Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Evaluations may involve:
environmental impact study
evaluation of organisational capacity to comply with:
environmental and community protection laws
industry and ecotourism codes of practice
social sustainability
site studies.
Stakeholdersmay include:
consumer representatives
host community
investors
government authorities
land management agencies
suppliers of environmentallyfriendly products.
Methods of managing impactmay include:
community consultation and involvement
education programs:
internal
external
exclusion
operational initiatives:
equipment selection
frequency of operation
group sizes
scheduling for optimal weather conditions and seasons
selection of most appropriate transport modes.
Negative environmental impacts may include:
disturbance of flora and fauna
introduction of exotic and feral species
physical damage
pollution
visual impacts
waste issues.

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:
develop and implement a plan for a tourism, hospitality or event operation that supports environmental sustainability and provides evidence of:
analysis of key environmental issues
consultation with key stakeholders
development of strategies and operational approaches that maximise positive impacts
integration of current legislation, regulations and industry codes
demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging issues and trends for tourism and the environment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
a destination, location, organisation or event for which an environmentally sustainable operation can be established
current information about environmental practices, such as legislation, guidelines and industry codes of practice
stakeholders with whom consultations can take place
current information and communications technology to support the research and planning process.
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:
evaluation of a completed plan, including analysis of all evaluations that have been conducted
evaluation of codes of practice developed by the individual for operations in particular locations
use of case studies to assess ability to:
evaluate and respond to different commercial and environmental challenges
make suggestions for improving the environmental sustainability of existing tourism operations
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of industry codes of conduct, regulatory requirements, minimal impact techniques and methods of managing tourism impact
review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
SITTPPD601 Develop tourism products
SITTPPD603 Develop culturally appropriate tourism operations
SITXFIN501 Prepare and monitor budgets.