Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan a bushwalking activity to meet their needs

convey information about the safety and logistical aspects of trip

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment during the walk

problemsolving skills to

plan a trip according to participants needs abilities and risk factors

make decisions about potential hazards that may affect trips

modify aspects of trips according to all variable factors and nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and location for the walk

make logistical arrangements

advise authorities of routes and duration of walk as required

organise participants into manageable groups

language literacy and numeracy skills to

produce and document a plan for the walk

complete post trip documentation

produce a navigation data sheet

self management to review and reflect on own work performance to facilitate personal development

use of communications equipment

first aid search and rescue and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe and legal conduct of all activities performed during bushwalking trips

minimal impact codes and practices and general land management requirements to enable application of low impact environmental practices during the walk

Australian Standards for Walking Tracks to enable accurately identify track classifications appropriate for the capabilities of participants

site specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential hazards and any special restrictions applying to the area

equipment characteristics and technology used for bushwalking and factors affecting appropriate selection use and maintenance to enable safe conduct of all activities

clothing and footwear requirements for bushwalking and general principles affecting clothing selection such as layering and protective clothing principles

nutritional requirements when participating in outdoor activities and types of food available to suit activity constraints to enable participant wellbeing

risk management strategies to enable safe completion of the walk

water purification methods and equipment to enable access to fresh water

conflict resolution techniques to ensure the group functions cohesively

influence of local air masses seasons and topography on weather

barometric pressure and its implications for planning

tieoff points and anchors for handlines

first aid emergency search and rescue procedures relevant to the location to ensure safety of self and others

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

plans within activity constraints and guides and monitors group in a safe and professional manner

applies effective modifications and contingency management techniques to make adjustments in response to changing conditions that may arise during bushwalking trips

encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure guiding of groups on multiple bushwalking trips in tracked or easy untracked areas that reflect local conditions and are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

an outdoor environment with tracked or easy untracked areas to guide bushwalking

participants to take part in bushwalking trips

bushwalking navigation communication overnight safety rescue and first aid equipment

resources and information regarding participants to plan guide and document bushwalking trips

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 planning and guiding processes and interacting with participants including conveying information for safe participation

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all bushwalking activities throughout trip

review of activity plans for the bushwalking activity

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the candidate

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

SISOODRA Plan outdoor recreation activities

SISOODR302A Plan outdoor recreation activities.

Guidance information for assessment

Support personnel may include:

Activity objectives may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Activity plan may include:

Relevant Sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Appropriate authorities may include:

Equipment may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Relevant information may include:

Changing conditions may include:

Relevant aspects may include: