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

SITTPPD009 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop environmentally sustainable tourism operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency SITTPPD009 - Develop environmentally sustainable tourism operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan strategically for environmentally sustainable operations. This is subject to a range of regulatory requirements that relate to environmental sustainability at land management agency and federal, state or territory, and local government level. It requires the ability to establish and operate a sustainable operation and to monitor its environmental impact.The unit applies to those in the tourism industry with managerial responsibilities in strategic planning and product development. Planning may be for a whole region or local area or for a particular venue, organisation, event or product. The unit applies to any operation with a strong focus on environmental sustainability.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must be demonstrated in a destination, location, organisation or event for which an environmentally sustainable operation can be established. This can be:

an industry workplace

a simulated industry environment set up for the purposes of assessment.

Assessment must ensure access to:

current information about environmental practices:

legislation

guidelines

industry codes of practice

current information and communications technology to support the research and planning process

stakeholders with whom consultations can take place, these can be:

consumer representatives

host community

investors

government authorities

land management agencies

suppliers of environmentally-friendly products; or

individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors; and:

have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Planning and Product Development
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: 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.
       
Element: 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.
       
Element: 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.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan for environmental sustainability.

1.1.Make environmental sustainability an integral part of product planning processes.

1.2.Conduct evaluations prior to any decision to establish operation.

1.3.Consult stakeholders and incorporate their views into planning process.

1.4.Investigate methods of managing impact.

1.5.Develop strategies that provide social and economic returns to communities.

1.6.Proactively seek opportunities for new, innovative and more sustainable approaches to conducting operations.

1.7.Develop strategies that balance environmental sustainability and economic viability.

2. Implement environmentally sustainable operations.

2.1.Establish and integrate best practice environmental standards to limit negative environmental impacts.

2.2.Evaluate and use technologies for environmental best practice.

2.3.Develop environmentally-friendly codes of practice for the operation and for customer use.

2.4.Conduct operations according to environmentally sustainable practices, guidelines and legal requirements.

2.5.Promote environmental awareness among stakeholders.

3. Evaluate environmental impact.

3.1.Monitor and assess environmental impacts as part of regular management reviews.

3.2.Monitor compliance with codes of practice and legislative requirements.

3.3.Initiate follow-up action based on assessment of environmental impact and compliance.

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.

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.

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan for environmental sustainability.

1.1.Make environmental sustainability an integral part of product planning processes.

1.2.Conduct evaluations prior to any decision to establish operation.

1.3.Consult stakeholders and incorporate their views into planning process.

1.4.Investigate methods of managing impact.

1.5.Develop strategies that provide social and economic returns to communities.

1.6.Proactively seek opportunities for new, innovative and more sustainable approaches to conducting operations.

1.7.Develop strategies that balance environmental sustainability and economic viability.

2. Implement environmentally sustainable operations.

2.1.Establish and integrate best practice environmental standards to limit negative environmental impacts.

2.2.Evaluate and use technologies for environmental best practice.

2.3.Develop environmentally-friendly codes of practice for the operation and for customer use.

2.4.Conduct operations according to environmentally sustainable practices, guidelines and legal requirements.

2.5.Promote environmental awareness among stakeholders.

3. Evaluate environmental impact.

3.1.Monitor and assess environmental impacts as part of regular management reviews.

3.2.Monitor compliance with codes of practice and legislative requirements.

3.3.Initiate follow-up action based on assessment of environmental impact and compliance.

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
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. 
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. 
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. 

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