Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to independently plan team outdoor activities for an environment where extreme environmental conditions are not likely to occur. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to plan outdoor recreation activities that take into account participant needs, logistical and resourcing requirements in order to plan safe outdoor activities.
Application of the Unit
This is unit applies to those working in an outdoor recreation environment. This may include those working under supervision as logistics coordinators who may be responsible for coordinating activities in or out of the field with a focus on planning and directing rather than actively leading activities.
This may include outdoor recreation leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups; not-for-profit organisations or government agencies.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Identify participant needs and expectations. |
1.1. Consult with participants to determine session's aims and objectives and activity preferences. 1.2. Identify any special requirements according to participants needs. 1.3. Advise participants of any reasons why they should not participate in the activities. 1.4. Recommend participants seek external assistance where appropriate. |
2. Prepare a plan for an outdoor activity. |
2.1. Identify a range of information sources and gather relevant information to plan an outdoor activity according to organisational policies and procedures . 2.2. Identify equipment and resources appropriate for the activity according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.3. Consult with colleagues to identify activity objectives. 2.4. Design an activity plan to meet the identified needs and abilities of participants according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 2.5. Seek agreement on the plan from colleagues, participants and organisations as required. 2.6. Complete appropriate documentation . |
3. Coordinate and allocate activity resources. |
3.1. Evaluate the suitability of sites or locations and select according to activity objectives and organisational policies and procedures. 3.2. Confirm selection of sites or location with colleagues and participants. 3.3. Identify and check availability of equipment appropriate for the activity and participants needs and abilities according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.4. Organise and confirm availability of appropriate resource requirements for the activity in consultation with appropriate staff, support personnel, organisations and participants. |
4. Identify and document contingency plans. |
4.1. Identify potential non -routine situations that may arise during the activity. 4.2. Identify current equipment and resources that can be improvised to address non-routine situations. 4.3. Identify means to acquire new or additional resources if required. 4.4. Modify the activity plan, as required, to accommodate the use of improvised equipment or circumstances. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure application of planning skills to plan outdoor recreation activities on multiple occasions that take into account participant needs, logistical and resource requirements on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Participants may include: |
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Session's aims and objectives may include: |
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Special requirements may include: |
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Information sources may include: |
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Relevant information may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Activity plan may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Resource requirements may include: |
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Non -routine situations may include: |
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Improvised equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
Outdoor Recreation