Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm operational details for activity.
- Identify, from activity plans, characteristics and abilities of and special requirements for participants.
- Interpret plans and risk assessments for activity and confirm suitability.
- Access and interpret current weather and environmental information to ascertain impacts on activity plans.
- Confirm receipt of, and conditions that apply to, any required permits and permissions from land management authorities, owners or custodians.
- Make adjustments to location and activity, as required, within scope of responsibility or refer for authorisation.
- Inform relevant personnel of locations, routes and anticipated timings before departure.
- Prepare and pack equipment for activities.
- Select, as required, first aid, rescue, navigation and communication equipment suitable for destinations and according to activity plans.
- Select activity equipment according to activity plans and known participant characteristics.
- Adjust selection according to current operational conditions.
- Complete pre-departure safety and serviceability checks on equipment.
- Pack equipment according to route terrain, access requirements during activity, and to ensure load balance.