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.
Impacts may include:
pollution
vegetation tramping and breakage
breakage and dislodgment of rock and other formations
compaction of soil and other deposits
disturbance or removal of fauna
introduction of new flora and fauna
chemical alteration of environments
damage to, or inappropriate behaviour in, cultural sites
graffiti
reduction in decomposing timber
campfire scars
noise.
Causes may include:
development of facilities and signs
increased use.
Organisational practices and procedures may include:
restricting access
limiting group size
seasonal restrictions
use of permits
codes of ethics and conduct
heritage and cultural site protocols and guidelines.
Relevant personnel may include:
supervisors
resource managers
peak activity groups
custodians.
Minimal impact environmental practices may include:
avoidance of sensitive areas
site and route selection
limited party size
removal of rubbish
appropriate sanitation practices
use of fuel stoves
use of low impact equipment
keeping to marked tracks or routes
appropriate washing procedures
respect and protection of heritage and cultural sites
camp fire management and rehabilitation.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations
marine regulations.
Inappropriate environmental practices may include:
trampling over sensitive areas
leaving rubbish behind
accessing out of bounds areas
disturbing cultural sites.

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:
utilises environmental resources responsibly and with minimal impact to participate in outdoor recreation activities
complies with general legislation, land managers requirements, industry codes and activity specific codes of practice to minimise environmental impact
applies contingency management techniques to deal with problems in implementing minimal environmental impact practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure implementation of minimal impact practices relevant to specific activities, sites and or locations while participating in outdoor recreation activities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance, on multiple occasions.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an outdoor environment or site to participate in outdoor activity
relevant personnel
documentation such as organisational minimal environmental impact procedures and practices and relevant environmental protection legislation.
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:
direct observation of the candidate's ability to implement minimal environmental practices while participating in and assisting in an outdoor activity
written and oral questioning to assess knowledge of key environmental practices and procedures to minimise activity impact appropriate to the locality or site of the outdoor activity
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing evidence of the candidate's implementation of minimal environmental impact practices during an outdoor activity.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOODR201A Assist in conducting outdoor recreation sessions
Activity specialisations.