Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SISOPLN004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SISOPLN004 - Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify hazards, assess associated risks, take measures to eliminate or control those risks and document all processes. It covers the processes necessary to manage the significant risks associated with delivering outdoor recreation activities. It can apply to whole of program planning or planning for standalone activity sessions and is relevant to any type of activity.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.It applies to individuals who plan or deliver programs or activity sessions including program and logistics managers and coordinators, and leaders (guides or instructors). They may complete risk assessments independently, in consultation with others or through a team effort.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Outdoor Recreation Planning
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify hazards for outdoor recreation activities.
  • Use hazard identification and risk assessment templates, independently or with other personnel to complete assessments.
  • Use a range of methods to identify current and foreseeable hazards with potential to harm health and safety of anyone involved in or present during activities.
  • Identify built or environmental obstacles and hazards in areas where activities are delivered.
  • Gather and interpret weather and environmental information to ascertain impacts on activity conditions.
  • Identify features of and potential hazards for equipment to be used.
  • Record identified hazards according to organisational procedures and legal requirements.
       
Element: Assess risks associated with hazards.
  • Consult with other personnel, as required, for input into risk assessments.
  • Collect sufficient evidence of the type and level of risk posed by identified hazards.
  • Use commonly accepted methods to complete risk analysis and risk assessments.
  • Document outcomes of risk assessments and proposed actions to eliminate or control risks.
  • Maintain records of risk assessments according to organisational procedures and legal requirements.
       
Element: Assess risks associated with participants.
  • Identify participant characteristics and level of recreational skill to assess and determine acceptable degree of difficulty and risk for activities.
  • Identify reasons for general and particular client groups participating in outdoor recreation activities and different perceptions of competence and associated risk.
  • Assess how perceptions and behaviour might change while participating in specific activities.
  • Identify risk management strategies for potential participant responses and behaviour.
  • Maintain records of assessments according to organisational procedures and legal requirements.
       
Element: Plan activities to eliminate or control risks.
  • Evaluate and determine ways to eliminate hazards from activity.
  • Evaluate and determine ways that risks can be effectively controlled for activity.
  • Determine measures to eliminate or control risks, within scope of responsibility or refer for authorisation.
  • Incorporate risk control methods into documented plans and procedures for recreational activities.
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Use hazard identification and risk assessment templates, independently or with other personnel to complete assessments. 
Use a range of methods to identify current and foreseeable hazards with potential to harm health and safety of anyone involved in or present during activities. 
Identify built or environmental obstacles and hazards in areas where activities are delivered. 
Gather and interpret weather and environmental information to ascertain impacts on activity conditions. 
Identify features of and potential hazards for equipment to be used. 
Record identified hazards according to organisational procedures and legal requirements. 
Consult with other personnel, as required, for input into risk assessments. 
Collect sufficient evidence of the type and level of risk posed by identified hazards. 
Use commonly accepted methods to complete risk analysis and risk assessments. 
Document outcomes of risk assessments and proposed actions to eliminate or control risks. 
Maintain records of risk assessments according to organisational procedures and legal requirements. 
Identify participant characteristics and level of recreational skill to assess and determine acceptable degree of difficulty and risk for activities. 
Identify reasons for general and particular client groups participating in outdoor recreation activities and different perceptions of competence and associated risk. 
Assess how perceptions and behaviour might change while participating in specific activities. 
Identify risk management strategies for potential participant responses and behaviour. 
Maintain records of assessments according to organisational procedures and legal requirements. 
Evaluate and determine ways to eliminate hazards from activity. 
Evaluate and determine ways that risks can be effectively controlled for activity. 
Determine measures to eliminate or control risks, within scope of responsibility or refer for authorisation. 
Incorporate risk control methods into documented plans and procedures for recreational activities. 

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