Required skills

planning and organising skills to

identify opportunities to implement interpretive activities within outdoor activities and programs

determine participants needs activity objectives and themes

access resources and materials

conduct activity within timelines and budget constraints

literacy skills to

research a variety of sources to identify possible themes and messages special or unique features interrelationships of features and interesting or relevant aspects

outline natural history and human usage of the area

communication and interpersonal skills to

interact with different participant groups and specialists

gain and retain participant interest

convey information by selecting delivery methods language and presentation style to suit participants needs

problemsolving skills to

clarify need for interpretation activities

determine appropriate themes for interpretation

interpretation skills to

identify special or unique features of an activity area

determine interrelationships between features

conduct interpretation appropriate to individual and group objectives

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of interpretation activity

interpretation techniques definitions and guiding principles to apply them to noncompetitive outdoor recreation activities

thematic planning to identify possible themes and messages for the activity

information sources support materials and resources to provide information relevant to interpretation activity

special or unique features interrelationships of features and physical development of activity areas to enable interpretation

natural history and human usage of the area to gain an understanding of the area

delivery methods to attract and maintain participant interest and involvement

ongoing review mechanisms to enable continuous improvement of the activity

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

identifies the need for interpretation within the context of outdoor activities and applies planning processes to suit a range of participant groups and objectives

accesses a range of resources to conduct research on special and unique features interrelationships of features interesting aspects natural history and human usage of activity area

applies a range of interpretive techniques presentation styles and communication skills to maintain participant interest

develops interpretation processes and resources within designated timelines and budget constraints

evaluates and reflects on own interpretation performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the safe conduct of interpretation in the context of outdoor activities that are appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

participant groups to take part in interpretation activities

an outdoor activity area suitable for the conduct of interpretation activities

information sources support materials and resources to conduct research on the activity area

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

portfolio of research material

observation of interacting with a range of participants

observation of delivering interpretation session consistent with theme and objectives

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of activity area including features interesting aspects history and human usage

thirdparty reports from a supervisor and or leader detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISOODRA Guide outdoor recreation sessions

SISOODR303A Guide outdoor recreation sessions.

Information sources may include:

Support materials may include:

Special or unique features may include:

Interrelationships may include:

Physical development may include:

Interpretation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Delivery methods may include:

Interpretation environment may include: