Plan outdoor activity sessions

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SISOPLN002, 'Plan outdoor activity sessions'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan outdoor activity sessions' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCECRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify needs and expectations of participants.

1.1. Obtain information to determine preferences and expectations of participants.

1.2. Identify characteristics, abilities and special needs of participants.

1.3. Advise participants of any reasons why they should not participate in activities.

2. Plan activity sessions.

2.1. Determine activity objectives to meet identified participant needs.

2.2. Plan activity session to meet identified objectives, needs, participant characteristics and abilities, and to enhance participation and motivation.

2.3. Consult with relevant personnel and clients, as required, for input to activity plan and adjust accordingly.

2.4. Determine human and other resource requirements and plan session within budgetary constraints and organisational capacity to deliver.

2.5. Obtain and interpret weather and environmental information and factor into plans.

2.6. Complete activity risk assessment, according to organisational policies and procedures, and plan session according to determined risks and control measures.

2.7. Document and present activity plan for approval by relevant personnel and or clients.

3. Coordinate activity resources.

3.1. Select activity venues, sites or locations appropriate for activity, participant needs and abilities, and organise access.

3.2. Obtain or check on any required permits and permissions from land management authorities, owners or custodians.

3.3. Identify roles of activity delivery personnel and roster those with appropriate skill set.

3.4. Allocate equipment to meet activity and participant needs.

3.5. Identify food and water required to maintain physiological wellbeing of participants and personnel for activity duration.

3.6. Organise, as required, catering, temporary sites and other resources.

4. Issue activity documents and brief delivery personnel.

4.1. Complete operational documents required by personnel delivering the activity.

4.2. Brief delivery personnel and support staff in operational details of the activity.

5. Evaluate effectiveness of activity sessions.

5.1. Obtain and evaluate feedback from delivery personnel and participants.

5.2. Identify successes, problems and difficulties.

5.3. Evaluate effectiveness of activity and identify areas for improvement to assist future planning.