Required skills

communication skills to

identify travel requirements of participants

convey travel information and confirm travel arrangements with appropriate personnel

planning and organisational skills to

make and confirm logistical arrangements for travel

develop travel schedules

manage groups according to the travel schedule

literacy skills to record and maintain required documentation relating to travel

numeracy skills to identify and monitor travel costs in order to ensure cost effectiveness

problemsolving skills to

identify potential risks during travel

develop courses of action to respond to these risks

conduct a review of travel arrangements and make recommendations for improvements

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures that enable safe and compliant implementation of travel arrangements

risks associated with travel activities and locations to enable implementation of safe travel arrangements and effective contingency planning

principles and techniques for effective group management to enable positive interaction and cohesiveness amongst participants

roles and responsibilities of participants to enable appropriate behaviour during travel

travel arrangements appropriate to the needs of different participant and suited to the journeys for recreation activities

safe handling and storage techniques of equipment and or luggage to avoid injury and damage

transport options for various journeys to enable cost effectiveness and efficiency of travel

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

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

makes and implements travel arrangements and schedules including contingency plans appropriate to the travel requirements of participants balancing efficiency cost effectiveness comfort and safety

uses communication techniques to convey information about travel schedules and arrangements to all participants and maintains the safety and wellbeing of participants during the journey

applies a continuous improvement approach to evaluate travel outcomes and recommend potential improvements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure implementation and maintenance of documentation for multiple travel arrangements which are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a group of participants involved in recreation activities

logistical resources and equipment required for travel

support staff and personnel to assist in travel

organisational policies and procedures related to making travel arrangements

required travel documentation

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

observation of candidates interaction with appropriate personnel to plan supervise and review travel arrangements for participants in recreation activities

oral or written questioning to assess candidates knowledge of the principles and techniques for effective group management

portfolio containing evidence of documentation created by candidate relating to the planning and supervision of travel arrangements

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing candidates work performance over multiple applications

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Participants may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Resource and logistical requirements may include:

Risks may include:

Travel arrangements may include:

Strategies for effective group management may include: