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

SISOOPS201A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Minimise environmental impact

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOOPS201A - Minimise environmental impact
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement minimal environmental impact practices while participating in and assisting in outdoor recreation activities under supervision.No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those who work as assistants under direct supervision in a range of roles and settings across the outdoor recreation sector.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: Determine the environmental impacts of outdoor recreation activities.
  • Identify the impacts caused by participation in specific outdoor recreation activities.
  • Determine the possible causes of these impacts.
  • Identify the consequences of the impact on the environment.
  • Source and analyse information on key organisational practices and procedures used to reduce the environmental impact.
       
Element: Adopt minimal impact practices.
  • Follow instructions of relevant personnel to apply minimal impact environmental practices and procedures during outdoor activities.
  • Use equipment in a manner that reduces impact on the natural environment.
  • Demonstrate appropriate behaviour toward the environment when interacting with staff and participants.
  • Utilise heritage or cultural sites according to relevant legislation and or directions from relevant personnel.
  • Report inappropriate environmental practices to relevant personnel.
       


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:

utilises environmental resources responsibly and with minimal impact to participate in outdoor recreation activities

complies with general legislation, land managers requirements, industry codes and activity specific codes of practice to minimise environmental impact

applies contingency management techniques to deal with problems in implementing minimal environmental impact practices.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure implementation of minimal impact practices relevant to specific activities, sites and or locations while participating in outdoor recreation activities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance, on multiple occasions.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

an outdoor environment or site to participate in outdoor activity

relevant personnel

documentation such as organisational minimal environmental impact procedures and practices and relevant environmental protection 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:

direct observation of the candidate's ability to implement minimal environmental practices while participating in and assisting in an outdoor activity

written and oral questioning to assess knowledge of key environmental practices and procedures to minimise activity impact appropriate to the locality or site of the outdoor activity

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing evidence of the candidate's implementation of minimal environmental impact practices during an outdoor activity.

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

SISOODR201A Assist in conducting outdoor recreation sessions

Activity specialisations.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to:

follow instructions to implement minimal environmental impact practices in outdoor activities

report inappropriate practices

literacy skills to read and interpret organisational procedures to reduce environmental impact

problem-solving skills to:

anticipate the consequences of outdoor recreation activities on the environment

implement strategies to reduce the potential impact.

Required knowledge

legislation and codes relating to environmental protection and cultural and heritage protection for the activity area and location to enable outdoor recreation activities to be undertaken responsibly

area restrictions and resource management requirements to enable compliance during outdoor recreation activities

basic ecological principles and interrelationships to enable understanding of potential causes and consequences of environmental impact

organisational procedures for minimal environmental impact practices relevant to specific activities, sites or locations.

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.

Impacts may include:

pollution

vegetation tramping and breakage

breakage and dislodgment of rock and other formations

compaction of soil and other deposits

disturbance or removal of fauna

introduction of new flora and fauna

chemical alteration of environments

damage to, or inappropriate behaviour in, cultural sites

graffiti

reduction in decomposing timber

campfire scars

noise.

Causes may include:

development of facilities and signs

increased use.

Organisational practices and procedures may include:

restricting access

limiting group size

seasonal restrictions

use of permits

codes of ethics and conduct

heritage and cultural site protocols and guidelines.

Relevant personnel may include:

supervisors

resource managers

peak activity groups

custodians.

Minimal impact environmental practices may include:

avoidance of sensitive areas

site and route selection

limited party size

removal of rubbish

appropriate sanitation practices

use of fuel stoves

use of low impact equipment

keeping to marked tracks or routes

appropriate washing procedures

respect and protection of heritage and cultural sites

campfire management and rehabilitation.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations

marine regulations.

Inappropriate environmental practices may include:

trampling over sensitive areas

leaving rubbish behind

accessing out of bounds areas

disturbing cultural sites.

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
Identify the impacts caused by participation in specific outdoor recreation activities. 
Determine the possible causes of these impacts. 
Identify the consequences of the impact on the environment. 
Source and analyse information on key organisational practices and procedures used to reduce the environmental impact. 
Follow instructions of relevant personnel to apply minimal impact environmental practices and procedures during outdoor activities. 
Use equipment in a manner that reduces impact on the natural environment. 
Demonstrate appropriate behaviour toward the environment when interacting with staff and participants. 
Utilise heritage or cultural sites according to relevant legislation and or directions from relevant personnel. 
Report inappropriate environmental practices to relevant personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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