Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statements
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

RANGE STATEMENT
CATEGORIES
Authorities
[all categories]
relevant state and local government authorities, eg, National Parks and Wildlife Services
land owners
custodians
Basic techniques
[all categories]
observation
questioning
Characteristics of the setting
[all categories]
biological, including
vegetation
landscape
topography
scenery
social, including
number of people present and activities they pursue
managerial, including
ownership
development
access regulations
Impact
[all categories]
on ecology
soil, including
destruction of surface organism matter
compaction
aeration
temperature
moisture
erosion
plants, including
direct injury or death
introduction of exotic species
changes in species composition
suppression of germination of new plants
reduction in growth rates of new plants
water, including
reduced water quality
changes in seasonal availability
geology including
erosion
artificial inclusions, eg, climbing bolts
displacement/destruction
wildlife, including
killing
disturbance
loss of habitat
altered populations
intrusion, eg, feeding, introduced species
Key ecological concepts
[all categories]
energy flow
community
diversity
change
adaptations
biosphere
interrelationships
cycles
Management strategies
[all categories]
dispersal of use
concentration of use
site location
site hardening or shielding
type of use
zoning
size limitations
noise restrictions
speed restrictions
Processes and interrelationships
[all categories]
food chains
sun
plants
herbivores
predators
introduced species
loss of habitat
removal of species
selective enhancement of feeding opportunities
Resources
[all categories]
water
space
huts
fires and wood for fuel
Types of environmental impact
[all categories]
pollution
physical damage
alteration to the environment, including
disturbance of fauna
introduction of new flora and fauna
chemical alteration of environments
reduction in decomposing timber
gates not left as required by landholders
damage to, or inappropriate behaviour in, cultural sites
Visual, including
graffiti
campfire scars
Noise
intrusion into private lives and culture
Development of facilities and signs
Types of social impacts
[all categories]
conflicts with other recreational users
change of setting
damage to cultural heritage
conflicts with other forest uses/users
crowding
Unique aspects
[all categories]
caves
archaeological, heritage and cultural sites
local traditions
protected areas
delicate/fragile formations and strata
flora and fauna with restricted distribution
Uses for land and water resources
[all categories]
mining
recreation
grazing
agriculture
hunting
cultural purposes
tourism
conservation
other State/Territory specific uses

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 sufficient knowledge of the following as the basis for planning activities that cause minimal impact
underpinning principles of ecology
underpinning principles ofresource management
Assessment of performance should be overthree (3) different locations/sites in order to ensure consistency of performance over the RangeStatements and contexts applicable toplanning for minimal environmental impactrelevant to at least one outdoor activity covering the prescribed number of categories from the RangeStatements
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply this knowledge and appropriate techniques to
apply knowledge of ecological concepts, processes, interrelationships, social aspects and management strategies to plan activities that are appropriate to the proposed location/site with respect to environmental impact
plan for minimal impact during at least one type of outdoor recreation activity
comply with minimal impact practices during the conduct of an activity
monitor and review the conduct of activities in light of impacts caused
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)
Unit(s) associated with participation in, or conduct of, any outdoor recreation activity
Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Minimum impact codes
Legal and statutory requirements (of resource managementagencies)
Specific problems of fragile environments or threatened species
Area restrictions
Limited knowledge of biological systems and their interrelationships
General knowledge of factors affecting land management planning, eg, limits of acceptable change, recreation succession
Familiarity with terms used in planning for appropriate use of sites/locations
recreation setting
recreation activity
recreation opportunity
Cultural protocols for making contact and communicating with indigenous people and organisations
Impacts caused by outdoor recreation activities
Practices which may be implemented to minimise impact
Practices and procedures used byresource management authorities to reduce impact
Required skills
Minimal impact practices
Research and evaluation of impact through observation and questioning
Communication and interpersonal skills
Problem solving and solution focused strategies
Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
an outdoor location suitable for the conduct of an outdoor recreation activity
activity specific equipment
personal clothing appropriate to location and conditions
food and water resources
resourcemanagement agencies' requirements
Human resources - Assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must
be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit SROOPS008A Apply the principles of natural resource management
be competent, as a minimum, in the units SRXFAD001A, SRXRIK001A and SRXEMR001A to ensure adequate risk management during the assessment
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations
Consistency in performance
Due to issues such as the range of possible impacts and the minimisation strategies involved, this unit of competency must be assessed over three (3) different locations/sites in order to ensure consistency of performance over the RangeStatements and contexts applicable to planning for minimal environmental impact relevant to at least one area of outdoor activity
Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of an outdoor recreation activity and must be demonstrated whilst planning and participating in an actual/real outdoor activity
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning onrequired 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

KEY COMPETENCIES
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information
Communicate Ideas&Information
Plan&Organise Activities
Work with Others&in Teams
Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques
Solve Problems
Use Technology
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:
Use routine approaches
Select from routine approaches
Establish new approaches
Collecting, analysing and organising information - Accessing and interpreting relevant information from appropriate authorities pertaining to a particular area or setting
Communicating ideas and information - Communicating with relevant land management authorities, clientsandother userswith regards to planning for minimal environmental impact
Planning and organising activities - Planning appropriate activities and conducting them in a way that minimises the environmental impact on a particular area or setting
Working with teams and others - Working collaboratively with land management authorities, colleagues, clients and other users in order to apply consistent and agreed uponminimal impact practices
Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Usingbasic calculations to determine impact on sites
Solving problems - Applying knowledge of potential environmental and social impacts of a particular setting in order to find solutions to planning considerations
Using technology - Sourcing relevant information from appropriate authorities pertaining to a particular area or setting
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.