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Operate tours in a remote area

Operate tours in a remote area

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTTOP403
State Code
WF717
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2013
Field of Education
080701 - Tourism
Original Release Date
31/05/2013
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work on tours visiting remote areas. It requires the ability to use bushcraft and survival skills, operate communications equipment and conduct tours with minimal impact. There is also a focus on the ability to respond to emergency situations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Use bush craft and survival techniques.
  • 1.1 Identify current remote area hazards, assess risks and action contingency plans to eliminate or control the risks.
  • 1.2 Read maps and use navigation and communication equipment.
  • 1.3 Share bush craft knowledge with participants to enhance tour experiences and use their help as required.
  • 1.4 Use bush craft and survival techniques in emergency situations to source water, food and shelter and to signal for help or rescue.
2. Operate remote area communications equipment.
  • 2.1 Tune and adjust equipment for clear transmission.
  • 2.2 Obtain and select correct address to make outgoing communication.
  • 2.3 Operate communications equipment according to organisational procedures and safety requirements.
  • 2.4 Relay and receive messages using appropriate volume, tone and radio call signs and conventions.
  • 2.5 Provide appropriate response and information to caller, and confirm that requests have been actioned.
3. Conduct remote area touring activities with minimal impact.
  • 3.1 Conduct tour to ensure minimal negative environmental impacts and maximum comfort and safety of passengers.
  • 3.2 Conduct activities according to special permit requirements and report incidents to the relevant agency.
  • 3.3 Monitor status of culturally or environmentally sensitive areas and report deficiencies or damage to the relevant agency.
  • 3.4 Minimise the effects of noise on local communities.
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.
Hazardsmay include:
animal or insect infestation
blocked roads
civil uprising
damaged facilities
disease
flooding
inclement weather
lack of available supplies
landslips.
Navigation and communication equipment may include:
compass
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
Global Positioning System (GPS)
radio communication equipment.
Tour experiences may include:
adventure activities
aerial sightseeing
boating and cruising
fishing
four-wheel drive sightseeing
walking.
Bush craft and survival techniques may involve:
building temporary shelter
navigating when lost
navigating when maps and navigation equipment fail
signalling for help when communications equipment fails
sourcing food
sourcing water.
Emergency situations in a remote area may involve:
accidents:
falls
vehicle or vessel accident
equipment failure:
communications
transport
injury or illness to self or customer:
dangerous bites or stings
heat exhaustion
heat stroke
hypothermia.
Negative environmental impact may include:
damage to camp sites and surrounding areas
damage to culturally sensitive areas or sites
disturbance or injury to fauna
instigation of bush fire due to incorrect management of open fires
noise disturbance to the local community
physical damage to flora
pollution from waste.
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 ability to:
safely operate tours in remote areas with minimal negative environmental and social impact
use problem-solving, bush craft and survival techniques in a remote area
respond effectively to a range of emergency situations
demonstrate knowledge of minimal impact practices and the safety and regulatory issues that relate to remote tour operation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
a remote area where bush craft and survival techniques can be demonstrated
transportation, communications, navigation and other equipment used on remote tours.
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:
direct observation of the individual using bush craft and survival techniques
direct observation of the individual receiving and relaying communications
review of operational plans, checklists and posttour reports prepared and completed by the individual
written or oral questioning and roleplays to asses ability to respond to a range of remote area emergency situations
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of safety issues, bush craft and survival techniques, regulatory issues and minimal impact practices
review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
SITTTOP301 Load touring equipment
SITTTOP402 Set up and operate a camp site.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB966 SITTTOP006B Operate tours in a remote area Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWQ96 SITTTOP005 Operate tours in a remote area Unit of competency