Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants and elicit information to determine appropriate outdoor activities to meet participant needs

source interpret and confirm information to inform planning

seek feedback on the plan from participants and colleagues

problemsolving skills to

plan an outdoor activity according to participants needs abilities and risk factors

develop contingency plans to deal with changing situations

planning and organising skills to source and coordinate resources and equipment necessary for planned outdoor activities

language and literacy skills to produce and document a plan for an outdoor activity

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policy and procedures to enable safe conduct of the activity and the safe use of equipment and materials

philosophies and principles of community development to enable inclusive practices

reasons for individual participation in an outdoor activity to ensure this information is included in planning to meet participants needs

risk analysis processes to enable evaluation and response to potential risks and possible impact of planned outdoor activities

activityspecific knowledge of identified outdoor activity to enable planning that maximises benefits to participants

factors affecting the selection of equipment used in outdoor activities to ensure appropriate use of equipment for specific outdoor activities

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

carries out logistical and operational aspects of planning tasks responsibly and safely using a participant centred approach

plans outdoor recreation activities safely and in a manner that meets the needs and views of a range of participants and complies with relevant legislative and organisational requirements

applies contingency management techniques to anticipate a range of problems and issues that may arise during an outdoor recreation activity

coordinates and allocates activity resources to optimise their availability and use by participants

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure application of planning skills to plan outdoor recreation activities on multiple occasions that take into account participant needs logistical and resource requirements on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a range of participants outdoor locations and colleagues

equipment resources and information to plan outdoor recreation activities

documentation such as activity plans

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 resourcing of an outdoor recreation activity including the development of an activity plan

observation of planning for contingencies to deal with nonroutine situations that may arise during the activity

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of activity skills in relation to activity objectives

portfolio containing evidence of activity plans and documentation

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

Activity specialisations

Participants may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Special requirements may include:

Information sources may include:

Relevant information may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Activity plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Documentation may include:

Resource requirements may include:

Non-routine situations may include:

Improvised equipment may include: