Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan outdoor activities to ensure that minimal environmental impact occurs. The planning requires consideration of the appropriate combination of an activity with a setting. This involves the learner making informed decisions about the selection of settings and the conduct of the activity during the planning phase.
For Indigenous contexts, the delivery and assessment against this competency standard must comply with community protocols and guidelines and be supported by elders and custodians of country.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those who work in a range of roles and settings across the sport and recreation sector.
This may include those working for private outdoor adventure companies, volunteer organisations, 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 interrelationships between the natural environment and human activity. |
1.1. Source information on ecological systems and their interrelationship to the activity setting. 1.2. Determine human impact of outdoor recreational activity on ecological systems and their interrelationships. 1.3. Consult with appropriate authorities to identify sensitive areas within the setting and aspects unique to it. 1.4. Liaise with stakeholders to identify parameters of use . 1.5. Identify implications of parameters of use for planning of outdoor recreation activities within the setting. |
2. Prepare a minimal impact plan for the activity and setting. |
2.1. Analyse current environmental management strategies for the site implemented by resource managers. 2.2. Identify and assess the characteristics of the setting according to the proposed outdoor recreation activity. 2.3. Identify other uses of the setting, the relationship to current management strategies and the implications for offering appropriate recreation opportunities. 2.4. Identify minimal impact practices and procedures to reduce impact on the natural environment according to relevant legislation and organisational minimal impact policies and procedures . 2.5. Develop and document a minimal impact plan for the activity according to relevant legislation and resource management principles for the setting. |
3. Implement and monitor minimal impact plan. |
3.1. Explain aims of minimal impact plan to activity participants. 3.2. Communicate unique aspects of the setting and specific impacts likely to occur during an activity to participants in the activity. 3.3. Conduct activities according to minimal impact plan, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 3.4. Monitor effectiveness of minimal impact plan. |
4. Evaluate minimal impact practices. |
4.1. Identify techniques to determine the nature and degree of impact. 4.2. Evaluate the effectiveness of personal minimal impact practices using basic techniques. 4.3. Modify impact reduction strategies, where necessary, after evaluation. |
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 planning for minimal impact of outdoor activities by implementing environmental management strategies appropriate to local environments 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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Ecological systems may include: |
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Human impact may include: |
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Authorities may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Parameters of use may include: |
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Management strategies may include: |
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Characteristics of the setting may include: |
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Minimal impact practices may include: |
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Impact on the natural environment may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational minimal impact policies and procedures may include: |
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Minimal impact plan may include: |
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Resource management principles may include: |
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Unique aspects may include: |
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Techniques may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
Field Operations