Required skills

problemsolving skills to

balance the relationship between level of risk and level of challenge

manage risks for an adventure activity within the parameters of the organisational risk management plan

planning and organising skills to

implement and monitor risk management strategies for an adventure activity

make changes in response to unacceptable risk levels and evaluation outcomes

literacy and numeracy skills to access and analyse required risk assessment information including the relationship between risk and competence and the value of experiencing risk as part of outdoor adventure activities

communication skills to

lead review of the risk management of outdoor activities

convey information to participants on risk factors associated with adventure activities

self management skills to reflect on own performance and identify areas of improvement

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational risk management plan and procedures to enable risks associated with outdoor activities to be assessed and addressed so that outdoor activities can be undertaken safely

accident or incident analysis as a tool in risk management planning to enable appropriate responses

first aid knowledge appropriate to the activity and location

terms used in contemporary risk management and their relationship to each other applicable to an outdoor recreation context

concept of optimal arousal and or a flow state in relation to risk taking to enable understanding of the psychology of risk taking

reasons why people usually engage in outdoor activities that involve risk

models that illustrate the consequences of the match or mismatch of real and perceived risk from low to high levels

the role of risk theory in outdoor activities to enable understanding of the balance between risk and challenge

activity specific knowledge to undertake the activity

emergency or incident procedures to decrease the consequences should an accident occur

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

applies knowledge of the role of risk in outdoor adventure activities to select activities that promote a suitable level of risk and challenge in relation to participant skill

applies organisational risk management strategies to conduct the activity safely

applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the outdoor activity including changing levels of risk and takes action to address these

reviews the conduct of the activity in relation to the management of risk and makes appropriate improvements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure evaluation and management of risk in multiple outdoor activities in an environment that reflects the candidates current or intended work role to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

outdoor environments and locations appropriate to the specific activity

participants to take part in outdoor adventure programs

resources and equipment to implement risk control measures

organisational risk management plans and procedures

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 application of organisational risk management strategies to outdoor activities and locations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of risk theory in outdoor adventure activities

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance over multiple applications

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

activityspecific guiding units

SISXRSKA Undertake risk analysis of activities

SISXRSK301A Undertake risk analysis of activities.

Conditions may include:

Types of risk as they relate to outdoor adventure experiences may include:

Adventure experience paradigm may include:

Factors which contribute to accidents in outdoor adventure activities may include:

Suitable level of challenge may include:

Risk management strategies may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Risk factors may include: