Required skills

language and literacy skills to

research and access appropriate legislation and information regarding the zoning and planning bylaws that apply to specified natural resource areas

read and analyse information about environmental management practices organisational policies and procedures in relation to environmental management requirements

develop a resource management plan for relevant activities

interpret and apply information arising from review processes

communication skills to

liaise with natural resource managers and other caretakers to assess potential impacts of outdoor recreation activities on natural resource areas

consult with outdoor recreation users to identify expectations

problemsolving skills to

develop sustainable solutions to potential environmental impacts as identified in the planning process

assess evidence of change in the nature of a particular setting due to outdoor recreation impacts

apply modifications to planning for improvements to future activities

Required knowledge

land management practices and strategies to minimise environmental impact

legislation that impacts on the management of specific natural resources

organisational policies and procedures to consult all relevant stakeholders to develop implement and evaluate strategies to manage natural resources

methods and instruments for monitoring impact and usage employed by natural resource managers such as

written or visual surveys

photographic surveys

soil and leaf litter surveys

water quality monitoring

feedback from clients

usage data from permits

the interrelationship between the natural resource natural resource managers stakeholders and the public within the legislative context of relevant state or territory resource tenure to inform the development of an effective resource management plan

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 and designs outdoor recreation activities which incorporate natural resource management plans for the natural resource areas

monitors the effect of the outdoor activities on the natural resource areas and makes adjustments to the activities where necessary

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure management of natural resources during specific outdoor activities on multiples occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

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

an outdoor environment or site appropriate to outdoor recreation activities in own work environment

relevant personnel

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

a portfolio containing natural resource management plans for a natural resource area where specific outdoor recreation activities will be conducted

thirdparty reports from a supervisor or manager detailing evidence of the candidates implementation of management strategies to ensure impacts on natural resources are minimised during an outdoor activity

written and or oral questioning to assess knowledge of key legislation which impacts on the management of natural resources

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

SISXRESA Achieve sustainable land management

SISXRES505A Achieve sustainable land management

Outdoor recreation users may include:

Key aspects may include:

Outdoor recreation activity may include:

Natural resource areas may include:

Classifications of natural resource areas may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Management issues may include:

Natural resource managers may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include

Impacts may include:

Key ecological concepts may include:

Natural resource management strategies may include: