Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan the bushwalking session

convey information about the safety and logistical aspects of the bushwalking session

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

problemsolving skills to

plan bushwalking sessions according to participant needs and characteristics

identify and address participant difficulties in developing techniques

monitor and evaluate participants progress

anticipate and respond to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and suitable bushwalking locations

organise participants into appropriate groups for bushwalking sessions

language literacy and numeracy skills to

produce bushwalking navigation and instructional plans for the bushwalking session

complete post session participant and self evaluations

highly developed personal bushwalking skills including light weight camping in intermediate environments and unpredictable conditions to demonstrate and explain bushwalking techniques to participants

navigation techniques to

determine location and direction

follow a route

avoid obstacles and hazards

selfmanagement skills 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 for initial response in emergencies whilst bushwalking in intermediate environments

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of bushwalking sessions

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

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

site specific and environmental information to assist in the planning process and any special restrictions applying to the area

hazards commonly experienced while bushwalking in intermediate environments and risk management strategies to enable safe completion of the bushwalk

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

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

care and maintenance of bushwalking equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

communication equipment systems and signals used during bushwalking sessions

navigation knowledge to

determine location and direction

follow a route

avoid obstacles and hazards

weather and environmental information including weather maps barometric pressure influence of local air masses seasons and topography on the weather to ascertain possible conditions and their effect on the session and implications for planning

nutritional requirements when participating in bushwalking sessions and types of food available to suit session constraints to enable participant wellbeing

water purification methods and equipment to enable access to fresh water

bushwalking techniques including lifting and carrying a backpack ascending and descending sloping terrain tieoff points and anchors for handlines and crossing rivers safely

instruction techniques and theories applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

group facilitation and conflict resolution techniques to ensure the group functions cohesively

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 ability to

plan instruct and monitor bushwalking session in an intermediate environment in a safe and professional manner

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

encourage and respond to group feedback and evaluate own instruction performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas for improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of groups on multiple bushwalking sessions in intermediate environments 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 to instruct bushwalking in intermediate environments

participants to take part in bushwalking instruction

bushwalking navigation communication overnight safety rescue and first aid equipment

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan instruct and document bushwalking sessions for a variety of participants

instructional tools such as videos DVDs projector whiteboards books magazines handouts and the internet

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 instructing processes and interaction 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 sessions

review of activity and instructional plans for the bushwalking sessions

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual

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

SISOODRA Manage risk in an outdoor activity

SISOODR404A Manage risk in an outdoor activity.

Participant needs and characteristics may include:

Session aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Bushwalking plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards and risks may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Support personnel may include:

Relevant authorities may include:

Equipment may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant information may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Changing conditions may include:

Relevant aspects may include: