This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select suitable locations and methods to cross rivers during bushwalking activities. It requires the ability to use a range of river crossing methods in flat and moving water up to grade 2.

This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.

It applies to leaders, guides or instructors who use these skills when leading participants where crossing rivers is required.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.