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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify interrelationships between the natural environment and human activity.
  2. Prepare a minimal impact plan for the activity and setting.
  3. Implement and monitor minimal impact plan.
  4. Evaluate minimal impact practices.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and interpersonal skills to

consult with authorities landowners and or custodians regarding strategies to minimise the impact of outdoor activities on specific environments and settings

convey information to participants about participating in activities responsibly so that environmental impact is minimised

problemsolving skills to

identify and match strategies for minimal environmental impact within an outdoor activity to a particular environmental setting

develop sustainable solutions that meet the needs of all stakeholders

language and literacy skills to

read and analyse relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

develop and document an environmental minimal impact plan

source information on ecological systems

planning and organising skills to

plan goals and strategies to achieve minimal environmental impact for an outdoor activity

monitor and evaluate the outcomes of the plan

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational minimal impact policies and procedures relating to environmental protection and cultural and heritage protection for the activity area and location to enable outdoor recreation activities to be undertaken responsibly

area restrictions and resource management requirements to enable compliance during outdoor recreation activities

biological systems their interrelationships and terminology used in relation to these to enable understanding of potential causes and consequences of environmental impact

specific problems of fragile environments or threatened species to enable planning for minimal impact

environmental management practices used by resource management authorities to minimise impact and factors affecting land management planning such as limits or parameters of acceptable change to enable identification of appropriate strategies and development of appropriate minimal impact plan

cultural protocols for making contact and communicating with people and organisations to enable effective consultation in relation to any specific cultural requirements for site access and protection

roles and responsibilities of resource management agencies

Evidence Required

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

plans outdoor recreation activities that balance the need to minimise environmental impact of recreational activities with appropriate activities and opportunities

applies contingency management techniques to deal with concerns over the degree of impact following recreational activities

adopts and models a responsible attitude towards the natural environment throughout activities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure planning for minimal impact of outdoor activities by implementing environmental management strategies appropriate to local environments on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

an outdoor environment or site with access to land management personnel stakeholders and participants

documentation such as organisational minimal environmental impact procedures and practices and relevant environmental protection legislation

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

direct observation of the candidates ability to implement minimal environmental practices while planning for an outdoor activity

oral and written questioning to assess knowledge of key environmental management practices to minimise activity impact appropriate to the locality or site of the outdoor activity

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing evidence of the candidates planning and implementation of minimal environmental impact practices during an outdoor activity

a portfolio of evidence of minimal impact plans for specific activities and settings

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

SISOODRA Plan outdoor recreation activities

SISOODR302A Plan outdoor recreation activities.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Ecological systems may include:

marine

flora

fauna

wetlands

community

biosphere

cycles

food chains.

Human impact may include:

introduced species

loss of habitat

removal of species

pollution

physical damage

alteration to the environment

noise

conflicts with other recreational users

damage to cultural heritage

crowding.

Authorities may include:

cultural custodians

local, state or federal government agencies.

Stakeholders may include:

authorities

landowners and or custodians

relevant state and local government bodies

land managers.

Parameters of use may include:

times and duration

number of users at any one time

type of activities permitted

restricted access.

Management strategies may include:

dispersal of use

concentration of use

site hardening or shielding

zoning

size limitations

noise restrictions

speed restrictions

Characteristics of the setting may include:

biological

social

managerial

access regulations.

Minimal impact practices may include:

avoidance of sensitive areas

appropriate site and route selection

limited party size

removal of rubbish

appropriate sanitation practices

use of fuel stoves

use of low impact equipment

keeping to marked tracks or routes

appropriate washing procedures

respect and protection of heritage and cultural sites

campfire management and rehabilitation.

Impact on the natural environment may include:

soil

plants

water

geology

wildlife.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations

marine regulations.

Organisational minimal impact policies and procedures may include:

restricting access

limiting group size

seasonal restrictions

use of permits

protocols for consulting stakeholders

codes of Ethics and Conduct

heritage and cultural site protocols and guidelines.

Minimal impact plan may include:

activity aims to achieve minimal impact

management strategies to achieve minimal impact.

Resource management principles may include:

economic

environmental

social.

Unique aspects may include:

caves

archaeological, heritage and cultural sites

local traditions

protected areas

delicate or fragile formations and strata

flora and fauna with restricted distribution.

Techniques may include:

identifying the extent or spatial scale of the impact

identifying intensity or severity of the impact

identifying duration of the impact

gauging stakeholder feedback or concerns.