This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop interpretive activities for different customer groups. It requires the ability to establish educational, interpretive and commercial objectives for an activity; develop operational aspects; and evaluate the success of the activity. The actual presentation of activities is covered in the unit SITTGDE017 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities.The unit applies to many industry sectors and has particular relevance in tourism, sport and recreation, and cultural contexts. Interpretive activities take place on historical, cultural, heritage or nature-based tours, in attractions and theme parks, in national parks or in locations such as museums, galleries, libraries, performing arts centres and zoos. Activities could be virtual.Planning and developing interpretive activities may be for a series of activities in a venue or tour operation, or for a one-off activity. It could be the responsibility of the person delivering the activity, or be developed by senior operational or supervisory personnel. The planning role applies to those who work independently with limited guidance from others.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.