Required skills

communication skills to

contribute suggestions for the sessions

clarify and confirm arrangements with responsible staff

interact with participants

convey information about the session and feedback from participants

problemsolving skills to

identify and report problems related to

implement contingencies in response to situations arising beyond area or responsibility

self management skills to

recognise and act within boundaries of role and responsibilities

review and evaluate session outcomes in relation to personal performance

literacy skills to interpret and seek clarification on session plans

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of the outdoor recreation session

potential hazards associated with the session to enable safe conduct of the session

techniques and skills appropriate to the session to ensure participant needs are safely met according to their abilities and needs

safe and appropriate dress and equipment to enable safe conduct of activities according to session requirements

techniques appropriate to the session or activity to enable safe conduct of activities according to session requirements

safety standards for equipment to enable correct use by participants

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 confirms and carries out assigned duties according to own level of responsibility and refers to appropriate personnel regarding areas outside level of responsibility

carries out allocated tasks according to instructions of responsible person and reports any difficulties in carrying out arrangements for the planned session to the appropriate personnel

interacts with participants positively and conveys necessary information about essential aspects of the session to enable and encourage participants to fully participate and provide feedback on the session

contributes to the evaluation of the session suggests how it could be improved and reflects on own work performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple outdoor recreation sessions that demonstrate ways in which the candidate supports the conduct of the sessions and to ensure competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a range of outdoor recreation environments and programs with provision to assist with suitable tasks activities and equipment

equipment and resources required for the conduct of the sessions

participants with varying needs

outdoor recreation environments

responsible staff

documentation such as session plans and organisational policies and procedures

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

observation of interacting with a range of participants including conveying information for safe participation in sessions and assisting in conduct and supervision of sessions according to own level of responsibility

observation of dealing with contingencies such as situations arising beyond area or responsibility

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of techniques and activity skills in relation to assisting to conduct a session

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performance

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

SISXOHSA Follow occupational health and safety policies

SISXOHS101A Follow occupational health and safety policies

relevant activity specialisation units

Aim may include:

Session may include:

Responsible person may include:

Logistical arrangements may include:

Suggestions may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Participants may include:

Situations and or occurrences may include:

Relevant legislation may include: