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.
Conditions may include:
freedom of choice
state of mind
intrinsic motivation
uncertainty of outcome.
Types of risk as they relate to outdoor adventure experiences may include:
environmental
cultural
physical
psychological
social
absolute, real and perceived risk.
Adventure experience paradigm may include:
exploration and experimentation
adventure
peak adventure
misadventure
devastation and disaster.
Factors which contribute to accidents in outdoor adventure activities may include:
unobserved or underestimated unsafe conditions
unsafe acts
errors of judgement
familiarisation with the situation or environment
risk shifts within groups due to risk taking behaviour of bolder and influential members
unwillingness to accept responsibility for bad or negative situations.
Suitable level of challenge may include:
the interplay of risk and competence:
situational risk
personal competence
emotional competence.
Risk management strategies may include:
setting ground rules
communicating
demonstrating skills and techniques
role modelling
choosing own level of challenge
postponing or modifying or cancelling activity.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
risk management plan
equipment use and maintenance
reporting and record-keeping
communication protocols.
Risk factors may include:
unforeseen risk
changes in participant response to risk
changes in environmental conditions
changes in participant psychological responses.

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 following is essential:
applies knowledge of the role of risk in outdoor adventure activities to select activities that promote a suitable level of risk and challenge in relation to participant skill
applies organisational risk management strategies to conduct the activity safely
applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the outdoor activity, including changing levels of risk, and takes action to address these
reviews the conduct of the activity in relation to the management of risk and makes appropriate improvements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure evaluation and management of risk in multiple outdoor activities in an environment that reflects the candidate's current or intended work role to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
outdoor environments and locations appropriate to the specific activity
participants to take part in outdoor adventure programs
resources and equipment to implement risk control measures
organisational risk management plans and procedures.
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:
observation of application of organisational risk management strategies to outdoor activities and locations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of risk theory in outdoor adventure activities
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance over multiple applications.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
activity-specific guiding units
SISXRSK301A Undertake risk analysis of activities.