Single Pitch Abseiling Experience of Less than 60 meters".

The ability to communicate effectively in spoken English will be an advantage as this is, in most cases, the medium of communication. It is assumed that a learner attempting this unit standard will show competence in communication and numeracy equivalent to NQF level 4.

A learner aspiring to complete this unit standard must be in possession of a Level 2 First Aid certificate. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Guides to the scope and complexity of the specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge are provided in ranges/points beneath each. These are prefaced by "for example" since they are neither comprehensive nor necessarily appropriate to all contexts. Alternatives must however be comparable in scope and complexity. These are intended only as a general guide to scope and complexity of what is required. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Set up the rock climbing site. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Choose suitable routes to satisfy needs of the participant.
  • Set-up top and bottom rope systems.
  • Read and interpret route descriptions.
  • Choose suitable anchors and connect the equipment to them.
  • Comply with access requirements.
  • Identify holding areas.
  • Choose and care for a variety of suitable equipment.
  • Perform safety checks and identify safe approaches. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Choose suitable routes to satisfy needs of the participants. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Set-up top and bottom rope systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Read and interpret route descriptions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Choose suitable anchors and connect the equipment to them. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Comply with access requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Identify holding areas. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Choose and care for selected equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Perform safety checks and identify safe approaches. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Instruct the rock-climbing process. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Instil confidence and brief participants.
  • Perform safety checks and solve common climbing problems.
  • Demonstrate correct rock climbing styles and impart knowledge on the techniques.
  • Instruct participants in belaying techniques and supervise belayers.
  • Supervise bouldering activities. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Instill confidence and brief participants on what they have to do. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Perform safety checks and solve common climbing problems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Demonstrate correct rock climbing styles and impart knowledge on the techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Supervise bouldering activities. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Belay the client. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Fit appropriate equipment.
  • Arrest and hold a fall.
  • Use a variety of belaying techniques.
  • Manage the rope and perform lowers.
  • Solve common belay problems.
  • Perform direct and indirect belays. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Fit appropriate equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Arrest and hold a fall. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Use a variety of belaying techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Manage the rope and perform lowers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Solve common belay problems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Perform direct and indirect belays. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Instruct participants in belaying techniques and supervise belayers. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Supervise a group on site. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Set-up effective communication systems and manage the effect on other site-users.
  • Care for equipment and comply with any manufacturer's recommendations of use regarding, storage and maintenance of equipment.
  • Manage the impact on the environment and control spectators or other outdoor users.
  • Safeguard return to top or bottom.
  • Demonstrate awareness of environmental hazards.
  • Use effective climbing calls. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Set-up effective communication systems and manage the effect on other site-users. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Care for equipment and comply with any manufacturer`s recommendations of use regarding, storage and maintenance of equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Manage the impact on the environment and control spectators or other outdoor users. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Safeguard return to top or bottom. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Demonstrate awareness of environmental hazards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Use effective climbing calls. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Deal with emergencies. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Tangles, jams, pendulums and inadverted locking.
  • Stuck panicking climbers.
  • Carry out assisted evacuations.
  • Escape and re-enter the system.
  • Perform assisted and unassisted hoists. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Deal with tangles, jams, pendulums and inadverted locking. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Deal with stuck panicking climbers, appropriately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Carry out assisted evacuations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Escape and re-enter the system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Perform assisted and unassisted hoists. 


    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of:

    1. Belaying supervision techniques and devices.
    2. Climbing etiquette.
    3. Climbing protocols and code of conduct in terms of disciplines.
    4. Danger of inappropriate clothing.
    5. Dynamic safety system and injury avoidance.
    6. Effective methods of recording the activity in a log book.
    7. Emergency Planning.
    8. Environmental preservation issues.
    9. Hygiene and disposal of waste in the outdoors environment.
    10. In situ anchor points and sling points.
    11. Local rescue structures and support.
    12. Rock types and features.
    13. Safe practices on both sport and traditional climbing.
    14. Safety chain and fall factors.
    15. Single and multiple anchors.
    16. Their moral obligation & responsibilities towards clients.
    17. Usage policy of mountainous and other utilised areas.
    18. Use and limitations of equipment. 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem solving relates to all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Team work relates to the following specific outcomes:
  • Supervise a group on site.
  • Deal with emergencies. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and management relates to the following specific outcomes:
  • Set up the rock climbing site.
  • Supervise a group on site. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation relates to the following specific outcomes:
  • Set up the rock climbing site.
  • Deal with emergencies. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication relates to all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use of science and technology relates to the following specific outcomes:
  • Set up the rock climbing site.
  • Instruct the rock-climbing process.
  • Deal with emergencies. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Values

    Demonstration of the knowledge and skills outlined in this unit standard must be consistent with the principles of:

    1. Respecting the natural and cultural environment.
    2. Accepting and maintaining a non-discriminatory attitude towards diversity including, for example: differences in gender, race, religion, physical ability and culture.
    3. Demonstrate a high level of personal, moral and professional integrity.

    Assessment

    Assessment should include a logbook as part of a portfolio of evidence gained.
    1. Good leadership and social skills should include good judgement and decision-making ability.
    2. Must show the ability to work under pressure.
    3. The assessment of safe practice must be of paramount importance.

    Supplementary information

    As a general indication, the knowledge and insight expected at this level is unlikely to be obtained without at least at 20 days of rock climbing experience, of which:
  • 5 days should be under supervision of someone holding this Unit Standard, in a variety of areas and sites, including artificial climbing walls.

    It would be expected at this level that the learner could comfortably and safely climb a SA Grade 14 rock climb on natural rock using traditional equipment. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    NONE 


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