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SISOPLN007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage risk for outdoor programs

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOPLN007 - Manage risk for outdoor programs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and sustain effective risk management practices for outdoor recreation programs.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation programs including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.It applies to senior personnel who work autonomously and who are responsible for making decisions at an organisational level. This includes program and logistics managers and senior leaders.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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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Establish the context for risk management.
  • Interpret organisation’s strategic direction or policy on risk management, in accordance with general or industry standards.
  • Identify and analyse nature and extent of program objectives and activities offered by the organisation.
  • Determine risk management context with consideration of different programs, client group characteristics and requirements for competent leaders.
  • Determine overall sources of risk to guide risk management plans and practices for programs.
  • Identify insurance limitations and exclusions and determine effects on risk management processes.
  • Identify whether the proposed program aligns with the organisation’s risk tolerance.
       
Element: Plan for risk management.
  • Identify, interpret and select appropriate and contemporary risk management models to suit organisational requirements.
  • Investigate and identify all sources of foreseeable risks associated with design and delivery of the program in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure identification of human risk factors relevant to dependent participants in outdoor recreation activities.
  • Account for risks presented by third party provider and requirements asked by them.
  • Analyse risks, determine levels and acceptable and unacceptable risks and document in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
  • Identify risk treatment options, and select preferred risk management methods in consultation with relevant personnel.
  • Document and present risk management plan for approval by relevant personnel and other parties as required; modify and finalise as required.
       
Element: Develop resources and communicate to personnel and clients.
  • Develop hazard identification and risk assessment templates for program activities.
  • Identify organisational requirements for pre-activity participant safety briefings.
  • Develop and provide program risk communication documents for client and participants.
  • Develop and provide participant waivers or informed consents in consultation with relevant personnel or with appropriate legal advice.
  • Incorporate requirements of third party provider into all resources for clients and personnel.
  • Establish and implement induction or training to inform activity leaders about organisational risk management practices and documents.
       
Element: Manage and evaluate risk management practices.
  • Determine staffing requirements for program activities and allocate suitable personnel for management of risk.
  • Monitor leader and participant compliance with program risk management practices.
  • Review incident reports and analyse causal factors.
  • Track incidents, collate and analyse incident trends and report findings.
  • Review risk management practices and initiate change in practices to achieve reduced incidents.
  • Communicate the outcomes of evaluation to relevant stakeholders.
       

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
Interpret organisation’s strategic direction or policy on risk management, in accordance with general or industry standards. 
Identify and analyse nature and extent of program objectives and activities offered by the organisation. 
Determine risk management context with consideration of different programs, client group characteristics and requirements for competent leaders. 
Determine overall sources of risk to guide risk management plans and practices for programs. 
Identify insurance limitations and exclusions and determine effects on risk management processes. 
Identify whether the proposed program aligns with the organisation’s risk tolerance. 
Identify, interpret and select appropriate and contemporary risk management models to suit organisational requirements. 
Investigate and identify all sources of foreseeable risks associated with design and delivery of the program in consultation with relevant stakeholders. 
Ensure identification of human risk factors relevant to dependent participants in outdoor recreation activities. 
Account for risks presented by third party provider and requirements asked by them. 
Analyse risks, determine levels and acceptable and unacceptable risks and document in consultation with relevant stakeholders. 
Identify risk treatment options, and select preferred risk management methods in consultation with relevant personnel. 
Document and present risk management plan for approval by relevant personnel and other parties as required; modify and finalise as required. 
Develop hazard identification and risk assessment templates for program activities. 
Identify organisational requirements for pre-activity participant safety briefings. 
Develop and provide program risk communication documents for client and participants. 
Develop and provide participant waivers or informed consents in consultation with relevant personnel or with appropriate legal advice. 
Incorporate requirements of third party provider into all resources for clients and personnel. 
Establish and implement induction or training to inform activity leaders about organisational risk management practices and documents. 
Determine staffing requirements for program activities and allocate suitable personnel for management of risk. 
Monitor leader and participant compliance with program risk management practices. 
Review incident reports and analyse causal factors. 
Track incidents, collate and analyse incident trends and report findings. 
Review risk management practices and initiate change in practices to achieve reduced incidents. 
Communicate the outcomes of evaluation to relevant stakeholders. 

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