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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan for environmental sustainability.
   • Make environmental sustainability an integral part of product planning processes.
   • Conduct evaluations prior to any decision to establish operation.
   • Consult stakeholders and incorporate their views into planning process.
   • Investigate methods of managing impact.
   • Develop strategies that provide social and economic returns to communities.
   • Proactively seek opportunities for new, innovative and more sustainable approaches to conducting operations.
   • Develop strategies that balance environmental sustainability and economic viability.
2. Implement environmentally sustainable operations.
   • Establish and integrate best practice environmental standards to limit negative environmental impacts.
   • Evaluate and use technologies for environmental best practice.
   • Develop environmentally-friendly codes of practice for the operation and for customer use.
   • Conduct operations according to environmentally sustainable practices, guidelines and legal requirements.
   • Promote environmental awareness among stakeholders.
3. Evaluate environmental impact.
   • Monitor and assess environmental impacts as part of regular management reviews.
   • Monitor compliance with codes of practice and legislative requirements.
   • Initiate follow-up action based on assessment of environmental impact and compliance.

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:

develop a plan for a tourism operation that supports environmental sustainability and provides evidence of:

analysis of key environmental issues

consultation with key stakeholders

evaluation of proposed operation

development of strategies and operational approaches that maximise positive impacts

integration of current legislation, regulations and industry codes

implement the above plan, complying with environmentally sustainable practices, guidelines and legal requirements

monitor and evaluate the environmental impact of the above tourism operation through:

community consultation and involvement

internal and external education programs

implementing sustainable operational initiatives:

regularly reviewing optimal group sizes

scheduling for optimal weather conditions and seasons

selecting most appropriate equipment and transport modes.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

current research trends in the area of ecologically sustainable operations

current and emerging issues and trends relevant to above operation and the environment

global environmental issues, in particular a layperson’s understanding of the science associated with:

climate change

energy

land management

waste and consumption

water

relevance of particular environmental issues to the area or region of work and the specific features and vulnerabilities of the local environment

methods of environmental evaluation:

environmental impact study (EIS)

evaluation of organisational capacity to comply with:

environmental and community protection laws

industry and ecotourism codes of practice

social sustainability

site studies

consultation and communication mechanisms used by organisations in the product development process:

features

nature

objectives and outcomes

scope

time parameters

strategic frameworks and operational systems and procedures that support environmentally sustainable operations:

customers

equipment and supplies

staff

ways of balancing ecological sustainability and the economic viability of an operation

potential negative environmental impacts:

disturbance of flora and fauna

introduction of exotic and feral species

physical damage

pollution

visual impacts

waste issues

laws, regulations and land management requirements and guidelines:

need for permits in national parks or on land under control of traditional owners

restrictions on operations in relevant areas.

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