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. |
Participant needs and characteristics may include: | agefitness level and physical capabilitiesexperiencecurrent skills and knowledgeinjuries and illnessescultural. |
Session aims and objectives may include: | developing bushwalking skills for controlled environmentseducationtherapy fitness targetsrecreation. |
Instructional plan may include: | outcomescourse contentsequenced informationlesson plansteaching strategiespractical exercisesmaterials and equipmentsafety and standardsmodification for different abilitiesassessment strategiesevaluation. |
Bushwalking plan may include: | aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocation, equipment and resources instructor and participant ratiossafety and emergency requirementsrisk assessment, communication and contingency management plans. |
Relevant legislation may include: | workplace health and safety/occupational health and safetypermits or permission for access environmental regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | work health and safety/occupational health and safetyparticipant confidentiality and assessment proceduresuse, maintenance and storage of equipmenttagging faulty or damaged equipmentemergency procedurescommunication protocolsrisk management procedurestime and budget constraintscode of ethics. |
Hazards and risks may include: | unpreparedweather and temperature extremesslippery or unstable terrainrising river levelsdangerous animals and insectsstinging trees and nettlesdense vegetationgroup management equipment failure or misuse. |
Food and water requirements may include: | menu planning and preparationrange of foodsemergency food and waterwater purification. |
Relevant sources may include: | Bureau of Meteorologymedialand managers or agencieslocal knowledge. |
Weather and environmental information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesweather warningsevent warningsriver levelssynoptic chartshigh and low tide predictionsUV index. |
Support personnel may include: | emergency contactslogistics personnel driversadministratorsteachers or instructorssubject matter experts. |
Relevant authorities may include: | state or local government officerspolice or emergency servicespark rangersmanagers or supervisors. |
Equipment may include: | bushwalking equipmentnavigation equipmentsafety, rescue and first aid equipmentcommunication equipmentcamping equipment. |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditionsseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesparticipant age and abilitygroup size. |
Relevant information may include: | logistical detailspersonal equipment requirementssafety proceduresresponsible behaviourminimum impact expectationsrisk and hazard prevention and management. |
Communication system may include: | callshand signalswhistlestwo way radios. |
Safety procedures may include: | safety briefingssafety and first aid equipmentemergency contactsescape routesemergency response plancommunications plancontingency plans. |
Instructional techniques may include: | discussionquestioningdemonstrationpractical exercisesdiscoveryrole playproblem solvingrevisionD.E.D.I.C.T:demonstrateexplaindemonstrateinstructcritiquetestE.D.I.C.T:explaindemonstrateinstructcritiquetestI.D.E.A:introducedemonstrateexplainapply. |
Activity specific knowledge, bushwalking skills may include: | emergency responseminimum impact codesequipment characteristics and maintenancenavigation with map and compasswater purification methodswalking techniques including ascending and descendinglifting and carrying a backpacklight weight camping including overnight campingriver crossings. |
Changing conditions may include: | weather equipment failureinjuriesgroup dynamics. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selectionfood selectioninstructional contentinstructional techniquesassessment techniquesgroup feedbackfacilitation techniquessafety techniques employed. |