Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Preferences, needs and expectations may include:
physical
emotional
motivational
psychological
individual
group.
Participants may include:
experienced
inexperienced
adults
children.
Information sources may include:
individuals
organisations
participants
recorded information
parents.
Relevant information may include:
needs and expectations of organisation and participants
numbers, ages and gender of participants
previous experience and developmental stage of participants
available time
staff, physical and financial resources
cultural and political influences
emergency procedures
safe and responsible behaviour.
Program may include:
a sequence of tasks, games, activities or exercises in which the extent of instruction is minimal
a sequenced program of individual sessions running sequentially or simultaneously, for individuals or groups.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
privacy
reporting of hazards and risks
risk management
staff briefing procedures.
Equipment may include:
first aid kit
program-specific equipment.
Resources may include:
physical
human
financial
transport and related logistical requirements.
Program plan may include:
aims and objectives
date and time
physical, human and financial resources
adventure programming principles
logistics
risk management
level of supervision required
staff responsibilities.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations
marine regulations.
Documentation may include:
program plan
notes about participants.
Responsible person may include:
supervisor
manager
finance manager
chief executive officer.
Venue or venues may include:
outdoor activity site or location.
Support personnel may include:
teachers
carers
assistant staff
parents.
Brief may include:
extent and limitations of responsibilities
special requirements of participants
expectations regarding attitudes to participants.
Physical resource requirements may include:
food and water
clothing
personal equipment
safety equipment
sun protection
personal first aid requirements
medication.
Problems or difficulties may include:
equipment failure
participant behaviour
participant numbers.
Criteria may include:
number of participants
participant satisfaction
suitability and safety of facilities and equipment
program content and structure
personal and group objectives
personal performance.
Relevant stakeholders may include:
participants
staff
colleagues
organisations.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
carries out tasks responsibly, using a client-centred approach to maximise participation and interaction
allocates and coordinates program resources efficiently within budgetary constraints to optimise their use by participants
applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the program such as participation levels and staff behaviour
evaluates and reflects on own work performance to identify ways in which program outcomes and benefits to participants can be improved.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure planning and coordination of outdoor programs on multiple occasions which reflect the needs and views of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a venue, facility or location appropriate to the activity
relevant support staff, equipment and resources
documentation such as program plans and organisational risk management plans.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of planning and resourcing a program, including developing a program plan
observation of interacting with a range of participants and staff, including collecting and conveying information relevant to the program
observation of dealing with contingencies such as the changes in the availability of equipment or venues
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of techniques and activity skills in relation to program aims and community development principles
portfolio containing evidence of outdoor activity program planning and evaluation
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOODR404A Manage risk in an outdoor activity.