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Develop specialist resources for interpretive activities

Develop specialist resources for interpretive activities

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOINT302A
State Code
D6396
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate the development of specialised resources for specific interpretive activities, areas or participant needs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Access and research information.
  • 1.1. Identify information sources appropriate to the area or activity to be interpreted.
  • 1.2. Research information to determine special or unique features of an area.
  • 1.3. Ascertain individual, group and activity objectives according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.4. Assess participant's needs and gather information on their knowledge and understanding of the specific area or activity.
2. Develop specialist resources for interpretive activities.
  • 2.1. Identify and document activities and information according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.2. Develop or source, where necessary, specialist resources, support materials and props that enhance oral presentation of information.
  • 2.3. Consult and contract specialists, where necessary, to enhance the material or resource quality.
  • 2.4. Produce materials in a cost effective manner according to organisational policies and procedures.
3. Assess content and impact of interpretive activity.
  • 3.1. Evaluate the effectiveness of the specialist resources and interpretive activity according to the objectives.
  • 3.2. Modify content and presentation where required.
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.
Information sources may include:
print and electronic media
local inhabitants
persons with prior knowledge.
Information may include:
cultural
heritage
historical
environmental.
Special or unique features may include:
geological
geographical
archaeological
biological.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
communication protocols
minimal impact environmental codes
budget constraints
code of ethics.
Participant may include:
tourists
school or youth groups
club members
special interest groups.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations
marine regulations.
Specialist resources may include:
DVDS and videos
print material
PowerPoint presentations
website presentations.
Support materials may include:
books
maps
diagrams and photographs
binoculars
guidebooks and field guides.
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:
accesses and researches a variety of sources to obtain sufficient information about special or unique features of an activity area
recognises and responds to the need to consult specialists, where required, to enhance resource quality
evaluates and reflects on own resource development performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure development of specialist resources and materials for interpretive activities to meet the identified needs of specific participants on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
information on specific participant needs
information sources, support materials and resources to develop specialist resources for interpretive activities
specialists, where required, to enhance the material or resource quality.
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:
portfolio of research material
completed resources addressing specific participant needs
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of specialist resources that enhance various aspects of an interpretive activity
third-party reports from a supervisor and or leader detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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