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Develop interpretive activities

Develop interpretive activities

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTPPD402
State Code
WF703
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2014
Field of Education
080323 - Tourism Management
Original Release Date
18/06/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop interpretive activities for different customer groups. It requires the ability to establish educational, interpretive and commercial objectives, develop operational aspects and evaluate the success of the activity. The actual presentation of activities is covered in the unit SITTGDE304 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish need for activities.
  • 1.1 Identify need for interpretive activities, based on customer, organisation and community needs.
  • 1.2 Establish educational, interpretive and commercial objectives in consultation with appropriate colleagues.
2. Create activities.
  • 2.1 Identify and evaluate a range of potential information and resources, including other specialists as required.
  • 2.2 Develop interpretive framework for activities.
  • 2.3 Generate and select ideas for potential messages, themes and storylines.
  • 2.4 Consider relationships between themes, storylines and the site.
  • 2.5 Incorporate interpretive media that matches the site.
  • 2.6 Conduct a risk assessment and incorporate controls into activity development.
  • 2.7 Evaluate and integrate legal, ethical and sustainability considerations.
  • 2.8 Develop resources to support activities.
  • 2.9 Develop activity within budget to meet agreed objectives.
  • 2.10 Promote activities according to organisational marketing objectives.
3. Evaluate activities.
  • 3.1 Obtain formal and informal feedback from customers and colleagues during piloting or conduct of activities.
  • 3.2 Modify activities according to feedback received.
  • 3.3 Establish and implement ongoing review mechanisms to ensure continuous improvement of activities in line with its objectives.
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.
Interpretive activities:
may include:
guided site activities
guided walks
one or more activities that may be combined in an overall tour program
sporting activities
touring activities
virtual activities
may relate to a range of subjects, including:
art
birds
built environment
culture
domestic and farm animals
festivals or seasonal themes
history and heritage
natural environment
sports
wildlife.
Resources may include:
actors and performers
apps and other digital content
costumes
guest speakers
handouts
information and communications technology
natural resources
props
professional organisations
special interest organisations.
Other specialistsmay include:
actors and performers
creative designers
cultural advisers
designers
environmental educators
heritage specialists
historians
interpretation consultants
marketers
subject matter experts
technical experts.
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 ability to:
plan and develop multiple interpretive activities with varying themes and messages that meet the needs of different customer groups and commercial and operational constraints
apply subject matter knowledge to the development of interpretive activities
plan and develop interpretive activities for a number of different delivery environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
a real or simulated environment for which interpretive activities can be planned and developed.
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:
evaluation of a project undertaken by the individual to develop and evaluate activities for a nominated customer group or organisation
evaluation of activities by professional interpretation organisations
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of interpretation principles and activity development processes
use of case studies to assess ability to tailor activities and information to suit particular customer needs
review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
SITTGDE304 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities
SITTGDE306 Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous culture
SITTGDE307 Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape
SITTGDE308 Prepare specialised interpretive content on marine environments
SITTGDE309 Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6451 SITTPPD005A Plan and develop interpretive activities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWR11 SITTPPD002 Develop interpretive activities Unit of competency