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Develop and update sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge

Develop and update sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge

Unit of competency
National Code
SISXIND211
State Code
WG051
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/03/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
092199 - Sport And Recreation, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and update current and emerging information on the sport, fitness and recreation industry, including industry structure, current technology and key environmental, community, legal and ethical issues that must be considered and applied in day-to-day work. The unit focuses on the ability to source and comprehend general sport, fitness and recreation industry information and covers the initial and ongoing development of a person's required knowledge base. This information underpins effective performance in the sport, fitness and recreation industry.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source and apply general information on the structure and operation of the sport, fitness and recreation industry.
  • 1.1 Identify credible sources of information.
  • 1.2 Access and comprehend specific industry information of relevance to the sport, fitness and recreation industry.
  • 1.3 Identify the economic and social significance of sport, fitness and recreation and its impact on individuals and the community.
  • 1.4 Identify the role of volunteers.
  • 1.5 Apply industry information in day-to-day work activities.
2. Source and apply information on legal and ethical issues that impact on the sport, fitness and recreation industry.
  • 2.1 Obtain information on legal issues that impact on own work role.
  • 2.2 Carry out work tasks according to legal obligations and industry standards of ethical practice.
  • 2.3 Apply knowledge of a client-focused approach according to community development philosophies and principles.
3. Source and apply information on sport, fitness and recreation industry technology.
  • 3.1 Source and access information on current and emerging technologies that impact on the sport, fitness and recreation industry.
  • 3.2 Identify the potential effects of different technologies.
  • 3.3 Apply knowledge of current and emerging technology in day-to-day work activities.
4. Update knowledge of the sport, fitness and recreation industry.
  • 4.1 Identify and use a range of opportunities to update knowledge of the sport, fitness and recreation industry.
  • 4.2 Share updated information with colleagues, according to organisation procedures, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities.
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 individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included
Sources of information may include:
formal and informal research
media
reference books
legislation or plain English publications describing the law and responsibilities to comply
libraries
unions
industry associations and organisations
industry journals
computer data, including internet
personal observations and experience
informal discussions and networking with colleagues
industry seminars
training courses
familiarisation tours of sport, fitness and recreation facilities
participation or membership in professional industry associations
participation in industry accreditation schemes
use of industry codes of conduct or ethics.
Industry information may include:
peak bodies
professional or industry organisations
unions and industrial relations
industry registration and accreditation schemes
international agencies
types of employment opportunities, including part-time and casual
working hours
role of volunteers
economic and social significance of the sport, fitness and recreation industry
relationships between sport, fitness and recreation and other industries, including:
events
hospitality
entertainment
arts
tourism
nationally recognised qualifications
different sport, fitness and recreation services and their relevance to industry sectors
specific features of the local or regional industry
roles and responsibilities of individual staff.
Economic and social significance may include:
impact on volunteers
effect on local amenities or facilities
community role in recreation
positive and negative impacts on health
impact on employment
national pride.
Ethical practice may include:
professional relationships
client relationships
agreed compliance with codes of conduct, practice or ethics
truth and honesty regarding all information given to customers
professional standards of customer service
information collection, storage and dissemination
inclusive and non-discriminatory practices.
Community development philosophies and principles may include:
social justice
human rights
individual and social empowerment.
Technologies may relate to:
current and emerging industry technology, including e-business
social media
event management systems
client relationship management
performance enhancement.
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:
source initial and updated information on the sport, fitness and recreation industry and apply this knowledge of industry to the performance of own work role
comprehend general knowledge of the sport, fitness and recreation industry, including main roles, functions and interrelationships of different sectors, with a more detailed knowledge of issues that relate to a specific sector
identify the key environmental, community, legal and ethical issues for the sport, fitness and recreation industry
identify peak industry bodies and their role in registration and accreditation and the requirements for work in chosen sector.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must also ensure access to:
communication technology, information programs and publications to facilitate the processes involved in sourcing industry information
information sources in order to conduct research and collect sufficient information
industry association membership information, codes of conduct and registration and accreditation schemes information
plain English documents that describe key sport, fitness and recreation and general workplace legislation.
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:
projects to research differing aspects of the sport, fitness and recreation industry and delivery of the sourced information in a brief written or oral presentation
case studies and problem-solving exercises to assess application of knowledge to different situations and contexts
written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of different sectors of the sport, fitness and recreation industry and their interrelationships, the key content of legislation and industry codes of conduct
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXWHS101 Follow work health and safety policies.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVD05 SISXIND002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge Unit of competency