List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Research specialised information on marine environments for presentation. | 1.1.Identify key sources of specialised information about marine environments. 1.2.Evaluate credibility and reliability of information sources. 1.3.Use formal and informal research techniques to access current and relevant information. 1.4.Determine potential subjects of customer interest and make focus of research activities. |
2. Prepare specialised information on marine environments. | 2.1.Analyse information and develop interpretive themes and messages to meet customer needs. 2.2.Organise information to support ways in which it will be used and presented. |
3. Update knowledge of specialised information on marine environments. | 3.1.Identify and use opportunities to maintain currency of knowledge about specialised topics. 3.2.Proactively seek opportunities to enhance and expand own knowledge base. 3.3.Incorporate updated and expanded knowledge into work activities. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
prepare three different presentations, with each presentation:
using at least four credible and reliable sources of information
demonstrating knowledge of marine environments as listed in the knowledge evidence
using appropriate ecological terminology and concepts
incorporating interpretive themes and messages
organising information in a logical and suitable manner for presentation.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
role of interpretation in creating a powerful customer experience
current interpretive theory, methods and media
sources of information on the local marine environment
key marine environments in the local area:
beach
lagoon estuarine
mangrove
marsh
reef
river estuarine
rock platform
key ecological terminology and concepts:
biodiversity and abundance
biotic and physical factors
carbon cycle
community relations
energy flow
food web
life cycles
nutrient cycle
populations
succession
water cycle
zonation
interrelationships between parts of the ecosystem in a marine context
developmental processes related to the formation of different local marine environments and biogeography
major species of animals and plant life within the local marine environment:
characteristics
commonalities
interactions between species and the environment
nature of species and where it is found
nutrition and life cycles
potentially hazardous marine organisms
roles of individual species within the ecosystem
identification techniques for marine plants and animals
environmental influences that affect the local marine environment
nature of human impact on the local marine environment:
positive impacts
negative impacts:
types of boats and ships and their impact
fishing and its impact
management and catchment management regimes for local marine environments, relevant authorities and codes of practice
Australian Indigenous perspective on the local marine environment
information sources frequently used by guides:
artworks
events
exhibitions
experiences (of self or others)
films
images
internet
music
local experts
traditional owners
performances
presentations
professional associations
printed texts, books, journals, magazines, newspapers
technical information.
Skills must be demonstrated in an operational guiding environment. This can be:
an industry workplace where specialised interpretive content is developed for guiding activities
a simulated activity involving the development of specialised interpretive content for guiding activities.
Assessment must ensure access to:
current sources of information as listed in the knowledge evidence
current interpretive resources
equipment used to source, record and store information:
computer and software
internet
data storage equipment.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors; and:
have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.