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Evidence Guide: SISOOPS201A - Minimise environmental impact

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SISOOPS201A - Minimise environmental impact

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

Determine the environmental impacts of outdoor recreation activities.

  1. Identify the impacts caused by participation in specific outdoor recreation activities.
  2. Determine the possible causes of these impacts.
  3. Identify the consequences of the impact on the environment.
  4. Source and analyse information on key organisational practices and procedures used to reduce the environmental impact.
Identify the impacts caused by participation in specific outdoor recreation activities.

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Determine the possible causes of these impacts.

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Identify the consequences of the impact on the environment.

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Source and analyse information on key organisational practices and procedures used to reduce the environmental impact.

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Adopt minimal impact practices.

  1. Follow instructions of relevant personnel to apply minimal impact environmental practices and procedures during outdoor activities.
  2. Use equipment in a manner that reduces impact on the natural environment.
  3. Demonstrate appropriate behaviour toward the environment when interacting with staff and participants.
  4. Utilise heritage or cultural sites according to relevant legislation and or directions from relevant personnel.
  5. Report inappropriate environmental practices to relevant personnel.
Follow instructions of relevant personnel to apply minimal impact environmental practices and procedures during outdoor activities.

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Use equipment in a manner that reduces impact on the natural environment.

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Demonstrate appropriate behaviour toward the environment when interacting with staff and participants.

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Utilise heritage or cultural sites according to relevant legislation and or directions from relevant personnel.

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Report inappropriate environmental practices to relevant personnel.

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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:

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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.

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.

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.