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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Update and apply structural and operational knowledge.
   • Identify credible sources of information.
   • Access and interpret specific and relevant industry information.
   • Identify the economic and social significance of the relevant industry and its impact on individuals and the community.
   • Identify the role of volunteers.
   • Use industry information in day-to-day work activities.
2. Update and apply legal and ethical information.
   • Source information on legal issues that impact own work role.
   • Conduct work tasks according to legal obligations and industry standards of ethical practice.
   • Conduct work tasks using a client focused approach, according to community development philosophies and principles.
3. Update and apply information on technology.
   • Source and access information on current and emerging technologies.
   • Identify the potential effects of different technologies.
   • Use knowledge of current and emerging technology in day-to-day work activities.
4. Update and apply knowledge.
   • Identify and use a range of opportunities to update industry knowledge.
   • Share updated information with colleagues and incorporate into day-to-day work activities.
5. Update and apply structural and operational knowledge.
   • Identify credible sources of information.
   • Access and interpret specific and relevant industry information.
   • Identify the economic and social significance of the relevant industry and its impact on individuals and the community.
   • Identify the role of volunteers.
   • Use industry information in day-to-day work activities.
6. Update and apply legal and ethical information.
   • Source information on legal issues that impact own work role.
   • Conduct work tasks according to legal obligations and industry standards of ethical practice.
   • Conduct work tasks using a client focused approach, according to community development philosophies and principles.
7. Update and apply information on technology.
   • Source and access information on current and emerging technologies.
   • Identify the potential effects of different technologies.
   • Use knowledge of current and emerging technology in day-to-day work activities.
8. Update and apply knowledge.
   • Identify and use a range of opportunities to update industry knowledge.
   • Share updated information with colleagues and incorporate into day-to-day work activities.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

participate in at least four of the following opportunities to update current and emerging information relevant to own industry:

discussions with experienced industry personnel

membership of professional industry associations or unions

networking with colleagues and suppliers

participating in industry:

accreditation schemes

industry seminars

training courses

suggest three new or improved workplace practices based on information obtained from the above sources.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

sources of information on the sport, fitness and recreation industry

structure of the sport, fitness and recreation industry and its different sectors including their:

key characteristics

main functions

business relationships between different sectors

roles and general responsibilities for different jobs in the industry

key characteristics and main functions of allied and related industries

primary functions of:

major crossindustry and sectorspecific industry associations especially those with which the business has a relationship

trade unions in the industry

basic aspects of ethical issues specifically relevant to the sport, fitness and recreation industry

basic aspects of sport, fitness and recreation industry quality assurance processes:

industry accreditation schemes

codes of conduct or ethics

occupational licensing

reasons for participation and impacts of noncompliance

roles and responsibilities of individual staff members when participating in schemes

basic aspects of state, territory and commonwealth laws specifically relevant to the sport, fitness and recreation industry and actions that must be adhered to by organisations:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

anti-discrimination

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

workers compensation

workplace relations

child protection

legal liability and duty of care

volunteers

drugs

environmental protection

local community protection (this would include land ownership, management and access requirements that must be met when delivering services)

consumer protection (this would include refund requirements that must be met by sport, fitness and recreation organisations, terms and conditions of memberships and cancellation fees)

basic aspects of EEO law: rights of employees and responsibilities of employers to make merit-based employment decisions

current and emerging technology used in the sport, fitness and recreation industry: ebusiness and social media

economic, health and social significance of the sport, recreation and fitness industry.

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