Required skills

communication skills to

clarify and confirm arrangements for the session with relevant staff

interact with participants

convey information about the session

seek feedback from participants

problemsolving skills to

identify problems related to sessions

implement contingencies in response to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

access and implement the session plan

monitor progression of participants

make modifications as required

literacy skills to interpret and seek clarification on session plans

activityspecific skills for identified planned outdoor recreation activities

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe conduct of the outdoor recreation session

potential hazards associated with the session to enable prompt detection and control

techniques and skills appropriate to the session to enable participant needs to be safely met according to their abilities and needs

activity and sitespecific Codes of Practice and guidelines to enable the session to be conducted according to these practices and guidelines

conflict resolution strategies for dealing with group and individual situations to enable the group to function cohesively

reasons for participation in an outdoor recreation activity to enable participant goals to be met through the session

risk analysis processes to enable accurate evaluation of the risk of planned outdoor recreation activities

activityspecific knowledge of identified planned outdoor recreation activities to enable these to match participants capabilities

safe and appropriate dress and equipment for the outdoor recreation session

techniques appropriate to the session or activity to enable minimisation of injury

equipment safety standards to enable safe use of equipment

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

leads outdoor recreation sessions responsibly using communication strategies and a participant centred approach to encourage participation and interaction

applies negotiation and contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the session and makes adjustments in response to changing situations

evaluates and reflects on own work performance to identify ways in which session outcomes and benefits to participants can be improved

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the safe guiding of groups in outdoor recreation sessions that reflect the needs of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

controlled outdoor environments relevant to local requirements and specific activities

equipment and resources required for the outdoor activity including a suitable outdoor location support staff and participants

documentation such as activity plans and checklists relating to equipment checks where appropriate

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 guiding an outdoor activity and interacting with a range of participants including conveying information for safe participation in the activity and obtaining participant feedback

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions unavailability of equipment or participant performance

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of factors that may influence participant performance in the outdoor session

evidence of self evaluation of performance

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

Relevant activity specialisations

Aim may include:

Session may include:

Special requirements may include:

Logistical arrangements may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Resources may include:

Participants may include:

Condition may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant information may include:

Equipment may include:

Direction and advice may include:

Hazards may include:

Changing conditions may include:

Non routine situations may include:

Areas may include: