Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake research to determine supply and demand for open spaces in order to develop and implement an action plan for open-space planning for sport and recreation programs and activities. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to those who work as operations managers or program managers who are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating outdoor recreation programs and activities across a range of activity areas. Work would be undertaken autonomously with responsibility for management of resources. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Conduct research into open-space planning. |
1.1. Conduct a feasibility study to determine requirements for open -space planning. 1.2. Establish goals and expected outcomes for open-space planning in consultation with appropriate personnel. 1.3. Identify financial and human resource requirements for open-space planning. 1.4. Gather information from sources and stakeholders according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.5. Analyse and document information gathered according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Assess supply of open space. |
2.1. Identify existing open space and develop a classification system to assess the supply of open space. 2.2. Establish criteria for evaluating the open space according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.3. Assess and document requirements for upgrading and improving current open space. |
3. Assess demand for open space. |
3.1. Develop a demographic profile of the open space and identify geographical and location issues. 3.2. Determine usage patterns and identify target groups in consultation with user groups. 3.3. Determine satisfaction levels of stakeholders and the community in relation to open-space areas. 3.4. Analyse information gathered and identify demand. |
4. Develop and evaluate options. |
4.1. Assess the adequacy of the supply of open space against perceived and latent demand. 4.2. Identify shortfalls and surplus in open space in consultation with stakeholders. 4.3. Develop alternative options where required according to organisational policies and procedures. |
5. Develop a work plan. |
5.1. Select preferred options according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.2. Develop and document a work plan for open-space planning in consultation with stakeholders and according to relevant legislation. 5.3. Develop and document schedule of works . 5.4. Obtain necessary approval from appropriate personnel according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.5. Establish evaluation procedures for open-space planning according to organisational policies and procedures. |
6. Implement work plan. |
6.1. Monitor effectiveness of plan and evaluate relevance to current situation. 6.2. Seek feedback from stakeholders and the community. 6.3. Make recommendations to appropriate personnel to improve the effectiveness of the plan according to organisational policies and procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 development and implementation of a work plan for open-space planning which reflects local requirements and is of sufficient breadth 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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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Feasibility study may include: |
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Open space may include: |
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Information may include: |
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Sources may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Criteria may include: |
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Demographic profile may include: |
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Work plans may include: |
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Schedule of works may include: |
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Evaluation procedures may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Cross-Sector |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |