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Prepare specialised interpretive content on marine environments

Prepare specialised interpretive content on marine environments

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTGDE021
State Code
OEA71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/10/2022
Field of Education
010907 - Marine Science
Original Release Date
18/10/2022
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and critically analyse specialised information on marine environments to develop interpretive themes and messages. It highlights the need for ongoing research to update and expand knowledge.This unit applies across many industry sectors and has particular application to guides who work in marine parks, aquaria, on cruise or dive boats or in resort areas where there is strong visitor interest in the marine environment. In this context, guides work independently to research and prepare interpretive content.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research specialised information on marine environments for presentation.
  • 1.1. Identify key sources of specialised information about marine environments.
  • 1.2. Evaluate credibility and reliability of information sources.
  • 1.3. Use formal and informal research techniques to access current and relevant information.
  • 1.4. Determine potential subjects of customer interest and make focus of research activities.
2. Prepare specialised information on marine environments.
  • 2.1. Analyse information and develop interpretive themes and messages to meet customer needs.
  • 2.2. Organise information to support ways in which it will be used and presented.
3. Update knowledge of specialised information on marine environments.
  • 3.1. Identify and use opportunities to maintain currency of knowledge about specialised topics.
  • 3.2. Proactively seek opportunities to enhance and expand own knowledge base.
  • 3.3. Incorporate updated and expanded knowledge into work activities.
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWR20 SITTGDE009 Prepare specialised interpretive content on marine environments Unit of competency