Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to organise the final operational logistics for any type of outdoor recreation activity before departure. It requires the ability to evaluate the predetermined activity plan, which might be self-developed or developed by others, and to adjust this according to current conditions. It involves the final selection and packing of equipment.
This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.
It applies to individuals who work independently or with limited guidance from others in operational or coordination roles. This includes logistics coordinators and leaders, guides or instructors, who will be responsible for delivering the activity.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCECRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Confirm operational details for activity. | 1.1. Identify, from activity plans, characteristics and abilities of and special requirements for participants. 1.2. Interpret plans and risk assessments for activity and confirm suitability. 1.3. Access and interpret current weather and environmental information to ascertain impacts on activity plans. 1.4. Confirm receipt of, and conditions that apply to, any required permits and permissions from land management authorities, owners or custodians. 1.5. Make adjustments to location and activity, as required, within scope of responsibility or refer for authorisation. 1.6. Inform relevant personnel of locations, routes and anticipated timings before departure. |
2. Prepare and pack equipment for activities. | 2.1. Select, as required, first aid, rescue, navigation and communication equipment suitable for destinations and according to activity plans. 2.2. Select activity equipment according to activity plans and known participant characteristics. 2.3. Adjust selection according to current operational conditions. 2.4. Complete pre-departure safety and serviceability checks on equipment. 2.5. Pack equipment according to route terrain, access requirements during activity, and to ensure load balance. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. | |
SKILLS | DESCRIPTION |
Reading skills to: | interpret factual operational information in familiar formats interpret sometimes unfamiliar and potentially complex information about participant characteristics, land management requirements and risk assessments. |
Writing skills to: | use fundamental sentence structure to complete pre-departure safety and serviceability forms that require factual information. |
Numeracy skills to: | calculate and load correct quantities of equipment and resources. |
Teamwork skills to: | pro-actively and cooperatively work within teams of leaders, support staff and base operational staff to finalise activity logistics. |
Planning and organising skills to: | follow a logical selection, loading and checking process. |
Sectors
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
Planning