Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency:

Attachments

trailers

roof-racks

bike racks

other luggage/equipment carrying devices

Clients

experienced

inexperienced

adults

children

school or youth groups, tourists, club members and general public

groups from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

clients with specific requirements

Contingencies

weather

accidents

staff unavailability

equipment failure/unavailability

Journeys

methods of travel required may include

self-powered, eg, foot or bicycle

in an organisation/hired vehicle

public transport

commercial transport

road

rail

air

water

Organisational and legal requirements

consumer protection

duty of care

anti-discrimination

road safety and transport

environment

land access

child protection acts

Travel arrangements

method of transport

route

departure and arrival times

stages in the journey

food and drink

comfort and hygiene

overnight accommodation, if required

supervision and support

transport of equipment and belongings

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria, in particular the ability to
make travel arrangements, including contingency plans, appropriate to the journey and the participants' needs balancing efficiency, cost effectiveness, comfort and concern for the environment
meet all relevant organisational and legal requirements
ensure that departures and arrivals are as planned
maintain the safety, well-being and good behaviour of participants during the journey
ensure that equipment, belongings and any travel documents are safe and secure
avoid injury and damage following the handling of equipment and belongings

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
Nil
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil

Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Legislation relevant to travel arrangements and control of vehicles
Travel arrangements appropriate to type of clients and journeys for recreation activities
Safe handling and storage of equipment/luggage
Transport options for various journeys
Required skills
Written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with paid staff and clients
Organisational skills to coordinate staff and equipment
Behaviour management techniques to ensure safety and well being of clients

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a real or simulated work environment
appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) should
be competent in this unit
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the National Competency Standards for Assessment: BSZ401A, BSZ402A and BSZ403A

Consistency in performance
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment

Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of community recreation in Australia. For valid and reliable assessment the community recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment. The environment should be safe, with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace
This unit of competence should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(0)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(0)