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Evidence Guide: SITTPPD403 - Coordinate and operate sustainable tourism activities

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SITTPPD403 - Coordinate and operate sustainable tourism activities

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

Organise sustainable activities.

  1. Develop experiences that combine education and interpretation.
  2. Ensure positive sustainable outcomes for local communities and environments.
  3. Consult with colleagues and other stakeholders about issues of responsibility for environmental and social sustainability.
  4. Develop procedures according to relevant codes of practice.
Develop experiences that combine education and interpretation.

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Ensure positive sustainable outcomes for local communities and environments.

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Consult with colleagues and other stakeholders about issues of responsibility for environmental and social sustainability.

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Develop procedures according to relevant codes of practice.

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Conduct activities with minimal impact.

  1. Select and use minimal impact techniques and procedures appropriate to the area.
  2. Advise customers about acceptable behaviour prior to entering area.
  3. Provide a role model for customers and colleagues.
  4. Address unacceptable customer behaviour.
Select and use minimal impact techniques and procedures appropriate to the area.

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Advise customers about acceptable behaviour prior to entering area.

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Provide a role model for customers and colleagues.

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Address unacceptable customer behaviour.

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Monitor impact and changes.

  1. Monitor and record changes in the natural environment using appropriate technology.
  2. Collect environmental information on behalf of environmental and social agencies as required.
  3. Advise appropriate authorities of environmental and social change promptly.
Monitor and record changes in the natural environment using appropriate technology.

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Collect environmental information on behalf of environmental and social agencies as required.

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Advise appropriate authorities of environmental and social change promptly.

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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 ability to:

organise and operate tourism activities in multiple environments with minimal negative environmental and social impact

demonstrate knowledge of global environmental issues, including those specific to tourism and in particular operating environments

demonstrate knowledge of minimal impact practices.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure use of:

an environmentally sensitive location in which activities can be conducted

real or simulated tourism activities

current information about environmental practices, such as legislation, guidelines and industry codes of practice.

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 individual conducting a tour or activity in an environmentally sensitive area

review of tour planning and operational activities undertaken by the individual

use of case studies to assess ability to apply appropriate minimal impact approaches to different environments

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of environmental and social impact of tourism, local environmental issues, minimal impact techniques and regulatory requirements

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.

Guidance information for assessment

The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:

SITTGDE303 Lead tour groups

SITTGDE304 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities

SITTPPD402 Develop interpretive activities.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

consult with colleagues and stakeholders on issues of environmental and social responsibility

inform customers of their minimal impact responsibilities

critical thinking skills to evaluate potential environmental and social impacts and make appropriate responses in organising activities

literacy skills to read and interpret sometimes complex materials describing environmental regulatory requirements and guidelines

numeracy skills to make simple calculations and take simple measurements

problem-solving skills to identify and respond to situations where minimal impact procedures may be breached.

Required knowledge

global environmental issues, in particular a layperson understanding of the science associated with:

climate change

energy

land management

waste and consumption

water

environmental and social impacts of tourism in relation to global environmental issues in particular sites and communities

practical sustainability considerations for tourism operations, including those related to:

environmentally or culturally sensitive areas and associated minimal impact practices

handling and disposal of waste, including human waste

industry codes of practice

use of water sources

laws, regulations and land management requirements and guidelines, including:

need for permits in national parks or on land under control of traditional owners

restrictions on camp site operations and use of open fires

minimal impact techniques and procedures in relation to:

activity-specific guidelines

energy use

group size

interaction with wildlife

local customs and courtesies

noise

setting of camps

souveniring

use of tracks

waste disposal

biophysical and sociocultural elements in an environment and the relationship between them

information collection techniques for monitoring environmental and social impact, including what is observed and measured and how specific data is recorded.

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.

Issues of responsibility for environmental and social sustainabilitymay relate to:

negative environmental impacts:

disturbance of flora and fauna

introduction of exotic and feral species

physical damage

pollution

visual impacts

negative social impacts:

trivialisation of culture

positive environmental impacts:

visitor education

improvement of sites already impacted

opportunities for conservation and protection

positive social impacts:

economic benefits to local community

employment

greater understanding between host and visitor cultures

improved local facilities

visitor education.

Minimal impact techniques and procedures may include:

education

restricting or limiting access

site hardening

staged authenticity

technological solutions.

Changes in the natural environmentmay include:

breeding events

changes to fauna

changes to flora

erosion

species sighting.

Ways tocollect environmental informationmay involve:

basic measurements:

estimating percentage cover and water

temperature

weather conditions

logbooks

photography

sighting forms.