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
Activity constraints
[all categories]
all factors which may impact upon food and water requirements within a particular activity, including
weight constraints
carrying capacity
cooking method available
water availability
length/duration of activity
temperature/season
budget
Contextual issues
[all categories]
includes all factors which may impact upon the particular activity
season
activity location
time of day
weather
length of activity
participant size and ability
weight constraints of activity
destination
condition of terrain, activity location or medium
group needs
unsupervised
Equipment
[all categories]
includes all aspects of general outdoor equipment required for participation
general outdoor equipment, eg, tents, backpacks, stoves, torches
personal equipment, eg, jackets, raincoats
safety equipment, eg, first aid kit
group equipment, eg, communications
Hazards
[all categories]
potential terrain hazards
environmental hazards
heat
cold
rain
snow
flood
fire
storms
ice
people hazards
equipment failure
Improvised equipment
[all categories]
repaired equipment
protective clothing
shelters
first aid resources, eg, slings, bandages
emergency response resources, eg, stretchers, splints
Non-routine situations
[all categories]
may include
lost or damaged equipment
unseasonal weather conditions
injuries
emergencies
communication breakdowns
phobias and panic in other group members
characteristics of other group members
weight
size
physical ability
cultural background
Planning process
[all categories]
access
start
finish
emergency
transport
viability
weather considerations
environmental factors
Statutory and organisational procedures
[all categories]
include
permits frommanagement authorities
authority/permission from landowners
documented operating procedures and organisation/enterprise policies
Temporary sites
[all categories]
includes sites used as
rest stops
activity sites
temporary or overnight shelter

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 factors influencing the selection and preparation of equipment and its use, as well as food, fluid and clothing requirements for independent participation in outdoor recreation activities
Assessment of performance should be overa minimum of three (3) different occasionscovering all prescribed categories from the RangeStatements that are applicable to planning for and participation in outdoor activities independently in conditions as specified in the RangeStatements in a range of typical weather conditions at a range of different locations or sites
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply this knowledge and appropriate techniques to
apply knowledge of factors affecting the context in order to plan for safe participation
apply in-depthknowledge of equipment and clothing suitable to different contexts
discriminate between features of relevant equipment and clothing
define requirements for specific needs
select the most appropriate equipment, food and clothing
plan for contingencies
operate independently (as part of a group or team) in both routine and predictable non-routine situations
use knowledge of equipment to select and use that which is most appropriate in different contexts
establish and maintain in a safe manner all categories of temporary site relevant to outdoor recreation participation, minimising environmental impact
maintain personal physiological well-being during activities in a range of typical weather condition
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)
SROOPS003B Apply weather information
SRONAV002B Navigate in difficult or trackless areas
Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge (at a level to undertake activities independently)
Minimal impact codes and practices
Factors that affect physiological well-being to assist in the planning of food, water and clothing
Factors affecting the selectionof general equipment used in outdoor activities
advantages
disadvantages
construction features
cost
ability to repair
Dietary requirements when participating in outdoor activities, and thetypes of food which can supply these requirements
Types of food available to suit activity constraints
Types of cooking apparatus available for use in outdoor activities, their advantages and disadvantages
Clothing requirements for outdoor activities and general principles affecting clothing selection, eg, layering principle, protective clothing
Hazard identification in order to develop and apply risk minimisation strategies
General land management and legislative requirements which may apply to participation in outdoor activities
Use of general equipment in an outdoor recreation context
torches
tents
backpacks
water bottles
Water purification methods and equipment
Effects of weather conditions on performance and requirements
Contents for first aid kits used in outdoor activities
Communication techniques used in outdoor activities
Required skills (at a level to undertakeactivities independently)
Food preparation in an hygienic manner in an outdoor environment
Cooking on fires/fuel stoves
Communication strategies in an outdoor activity and use ofcommunication equipment
Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this unit of competency requires access to
arange of general outdoor equipment, eg, tents, stoves, torches
arange of types of general outdoor clothing, eg, raincoats, footwear, jackets
associated resources and information on typical outdoor activity locations/venues and clothing
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 at the level above, i.e., SROODR003A
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 variations in contextual issues, this unit of competency must be assessed overa minimum ofthree (3) different occasionsin order to ensure consistency of performance over the RangeStatements and contexts applicable to applying general principles of independent participation in outdoor activities
Context for assessment
For valid and reliable assessment this unit of competency must be assessed in the context of participation in a realoutdoor recreation 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
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
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 - Evaluating possible activity sites/locations to determine the most appropriate within the particular contextual issues
Communicating ideas and information - Liaising with land managers in order to comply with statutory requirements
Planning and organising activities - Planning equipment needs, sources of equipment and most appropriate equipment for the site/location
Working with teams and others - Planning and organising group equipment requirements
Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Calculating food and water requirements
Solving problems - Selecting equipment and clothing which meets activity constraints (eg, weight constraints) but which adequately maintains physiological well-being
Using technology - Using technology to access information about activity sites/locations
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.