Climbing Instruct (Natural Surfaces) Single Top Rope

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
14/09/2026 3:44 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
SISSS00043

State Code
AC642

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

07/06/2011

Current Release Date

07/06/2011

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

—

Nominal Hours

285

Duration

1 Semester

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	07/06/2011	Replaced	Replaced

Description

The following Skills Set has been identified through consultation with the Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA), the peak body for the Outdoor Recreation industry and will be utilised as the basis for the registration requirements of programs like the National Outdoor Leader Registration Scheme (NOLRS).

Pathway Information

These units provide credit towards SIS30410 Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Target Group

Those wishing to instruct single pitch top rope climbing activities on a natural surface.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These competencies from the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package (SIS10) meet competency requirements for a Climbing Instructor (Natural Surfaces) Single Pitch Top Rope and will be utilised as the basis for the registration requirements of programs like the National Outdoor Leader Registration Scheme (NOLRS).

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
D6300	SISOCLN302A	Apply climbing skills on natural surfaces	20	Unit of competency
C9253	HLTFA301B	Apply first aid	20	Unit of competency
D6419	SISONAV201A	Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment	20	Unit of competency
D6301	SISOCLN303A	Establish belays for climbing on natural surfaces	10	Unit of competency
D6216	SISXCAI306A	Facilitate groups	20	Unit of competency
D6201	SISXOHS101A	Follow occupational health and safety policies	10	Unit of competency
D6424	SISOODR303A	Guide outdoor recreation sessions	20	Unit of competency
D6307	SISOCLN409A	Instruct top rope climbs on natural surfaces	30	Unit of competency
D6433	SISOOPS306A	Interpret weather conditions in the field	30	Unit of competency
D6428	SISOOPS201A	Minimise environmental impact	20	Unit of competency
D6516	SISOVTR301A	Perform vertical rescues	20	Unit of competency
D6431	SISOOPS304A	Plan for minimal environmental impact	20	Unit of competency
D6423	SISOODR302A	Plan outdoor recreation activities	15	Unit of competency
D6186	SISXEMR201A	Respond to emergency situations	15	Unit of competency
D6211	SISXRSK301A	Undertake risk analysis of activities	15	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AC651	SISSS00048	Climbing Instructor (Natural Surfaces) Single Pitch Lead	Skill set