Required skills

planning and organising skills to

establish individual group and activity objectives

source information resources materials and props appropriate to participants area and activity

assess participants knowledge of area and activity

produce materials in a cost effective manner

literacy skills to

research a variety of sources

identify information on the special or unique features of an area including cultural heritage historical or environmental matters

communication and interpersonal skills to

interact with different participant groups

consult with specialists to enhance quality of resources

problemsolving skills to

develop or source interpretive activities

evaluate content and delivery techniques

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable access to research materials and participant information

interpretation techniques definitions and guiding principles to support the development of comprehensive resources

thematic planning to identify appropriate themes and messages for resources

information sources support materials and resources to provide information relevant to interpretation activities

special or unique features interrelationships of features and physical development of activity areas to enable interpretation

natural history and human usage of the area to gain an understanding of the area

ongoing review mechanisms to enable continuous improvement and modification of resource materials

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

accesses and researches a variety of sources to obtain sufficient information about special or unique features of an activity area

recognises and responds to the need to consult specialists where required to enhance resource quality

evaluates and reflects on own resource development performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure development of specialist resources and materials for interpretive activities to meet the identified needs of specific participants on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

information on specific participant needs

information sources support materials and resources to develop specialist resources for interpretive activities

specialists where required to enhance the material or resource quality

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

portfolio of research material

completed resources addressing specific participant needs

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of specialist resources that enhance various aspects of an interpretive activity

thirdparty reports from a supervisor and or leader detailing performance

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

Guidance information for assessment

Information sources may include:

Information may include:

Special or unique features may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Participant may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Specialist resources may include:

Support materials may include: