Assessment Requirements for SISXFAM001 Organise and supervise participant travel

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Assessment Requirements for SISXFAM001 Organise and supervise participant travel

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

organise travel arrangements for three different groups of participants and their equipment for sport, fitness, aquatic or recreation activities

for one of the above activities accompany and supervise participants on tour, and manage travel logistics.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

sources of information on travel options for groups and destinations

components of tours, and options and procedures for arranging these:

transport for participants and equipment

accommodation

meals

insurance

sightseeing and admissions

other logistical considerations for group travel:

obtaining working with children checks

obtaining parental or guardian informed consent for minors to travel

participant medical requirements, forms and permission to treat in the event of a medical incident

availability of medical care at destinations

communication with those not on tour

risks involved with travel and how to manage these when they arise:

disruption to travel arrangements

injury or illness

alterations to schedules

misplaced, lost or damaged baggage, equipment and belongings

roles and responsibilities of trip leaders and support staff while on tour:

managing travel logistics and how this is administered with travel suppliers for group travel

supervising and managing participants

strategies for effective group management:

head counts

roll calls

buddy systems for travel partners

implementing codes of behaviour and clearly communicating expectations

providing general supervision and support

clear communication of travel arrangements throughout the tour including those for:

meeting places and times

departure and arrival times for tour components

meal locations and times

activity locations and times.

Assessment Conditions

Skills for managing travel logistics and participants on tour must be demonstrated by accompanying a group on tour.

Assessment must ensure use of:

interaction with group travel participants, these can be:

participants travelling for sport, fitness or recreation purposes, or

individuals who participate in simulated activities used for the purpose of skills assessment

travel documentation

organisational policies and procedures for group travel.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b