Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and match appropriate natural resource areas with outdoor recreation activities in order to meet the needs of clients and program outcomes, while minimising the impact of the activity on the natural resource area within relevant legislative frameworks.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working autonomously in supervisory roles in an outdoor recreation environment. This may include those working in a management role in outdoor recreation organisations which specialise in specific activities or those supervising outdoor recreation guides for such 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 the nature of the outdoor recreation activity and its relationship to natural resource management. |
1.1. Identify the types of outdoor recreation users , their motivations, skills and expectations. 1.2. Establish key aspects of the outdoor recreation activity which might impact natural resource areas . 1.3. Determine the parameters of the activity and the most appropriate natural resource area for its implementation. |
2. Identify natural resource areas where outdoor recreation may be conducted. |
2.1. Identify the different classifications of natural resource areas for relevant outdoor recreation activities according to relevant legislation . 2.2. Analyse management issues arising from the classification of particular natural resource areas and the use of those areas for outdoor recreation. 2.3. Identify natural resource managers , their management priorities and outdoor recreation services they may provide. 2.4. Establish a process for the selection of natural resource areas within a specified geographic area or region where outdoor recreation activities can occur, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . |
3. Implement natural resource management to plan an outdoor recreation activity. |
3.1. Identify the potential impacts of outdoor recreation on the natural resource area. 3.2. Assess the implications of key ecological concepts on the conduct of outdoor recreation in natural resource areas. 3.3. Identify natural resource management strategies used to manage outdoor recreation activities. 3.4. Develop a resource management plan for the activity according to relevant legislation 3.5. Implement management strategies to minimise potential impacts for the outdoor recreation activity. 3.6. Liaise with relevant natural resource managers according to cultural protocols to monitor potential impacts on a specific natural resource area. |
4. Review the potential impacts of outdoor recreation activities on natural resource areas. |
4.1. Collect information on the impacts of relevant recreation activities on the specified recreation area. 4.2. Assess evidence of change in the nature of a particular setting due to outdoor recreation impacts. 4.3. Modify aspects of the resource management plan according to information received from natural resource managers and the monitoring process. |
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 management of natural resources during specific outdoor activities on multiples 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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Outdoor recreation users may include: |
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Key aspects may include: |
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Outdoor recreation activity may include: |
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Natural resource areas may include: |
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Classifications of natural resource areas may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Management issues may include: |
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Natural resource managers may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include |
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Impacts may include: |
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Key ecological concepts may include: |
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Natural resource management strategies may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
Field Operations