The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of the factors influencing the selection and preparation of equipment and its use as well as food fluid and clothing requirements for independent participation in outdoor recreation activities

Assessment of performance should be overa minimum of three different occasionscovering all prescribed categories from the RangeStatements that are applicable to planning for and participation in outdoor activities independently in conditions as specified in the RangeStatements in a range of typical weather conditions at a range of different locations or sites

Assessment of performance should be overa minimum of three (3) different occasionscovering all prescribed categories from the RangeStatements that are applicable to planning for and participation in outdoor activities independently in conditions as specified in the RangeStatements in a range of typical weather conditions at a range of different locations or sites

Assessment must confirm the ability to apply this knowledge and appropriate techniques to

apply knowledge of factors affecting the context in order to plan for safe participation

apply indepthknowledge of equipment and clothing suitable to different contexts

apply in-depthknowledge of equipment and clothing suitable to different contexts

discriminate between features of relevant equipment and clothing

define requirements for specific needs

select the most appropriate equipment food and clothing

plan for contingencies

operate independently as part of a group or team in both routine and predictable nonroutine situations

use knowledge of equipment to select and use that which is most appropriate in different contexts

establish and maintain in a safe manner all categories of temporary site relevant to outdoor recreation participation minimising environmental impact

maintain personal physiological wellbeing during activities in a range of typical weather condition

Interdependent assessment of units

This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following units

Nil

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following units

Nil

For the purpose of integrated assessment this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following units

SROOPSB Apply weather information

SROOPS003B Apply weather information

SRONAVB Navigate in difficult or trackless areas

SRONAV002B Navigate in difficult or trackless areas

Required knowledge and skills

Required knowledge at a level to undertake activities independently

Minimal impact codes and practices

Factors that affect physiological wellbeing to assist in the planning of food water and clothing

Factors affecting the selectionof general equipment used in outdoor activities

Factors affecting the selectionof general equipment used in outdoor activities

advantages

disadvantages

construction features

cost

ability to repair

Dietary requirements when participating in outdoor activities and thetypes of food which can supply these requirements

Dietary requirements when participating in outdoor activities, and thetypes of food which can supply these requirements

Types of food available to suit activity constraints

Types of cooking apparatus available for use in outdoor activities their advantages and disadvantages

Clothing requirements for outdoor activities and general principles affecting clothing selection eg layering principle protective clothing

Hazard identification in order to develop and apply risk minimisation strategies

General land management and legislative requirements which may apply to participation in outdoor activities

Use of general equipment in an outdoor recreation context

torches

tents

backpacks

water bottles

Water purification methods and equipment

Effects of weather conditions on performance and requirements

Contents for first aid kits used in outdoor activities

Communication techniques used in outdoor activities

Required skills at a level to undertakeactivities independently

Required skills (at a level to undertakeactivities independently)

Food preparation in an hygienic manner in an outdoor environment

Cooking on firesfuel stoves

Communication strategies in an outdoor activity and use ofcommunication equipment

Communication strategies in an outdoor activity and use ofcommunication equipment

Resource implications

Physical resources assessment of this unit of competency requires access to

arange of general outdoor equipment eg tents stoves torches

arange of general outdoor equipment, eg, tents, stoves, torches

arange of types of general outdoor clothing eg raincoats footwear jackets

arange of types of general outdoor clothing, eg, raincoats, footwear, jackets

associated resources and information on typical outdoor activity locationsvenues and clothing

Human resources assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines That is assessors or persons within the assessment team must

be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above ie SROODRA

be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above, i.e., SROODR003A

be competent as a minimum in the units SRXFADA SRXRIKA and SRXEMRA to ensure adequate risk management during the assessment

be competent, as a minimum, in the units SRXFAD001A , SRXRIK001A and SRXEMR001A to ensure adequate risk management during the assessment

be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area

have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework AQTF as specified in Standard of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations

Consistency in performance

Due to issues such as variations in contextual issues this unit of competency must be assessed overa minimum ofthree different occasionsin order to ensure consistency of performance over the RangeStatements and contexts applicable to applying general principles of independent participation in outdoor activities

Due to issues such as variations in contextual issues, this unit of competency must be assessed overa minimum ofthree (3) different occasionsin order to ensure consistency of performance over the RangeStatements and contexts applicable to applying general principles of independent participation in outdoor activities

Context for assessment

For valid and reliable assessment this unit of competency must be assessed in the context of participation in a realoutdoor recreation activity

For valid and reliable assessment this unit of competency must be assessed in the context of participation in a realoutdoor recreation activity

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning onrequired knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning onrequired knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES

Collect AnalyseampOrganise Information

Communicate IdeasampInformation

PlanampOrganise Activities

Work with Othersampin Teams

Use Mathematical IdeasampTechniques

Solve Problems

Use Technology

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices

The three levels of performance and denote the level of competency required to perform the task

Use routine approaches

Select from routine approaches

Establish new approaches

Collecting analysing and organising information Evaluating possible activity siteslocations to determine the most appropriate within the particular contextual issues

Communicating ideas and information Liaising with land managers in order to comply with statutory requirements

Planning and organising activities Planning equipment needs sources of equipment and most appropriate equipment for the sitelocation

Working with teams and others Planning and organising group equipment requirements

Using mathematical ideas and techniques Calculating food and water requirements

Solving problems Selecting equipment and clothing which meets activity constraints eg weight constraints but which adequately maintains physiological wellbeing

Using technology Using technology to access information about activity siteslocations

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies

Activity constraints

Contextual issues

Equipment

Hazards

Improvised equipment

Non-routine situations

Planning process

Statutory and organisational procedures

Temporary sites