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Instruct bushwalks in a controlled environment
Instruct bushwalks in a controlled environment
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOBWG411
SISOBWG411
State Code
WI684
WI684
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/01/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
29/01/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct participants in bushwalking in a controlled environment. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating bushwalking sessions to enable participants to participate independently or with minimal supervision, in a bushwalking session in a controlled environment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a bushwalking session.
- 1.1. Establish participant needs and characteristics.
- 1.2. Assess current bushwalking knowledge of participants in order to determine session aimsandobjectives.
- 1.3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant needs and characteristics.
- 1.4. Develop a bushwalking plan to meet participant needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Identify potential hazards and risks associated with bushwalking in a controlled environment and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.6. Identify food and water requirements.
- 1.7. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans.
- 1.8. Communicate plan with support personnel and relevant authorities.
2. Select and organise equipment and resources for session.
- 2.1. Select and access equipment and resources according to contextual issues, organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.2. Check equipment for working condition, safety and suitability, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer recommendations.
- 2.3. Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure suitability to the location and session.
3. Brief participants.
- 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the bushwalking session in an appropriate manner.
- 3.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
- 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while bushwalking.
- 3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures, and appropriate behaviour.
- 3.5. Confirm participants are equipped for the session and equipment is fitted and adjusted to ensure personal comfort and safety.
- 3.6. Conduct introductory sessions for participants to minimise the risk of injury.
4. Instruct a bushwalking session.
- 4.1. Monitor individual participant performance during bushwalking session.
- 4.2. Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart activity specific knowledge, bushwalking skills and safety procedures during bushwalking session.
- 4.3. Observe participants and adjust or refine individual and group technique as required.
- 4.4. Demonstrate procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations and changing conditions.
- 4.5. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop bushwalking skills and knowledge.
5. Complete post session responsibilities.
- 5.1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.2. Provide opportunities for participants to identify personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.
- 5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of bushwalking session, and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future bushwalking instructional sessions.
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.
Participant needs and characteristics may include:
age
fitness level and physical capabilities
experience
current skills and knowledge
injuries and illnesses
cultural.
Session aims and objectives may include:
developing bushwalking skills for controlled environments
education
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
outcomes
course content
sequenced information
lesson plans
teaching strategies
practical exercises
materials and equipment
safety and standards
modification for different abilities
assessment strategies
evaluation.
Bushwalking plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
instructor and participant ratios
safety and emergency requirements
risk assessment, communication and contingency management plans.
Relevant legislation may include:
workplace health and safety/occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
work health and safety/occupational health and safety
participant confidentiality and assessment procedures
use, maintenance and storage of equipment
tagging faulty or damaged equipment
emergency procedures
communication protocols
risk management procedures
time and budget constraints
code of ethics.
Hazards and risks may include:
unprepared
weather and temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
rising river levels
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management
equipment failure or misuse.
Food and water requirements may include:
menu planning and preparation
range of foods
emergency food and water
water purification.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions
UV index.
Support personnel may include:
emergency contacts
logistics personnel
drivers
administrators
teachers or instructors
subject matter experts.
Relevant authorities may include:
state or local government officers
police or emergency services
park rangers
managers or supervisors.
Equipment may include:
bushwalking equipment
navigation equipment
safety, rescue and first aid equipment
communication equipment
camping equipment.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
participant age and ability
group size.
Relevant information may include:
logistical details
personal equipment requirements
safety procedures
responsible behaviour
minimum impact expectations
risk and hazard prevention and management.
Communication system may include:
calls
hand signals
whistles
two way radios.
Safety procedures may include:
safety briefings
safety and first aid equipment
emergency contacts
escape routes
emergency response plan
communications plan
contingency plans.
Instructional techniques may include:
discussion
questioning
demonstration
practical exercises
discovery
role play
problem solving
revision
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply.
Activity specific knowledge, bushwalking skills may include:
emergency response
minimum impact codes
equipment characteristics and maintenance
navigation with map and compass
water purification methods
walking techniques including ascending and descending
lifting and carrying a backpack
light weight camping including overnight camping
river crossings.
Changing conditions may include:
weather
equipment failure
injuries
group dynamics.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional techniques
assessment techniques
group feedback
facilitation techniques
safety techniques employed.
Participant needs and characteristics may include:
age
fitness level and physical capabilities
experience
current skills and knowledge
injuries and illnesses
cultural.
Session aims and objectives may include:
developing bushwalking skills for controlled environments
education
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
outcomes
course content
sequenced information
lesson plans
teaching strategies
practical exercises
materials and equipment
safety and standards
modification for different abilities
assessment strategies
evaluation.
Bushwalking plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
instructor and participant ratios
safety and emergency requirements
risk assessment, communication and contingency management plans.
Relevant legislation may include:
workplace health and safety/occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
work health and safety/occupational health and safety
participant confidentiality and assessment procedures
use, maintenance and storage of equipment
tagging faulty or damaged equipment
emergency procedures
communication protocols
risk management procedures
time and budget constraints
code of ethics.
Hazards and risks may include:
unprepared
weather and temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
rising river levels
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management
equipment failure or misuse.
Food and water requirements may include:
menu planning and preparation
range of foods
emergency food and water
water purification.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions
UV index.
Support personnel may include:
emergency contacts
logistics personnel
drivers
administrators
teachers or instructors
subject matter experts.
Relevant authorities may include:
state or local government officers
police or emergency services
park rangers
managers or supervisors.
Equipment may include:
bushwalking equipment
navigation equipment
safety, rescue and first aid equipment
communication equipment
camping equipment.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
participant age and ability
group size.
Relevant information may include:
logistical details
personal equipment requirements
safety procedures
responsible behaviour
minimum impact expectations
risk and hazard prevention and management.
Communication system may include:
calls
hand signals
whistles
two way radios.
Safety procedures may include:
safety briefings
safety and first aid equipment
emergency contacts
escape routes
emergency response plan
communications plan
contingency plans.
Instructional techniques may include:
discussion
questioning
demonstration
practical exercises
discovery
role play
problem solving
revision
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply.
Activity specific knowledge, bushwalking skills may include:
emergency response
minimum impact codes
equipment characteristics and maintenance
navigation with map and compass
water purification methods
walking techniques including ascending and descending
lifting and carrying a backpack
light weight camping including overnight camping
river crossings.
Changing conditions may include:
weather
equipment failure
injuries
group dynamics.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional techniques
assessment techniques
group feedback
facilitation techniques
safety techniques employed.
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:
plan, instruct and monitor bushwalking session in a controlled environment in a safe and professional manner
apply effective modifications and contingency management techniques to make adjustments in response to changing conditions that may arise during bushwalking sessions
encourage and respond to group feedback and evaluate own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of groups on multiple bushwalking sessions in controlled environments that reflect local conditions and are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an outdoor environment to instruct bushwalking in controlled environments
participants to take part in bushwalking instruction
bushwalking, navigation, communication, overnight, safety, rescue and first aid equipment
resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan, instruct and document bushwalking sessions for a variety of participants
instructional tools such as videos, DVDs, projector, whiteboards, books, magazines, handouts and the internet.
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 instructing processes and interaction with participants, including conveying information for safe participation
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all bushwalking sessions
review of activity and instructional plans for the bushwalking sessions
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the individual.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOODR302A Plan outdoor recreation activities.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
plan, instruct and monitor bushwalking session in a controlled environment in a safe and professional manner
apply effective modifications and contingency management techniques to make adjustments in response to changing conditions that may arise during bushwalking sessions
encourage and respond to group feedback and evaluate own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of groups on multiple bushwalking sessions in controlled environments that reflect local conditions and are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an outdoor environment to instruct bushwalking in controlled environments
participants to take part in bushwalking instruction
bushwalking, navigation, communication, overnight, safety, rescue and first aid equipment
resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan, instruct and document bushwalking sessions for a variety of participants
instructional tools such as videos, DVDs, projector, whiteboards, books, magazines, handouts and the internet.
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 instructing processes and interaction with participants, including conveying information for safe participation
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all bushwalking sessions
review of activity and instructional plans for the bushwalking sessions
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the individual.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOODR302A Plan outdoor recreation activities.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBF92 | SISOBWG005 | Lead bushwalks in tracked environments | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J768 | SIS40313 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |