Plan for minimal environmental impact

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SROOPS002B, 'Plan for minimal environmental impact'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan for minimal environmental impact' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

1 Identify the interrelationships occurring within a natural environment

1.1

Identify key ecological concepts and their relationships within natural ecosystems

1.2

Determine natural processes and interrelationships occurring within natural environments

1.3

Identify the manner in which interrelationships between natural processes can be affected

2

2 Identify sources of environmental impact

2.1

Determine human impact through recreational activities on natural processes and interrelationships

2.2

Determine aspects unique to a specific environment

2.3

Identify sensitive areas after consultation with appropriate authorities

2.4

Source information on the types of environmental impact likely to occur during specific outdoor activities in specific locations

2.5

Determine uses for land and water resources

3

Identify sources of social impact

3.1

Identify other uses of a particular site/location and discuss possible implications for outdoor recreation and the resources

3.2

Assess whether particular settings offer appropriate recreation opportunities by examining the nature of the activities and matching this with the characteristics of the settings

3.3

Source information on the types of social impacts likely to occur during specific outdoor activities in specific locations

4

4 Plan for minimal impact

4.1

Identify current managementstrategies implemented by resource managers for environmental asset management

4.2

Source appropriate information from authorities , landowners and/or custodians in order to identify the parameters of use

4.3

Demonstrate compliance with resource management principles and policies when planning the activity location/site

4.4

Demonstrateconsideration of suitability and appropriate use of a specific recreation setting for the proposed outdoor recreation activity

5

Implement methods to minimise impact

5.1

Plan and conduct activities in a manner which minimises environmental impact

5.2

Comply with policies and management plans relevant to the activity area

5.3

Develop activity aimsin orderto achieve minimal impact

5.4

Communicate unique aspects of a setting and specific impacts likely to occur during an activity to other participants in the activity

5.5

Adoptand modela positive and caring attitude towards the natural environment throughout activities

5.6

Demonstrate cooperation and consideration towards other users in settings where multiple use occurs

6

6 Monitor and review minimal impact practices

6.1

Identify basic techniques to determine the nature and degree of impact

6.2

Evaluate the effectiveness of personal minimal impact practices using basic techniques

6.3

Modify impact reduction strategies, where necessary, after evaluation