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.
Ecological systems may include:
marine
flora
fauna
wetlands
community
biosphere
cycles
food chains.
Human impact may include:
introduced species
loss of habitat
removal of species
pollution
physical damage
alteration to the environment
noise
conflicts with other recreational users
damage to cultural heritage
crowding.
Authorities may include:
cultural custodians
local, state or federal government agencies.
Stakeholders may include:
authorities
landowners and or custodians
relevant state and local government bodies
land managers.
Parameters of use may include:
times and duration
number of users at any one time
type of activities permitted
restricted access.
Management strategies may include:
dispersal of use
concentration of use
site hardening or shielding
zoning
size limitations
noise restrictions
speed restrictions
Characteristics of the setting may include:
biological
social
managerial
access regulations.
Minimal impact practices may include:
avoidance of sensitive areas
appropriate 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
campfire management and rehabilitation.
Impact on the natural environment may include:
soil
plants
water
geology
wildlife.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations
marine regulations.
Organisational minimal impact policies and procedures may include:
restricting access
limiting group size
seasonal restrictions
use of permits
protocols for consulting stakeholders
codes of Ethics and Conduct
heritage and cultural site protocols and guidelines.
Minimal impact plan may include:
activity aims to achieve minimal impact
management strategies to achieve minimal impact.
Resource management principles may include:
economic
environmental
social.
Unique aspects may include:
caves
archaeological, heritage and cultural sites
local traditions
protected areas
delicate or fragile formations and strata
flora and fauna with restricted distribution.
Techniques may include:
identifying the extent or spatial scale of the impact
identifying intensity or severity of the impact
identifying duration of the impact
gauging stakeholder feedback or concerns.

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:
plans outdoor recreation activities that balance the need to minimise environmental impact of recreational activities with appropriate activities and opportunities
applies contingency management techniques to deal with concerns over the degree of impact following recreational activities
adopts and models a responsible attitude towards the natural environment throughout activities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure planning for minimal impact of outdoor activities by implementing environmental management strategies appropriate to local environments on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an outdoor environment or site with access to land management personnel, stakeholders and participants
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 planning for an outdoor activity
oral and written questioning to assess knowledge of key environmental management practices 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 planning and implementation of minimal environmental impact practices during an outdoor activity
a portfolio of evidence of minimal impact plans for specific activities and settings.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOODR302A Plan outdoor recreation activities.