Required skills

communication skills to

liaise with all key stakeholders involved in the tour to identify their needs

convey tour information and responsibilities to athletes

confirm tour arrangements with the competition manager

planning and organising skills to

make and confirm logistical arrangements for the tour

develop a tour itinerary

manage the touring group according to the itinerary

literacy skills to

collect clarify and record information

maintain required documentation relating to the tour

numeracy skills to develop and monitor a tour budget to enable adequate funding of the tour

problemsolving skills to

identify potential risks and develop courses of action to respond to these risks

conduct an evaluation and make recommendations for improvements

technology skills to access information online to plan an itinerary

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe and compliant conduct of tours

hazards associated with specific tour activities and locations to enable effective risk treatment options to be identified for the tour

information about the touring area to enable the organisation of appropriate resources and access to appropriate information for touring party members

principles and techniques for effective group management to enable positive interaction and cohesiveness amongst the touring party

techniques and methodologies used to conduct evaluations

roles and responsibilities of touring party members such as requirements of sponsors public relations media liaison and attendance at official functions

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

interacts and liaises with relevant stakeholders according to roles and responsibilities to plan conduct and evaluate international tours for athletes to achieve organisational objectives within organisational policies and procedures and timeframes and facilitates a professional and effective working relationship with touring party members

uses effective communication techniques to collect and document athlete information and international tour requirements convey relevant information to all touring party members and to manage the touring group within identified budgetary constraints

applies a continuous improvement approach to evaluate tour outcomes and recommend potential improvements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure planning coordination and evaluation of an international tour for a group of athletes that is relevant to the candidates current or intended work environment and is of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a group or team of athletes

a real or simulated touring budget

a competition manager

logistical resources and equipment

organisational policies and procedures related to organising international tours

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 interaction with touring stakeholders to plan conduct and evaluate an international tour for athletes

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the travel requirements of international tours

portfolio containing evidence of documentation and reports relating to the planning and conduct of international tours

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

SISXRSKA Undertake risk analysis of activities

SISXRSK301A Undertake risk analysis of activities.

Documentation may include:

Needs of key tour stakeholders may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Resource and logistical travel requirements may include:

Athlete information may include:

Relevant tour personnel may include:

Budget may include:

Itinerary may include:

Risks may include:

Local liaison persons or organisations may include:

Orientation to the training area may include:

Strategies for effective group management may include:

Evaluation criteria may include:

Evaluation methods may include: