Required skills

research skills to identify interpret and sort relevant information

communication skills including active listening and questioning to obtain information and to provide a verbal summary of information

literacy skills to read and comprehend the content of plain English information documents about legal issues industry accreditation and registration schemes working with children checks and codes of conduct or behaviour

writing skills to note take summarise and record information in basic documents such as information sheets portfolios and files

Required knowledge

sources of general information on the sport fitness and recreation industry

structure of the sport fitness and recreation industry the functions key characteristics and interrelationships of the different sectors of the industry including the roles of the following sectors

community recreation

fitness

sport

outdoor recreation

the existence and primary functions of the sectorspecific industry associations and associated industry accreditation and registration schemes

the existence and primary functions of local regional state and national bodies and their roles

the existence and primary functions of trade unions in the industry

the existence and key characteristics of codes of conduct or ethics in the sport fitness and recreation industry the impacts of compliance and noncompliance and the roles and responsibilities of individual workers in these quality assurance processes

the existence and basic aspects of state territory and local council laws that impact on sport fitness and recreation organisations and actions that must be adhered to by sport fitness and recreation organisations in particular laws that cover

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO

antidiscrimination

work health and safety and 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

current and emerging technology used in the sport fitness and recreation industry

principles of a clientfocused approach and philosophies and principles of community development to enable the application of inclusive practices

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 ability to

source initial and updated information on the sport fitness and recreation industry and apply this knowledge of industry to the performance of own work role

comprehend general knowledge of the sport fitness and recreation industry including main roles functions and interrelationships of different sectors with a more detailed knowledge of issues that relate to a specific sector

identify the key environmental community legal and ethical issues for the sport fitness and recreation industry

identify peak industry bodies and their role in registration and accreditation and the requirements for work in chosen sector

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must also ensure access to

communication technology information programs and publications to facilitate the processes involved in sourcing industry information

information sources in order to conduct research and collect sufficient information

industry association membership information codes of conduct and registration and accreditation schemes information

plain English documents that describe key sport fitness and recreation and general workplace 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

projects to research differing aspects of the sport fitness and recreation industry and delivery of the sourced information in a brief written or oral presentation

case studies and problemsolving exercises to assess application of knowledge to different situations and contexts

written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of different sectors of the sport fitness and recreation industry and their interrelationships the key content of legislation and industry codes of conduct

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISXWHS Follow work health and safety policies

Sources of information may include:

Industry information may include:

Economic and social significance may include:

Ethical practice may include:

Community development philosophies and principles may include:

Technologies may relate to: