ACTIVE STATUS

To ensure current standards are being applied and the latest OH&S policies and procedures are followed, PACI has implemented a quality system to segregate those members who are current (ie active) and those who are not (ie inactive). To qualify for active status, both the membership classification and range of endorsements must be kept current. These procedures apply to members who have already attained their range of endorsements.  .

Indicators1. Insurance must provide cover for supervision and/or instructional activities. Policies may not provide cover for industrial rope access activities. PACI will require proof of insurance coverage for all intended activities (provide photocopy of policy if other than through the PACI/Phillips policy).2. Members are required to conduct at least one organised (1) activity at a level consistent with their classification each 12 months. The member must have acted in a leadership or instructional capacity depending on his/her classification.

Example 1: A member with a leader classification must conduct/lead at least one (1) activity where s/he acted in a leadership capacity and was responsible for the health & safety of those under his/her charge.

Example 2: A member with an instructor classification must have conducted at least one training related activity where students reached a particular level of competency.

Example 3: A member with an instructor trainer classification or higher must have conducted at least one training related activity where students reached a particular level of competency and; 
a) conduct one (1) update seminar for other instructors in their region; or 
b) conduct a skills workshop (eg rescue skills) for other qualified instructors to refresh or upgrade their endorsement(s); or 
c) provide logistical support and assist an instructor assessor during an organised instructor-level assessment activity. Proof must be supplied. Acceptable proof may include:

-signed log book entries-signed letter from employer stating the nature of the activity-statutory declaration-assessment verification form with student signature (for instructors and higher classifications)-signed letter from client/student Note: If you have become qualified as a PACI instructor/leader during the previous calendar year, active status for the next calendar year will be automatic.

a) assist a casualty to safe ground using abseiling techniques (unassisted); and
b) extract a person suspended on a fixed rope within six (6) minutes using only the following resources (unassisted):

-descending system-sling (over-the-shoulder length)-3 x accessory cords (lengths determined by rescuer)-3 x carabiners (these are in addition to the descending system)

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INDICATORS

1. Currency Members are required to personally participate in each given endorsement at least once every 12 months. The member must have applied knowledge and skills to achieve a planned objective. The member is not required to have acted in a formal leadership/instructional capacity in the undertaking of the activity. The member may maintain his/her currency by actively undertaking each given endorsement for leisure.

2. Proof of currency Proof must be supplied to PACI that the member has personally taken steps to maintain his/her skill proficiency for each given endorsement. Acceptable proof may include:

-signed log book entries-signed letter from employer verifying that the member personally undertook the activity-statutory declaration signed before a JP-assessment verification form with student signature indicating endorsement area-signed letter from client/student verifying endorsement area Note: If you have become qualified as a PACI instructor/leader during the previous calendar year, active status for the next calendar year will be automatic.

1) a member may miss one (1) year of practice in a given endorsement and not lose active status; and2) a gap year may subsequently occur once in each two (2) year cycle after the initial five (5) years continuous experience has been attained.

a) the member has a trained competent vertical rescue operator on hand at the training site who is capable of responding to an emergency; and
b) the member has access to a person who has competencies equal to or higher than the level being assessed; and
c) the member can access the training site to personally supervise and oversee all training related activities; and
d) the member can communicate with all staff and maintain control of the conduct of the activity; and
e) student/participant safety and quality of training will not be compromised on account of the members disability.