Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities

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 SISOPLN004, 'Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities' 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 hazards for outdoor recreation activities.

1.1. Use hazard identification and risk assessment templates, independently or with other personnel to complete assessments.

1.2. 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.

1.3. Identify built or environmental obstacles and hazards in areas where activities are delivered.

1.4. Gather and interpret weather and environmental information to ascertain impacts on activity conditions.

1.5. Identify features of and potential hazards for equipment to be used.

1.6. Record identified hazards according to organisational procedures and legal requirements.

2. Assess risks associated with hazards.

2.1. Consult with other personnel, as required, for input into risk assessments.

2.2. Collect sufficient evidence of the type and level of risk posed by identified hazards.

2.3. Use commonly accepted methods to complete risk analysis and risk assessments.

2.4. Document outcomes of risk assessments and proposed actions to eliminate or control risks.

2.5. Maintain records of risk assessments according to organisational procedures and legal requirements.

3. Assess risks associated with participants.

3.1. Identify participant characteristics and level of recreational skill to assess and determine acceptable degree of difficulty and risk for activities.

3.2. Identify reasons for general and particular client groups participating in outdoor recreation activities and different perceptions of competence and associated risk.

3.3. Assess how perceptions and behaviour might change while participating in specific activities.

3.4. Identify risk management strategies for potential participant responses and behaviour.

3.5. Maintain records of assessments according to organisational procedures and legal requirements.

4. Plan activities to eliminate or control risks.

4.1. Evaluate and determine ways to eliminate hazards from activity.

4.2. Evaluate and determine ways that risks can be effectively controlled for activity.

4.3. Determine measures to eliminate or control risks, within scope of responsibility or refer for authorisation.

4.4. Incorporate risk control methods into documented plans and procedures for recreational activities.