Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SISOODR302A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan outdoor recreation activities

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOODR302A - Plan outdoor recreation activities
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to independently plan team outdoor activities for an environment where extreme environmental conditions are not likely to occur. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to plan outdoor recreation activities that take into account participant needs, logistical and resourcing requirements in order to plan safe outdoor activities.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This is unit applies to those working in an outdoor recreation environment. This may include those working under supervision as logistics coordinators who may be responsible for coordinating activities in or out of the field with a focus on planning and directing rather than actively leading activities. This may include outdoor recreation leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups; not-for-profit organisations or government agencies.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify participant needs and expectations.
  • Consult with participants to determine session's aims and objectives and activity preferences.
  • Identify any special requirements according to participants needs.
  • Advise participants of any reasons why they should not participate in the activities.
  • Recommend participants seek external assistance where appropriate.
       
Element: Prepare a plan for an outdoor activity.
  • Identify a range of information sources and gather relevant information to plan an outdoor activity according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Identify equipment and resources appropriate for the activity according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Consult with colleagues to identify activity objectives.
  • Design an activity plan to meet the identified needs and abilities of participants according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Seek agreement on the plan from colleagues, participants and organisations as required.
  • Complete appropriate documentation.
       
Element: Coordinate and allocate activity resources.
  • Evaluate the suitability of sites or locations and select according to activity objectives and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Confirm selection of sites or location with colleagues and participants.
  • Identify and check availability of equipment appropriate for the activity and participants needs and abilities according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Organise and confirm availability of appropriate resource requirements for the activity in consultation with appropriate staff, support personnel, organisations and participants.
       
Element: Identify and document contingency plans.
  • Identify potential non-routine situations that may arise during the activity.
  • Identify current equipment and resources that can be improvised to address non-routine situations.
  • Identify means to acquire new or additional resources if required.
  • Modify the activity plan, as required, to accommodate the use of improvised equipment or circumstances.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

carries out logistical and operational aspects of planning tasks responsibly and safely using a participant centred approach

plans outdoor recreation activities safely and in a manner that meets the needs and views of a range of participants and complies with relevant legislative and organisational requirements

applies contingency management techniques to anticipate a range of problems and issues that may arise during an outdoor recreation activity

coordinates and allocates activity resources to optimise their availability and use by participants.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure application of planning skills to plan outdoor recreation activities on multiple occasions that take into account participant needs, logistical and resource requirements on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a range of participants, outdoor locations and colleagues

equipment, resources and information to plan outdoor recreation activities

documentation such as activity plans.

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 planning and resourcing of an outdoor recreation activity including the development of an activity plan

observation of planning for contingencies to deal with non-routine situations that may arise during the activity

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of activity skills in relation to activity objectives

portfolio containing evidence of activity plans and documentation

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the candidate.

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

Activity specialisations.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

consult with participants and elicit information to determine appropriate outdoor activities to meet participant needs

source, interpret and confirm information to inform planning

seek feedback on the plan from participants and colleagues

problem-solving skills to:

plan an outdoor activity according to participant's needs, abilities and risk factors

develop contingency plans to deal with changing situations

planning and organising skills to source and coordinate resources and equipment necessary for planned outdoor activities

language and literacy skills to produce and document a plan for an outdoor activity.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policy and procedures to enable safe conduct of the activity and the safe use of equipment and materials

philosophies and principles of community development to enable inclusive practices

reasons for individual participation in an outdoor activity to ensure this information is included in planning to meet participants needs

risk analysis processes to enable evaluation and response to potential risks and possible impact of planned outdoor activities

activity-specific knowledge of identified outdoor activity to enable planning that maximises benefits to participants

factors affecting the selection of equipment used in outdoor activities to ensure appropriate use of equipment for specific outdoor activities.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Participants may include:

experienced

inexperienced

adults

children.

Session's aims and objectives may include:

developing outdoor recreation skills

education

development

therapy

fitness targets

recreation.

Special requirements may include:

age

medical condition

physical condition.

Information sources may include:

individuals

organisations

participants

recorded information

parents.

Relevant information may include:

season

activity location

length of activity

time of day

weather conditions

numbers, ages and gender of participants

staff, physical and financial resources.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

staff selection

collection and use of information

privacy

time constraints and scheduling requirements

budget allocation

hire of equipment

environmental impact

transport arrangements.

Equipment may include:

outdoor equipment

personal equipment

safety equipment

group equipment

communication equipment.

Resources may include:

physical

human

financial

transport and related logistical requirements.

Activity plan may include:

length of activity

participant size and ability

condition of terrain, activity location or medium

equipment and resources

characteristics of group members

supervision requirements

budget

activity constraints

strategies for minimal environmental impact.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations

marine regulations.

Documentation may include:

activity plans

permit forms.

Resource requirements may include:

food

water

clothing.

Non-routine situations may include:

lost or damaged equipment

unseasonal weather conditions

injuries

emergencies

communication breakdowns

phobias and panic in other group members.

Improvised equipment may include:

repaired equipment

protective clothing

shelters

first aid resources

emergency response resources.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Consult with participants to determine session's aims and objectives and activity preferences. 
Identify any special requirements according to participants needs. 
Advise participants of any reasons why they should not participate in the activities. 
Recommend participants seek external assistance where appropriate. 
Identify a range of information sources and gather relevant information to plan an outdoor activity according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify equipment and resources appropriate for the activity according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Consult with colleagues to identify activity objectives. 
Design an activity plan to meet the identified needs and abilities of participants according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Seek agreement on the plan from colleagues, participants and organisations as required. 
Complete appropriate documentation. 
Evaluate the suitability of sites or locations and select according to activity objectives and organisational policies and procedures. 
Confirm selection of sites or location with colleagues and participants. 
Identify and check availability of equipment appropriate for the activity and participants needs and abilities according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Organise and confirm availability of appropriate resource requirements for the activity in consultation with appropriate staff, support personnel, organisations and participants. 
Identify potential non-routine situations that may arise during the activity. 
Identify current equipment and resources that can be improvised to address non-routine situations. 
Identify means to acquire new or additional resources if required. 
Modify the activity plan, as required, to accommodate the use of improvised equipment or circumstances. 

Forms

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