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Assess tourism opportunities for local communities

Assess tourism opportunities for local communities

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTPPD006
State Code
AWR07
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2016
Field of Education
080701 - Tourism
Original Release Date
12/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess the costs and benefits of tourism development with or on behalf of local communities. It requires the ability to seek all relevant information about potential tourism developments, critically analyse that information and make it available for community consensus and decision. The unit applies to those who work at a strategic level on tourism planning issues. This could include managers in local, regional or state and territory tourism organisations or councils, tourism business management consultants or senior individuals in communities who take responsibility for cooperative community initiatives.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Seek and analyse information about tourism opportunities.
  • 1.1.Select appropriate communication approaches and consult local community about potential involvement in tourism opportunities.
  • 1.2.Evaluate information sources for tourism, tourism market trends, and distribution and marketing networks.
  • 1.3.Identify product and service gaps and evaluate the potential for future sustainable development.
  • 1.4.Proactively seek new and innovative approaches.
2. Liaise with external stakeholders.
  • 2.1.Establish and maintain contacts with relevant people outside the community.
  • 2.2.Exchange information and advice with external stakeholders and seek specialist assistance as required.
  • 2.3.Consult external stakeholders on customer and tourism industry service and quality expectations.
  • 2.4.Obtain and evaluate information from other communities with experience in establishing and developing similar tourism products.
3. Analyse local community issues.
  • 3.1.Assess potential economic, social and environmental community impact.
  • 3.2.Evaluate currently available infrastructure and infrastructure development required to support delivery of tourism.
  • 3.3.Analyse current community skill levels and need for training or specialist expertise.
  • 3.4.Assess potential conflicts between tourism and other community values.
4. Consult with the community.
  • 4.1.Conduct community consultations about opportunities and potential tourism developments.
  • 4.2.Provide relevant, current and accurate information to facilitate informed debate and decisions.
  • 4.3.Invite external individuals and organisations to talk to the community where appropriate.
5. Apply decisions about tourism opportunities to planning.
  • 5.1.Make decisions about tourism opportunities based on analysis and consultation, taking into account the wishes of the community.
  • 5.2.Integrate information collected into future planning of tourism activities.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF707 SITTPPD502 Assess tourism opportunities for local communities Unit of competency