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Evidence Guide: SISOODR303A - Guide outdoor recreation sessions

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SISOODR303A - Guide outdoor recreation sessions

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Access the session plan.

  1. Confirm the aim of the session with relevant staff.
  2. Confirm participant needs and special requirements.
  3. Confirm logistical arrangements with relevant staff according to relevant legislation.
  4. Clarify points that are not clear with relevant staff.
  5. Confirm arrangements and resources with appropriate staff, organisations and participants.
  6. Assess and confirm that specific risks are within acceptable limits.
Confirm the aim of the session with relevant staff.

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Confirm participant needs and special requirements.

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Confirm logistical arrangements with relevant staff according to relevant legislation.

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Clarify points that are not clear with relevant staff.

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Confirm arrangements and resources with appropriate staff, organisations and participants.

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Assess and confirm that specific risks are within acceptable limits.

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Prepare participants for the session.

  1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants in consultation with relevant support personnel according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
  2. Communicate instructions and relevant information to participants in a suitable manner.
  3. Check aspects of participants' dress or equipment which may be unsuitable for the session.
  4. Issue equipment and modify and or check condition for use by different participant groups.
Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants in consultation with relevant support personnel according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation.

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Communicate instructions and relevant information to participants in a suitable manner.

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Check aspects of participants' dress or equipment which may be unsuitable for the session.

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Issue equipment and modify and or check condition for use by different participant groups.

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Lead the group and monitor progress.

  1. Provide and reinforce direction and advice to the group during the session.
  2. Demonstrate appropriate and safe techniques according to the proposed session.
  3. Identify and monitor potential hazards during the session and take action as required according to organisational policies and procedures.
  4. Monitor individual participant's performance and safety and provide feedback on techniques and usage of equipment.
  5. Implement appropriate modifications to the session in response to changing conditions.
  6. Encourage feedback and questioning from group members.
  7. Respond to emergency or non routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
Provide and reinforce direction and advice to the group during the session.

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Demonstrate appropriate and safe techniques according to the proposed session.

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Identify and monitor potential hazards during the session and take action as required according to organisational policies and procedures.

Completed
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Monitor individual participant's performance and safety and provide feedback on techniques and usage of equipment.

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Implement appropriate modifications to the session in response to changing conditions.

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Encourage feedback and questioning from group members.

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Respond to emergency or non routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.

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Conclude the session.

  1. Collect and check issued equipment for damage and wear according to organisational policies and procedures.
  2. Provide participants the opportunity to give feedback and identify further needs.
  3. Return the environment or facility to a condition acceptable for future use.
  4. Supervise participants' departure in a manner appropriate to the situation.
Collect and check issued equipment for damage and wear according to organisational policies and procedures.

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Provide participants the opportunity to give feedback and identify further needs.

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Return the environment or facility to a condition acceptable for future use.

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Supervise participants' departure in a manner appropriate to the situation.

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Evaluate the session.

  1. Determine areas and methods of evaluation.
  2. Acknowledge feedback from participants and other staff.
  3. Identify areas where session could be improved and ways of obtaining this improvement.
  4. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.
Determine areas and methods of evaluation.

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Acknowledge feedback from participants and other staff.

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Identify areas where session could be improved and ways of obtaining this improvement.

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Review own performance and identify potential improvements.

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

leads outdoor recreation sessions responsibly, using communication strategies and a participant centred approach to encourage participation and interaction

applies negotiation and contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the session and makes adjustments in response to changing situations

evaluates and reflects on own work performance to identify ways in which session outcomes and benefits to participants can be improved.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the safe guiding of groups in outdoor recreation sessions that reflect the needs of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to:

controlled outdoor environments relevant to local requirements and specific activities

equipment and resources required for the outdoor activity including a suitable outdoor location, support staff and participants

documentation such as activity plans and checklists relating to equipment checks where appropriate.

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 guiding an outdoor activity and interacting with a range of participants, including conveying information for safe participation in the activity and obtaining participant feedback

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions, unavailability of equipment or participant performance

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of factors that may influence participant performance in the outdoor session

evidence of self evaluation of performance

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:

Relevant activity specialisations.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

clarify and confirm arrangements for the session with relevant staff

interact with participants

convey information about the session

seek feedback from participants

problem-solving skills to:

identify problems related to sessions

implement contingencies in response to non-routine situations

planning and organising skills to:

access and implement the session plan

monitor progression of participants

make modifications as required

literacy skills to interpret and seek clarification on session plans

activity-specific skills for identified planned outdoor recreation activities.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe conduct of the outdoor recreation session

potential hazards associated with the session to enable prompt detection and control

techniques and skills appropriate to the session to enable participant needs to be safely met according to their abilities and needs

activity and site-specific Codes of Practice and guidelines to enable the session to be conducted according to these practices and guidelines

conflict resolution strategies for dealing with group and individual situations to enable the group to function cohesively

reasons for participation in an outdoor recreation activity to enable participant goals to be met through the session

risk analysis processes to enable accurate evaluation of the risk of planned outdoor recreation activities

activity-specific knowledge of identified planned outdoor recreation activities to enable these to match participants' capabilities

safe and appropriate dress and equipment for the outdoor recreation session

techniques appropriate to the session or activity to enable minimisation of injury

equipment safety standards to enable safe use of equipment.

Range Statement

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.

Aim may include:

self improvement

fitness targets

lifestyle adjustments

comfort or discomfort levels

social.

Session may include:

a task, game, activity or exercise in which the extent of instruction is minimal

a component of a sequenced program of individual sessions

Special requirements may include:

age

medical condition

physical condition.

Logistical arrangements may include:

site or location

equipment and resources

food requirements

water needs and usage

clothing requirements

access to facilities.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations

marine regulations.

Resources may include:

physical

human

financial

transport and related logistical requirements.

Participants may include:

experienced

inexperienced

adults

children.

Condition may include:

physical

emotional

psychological.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

assessment of participants

privacy

time constraints and scheduling requirements

budget allocation

hire of equipment

environmental impacts

transport arrangements.

Relevant information may include:

logistical details

personal equipment requirements

safety procedures

clothing requirements

common injuries

preventative measures for common injuries

objectives and nature of the trip

rules and codes

responsible behaviour.

Equipment may include:

first aid kit

protective clothing

session-specific participant requirements

equipment required by the session organiser.

Direction and advice may include:

how to negotiate a hazard

working in small groups to complete tasks.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards.

Changing conditions may include:

weather

participant needs

equipment failure.

Non routine situations may include:

lost or damaged equipment

unseasonal weather conditions

injuries

emergencies

communication breakdowns

phobias and panic in other group members.

Areas may include:

original aims and objectives

client satisfaction

suitability and safety of facilities and equipment

content, structure and processes of the activity

personal and group objectives

personal performance.