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.
Documentation may include:
athlete and coach information
press releases
financial records.
Needs of key tour stakeholders may include:
equipment
nutrition
accommodation
transport
training and recovery
free time
financial allowances
medical requirements
special requirements
code of conduct
legal requirements
safety considerations
training facilities
coaching equipment.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
roles and responsibilities of touring party
competition requirements
privacy
duty of care
liability
insurance
codes of behaviour
protocols for making travel arrangements
protocols for dealing with the media
reporting obligations.
Resource and logistical travel requirements may include:
transport
passports
visas
inoculations
nutritional requirements
tapes of national anthem
appropriate licensing of drivers and or carriers
insurance policies
allocation of baggage limits
allocation of equipment
labelling of baggage and equipment
insurance
training facilities
clothing
meals.
Athlete information may include:
name and age
photograph
biographical details
medical history
present injuries
current treatment
special requirements
Medicare number
allergies
emergency contact details.
Relevant tour personnel may include:
competition officials
club or organisation officials
club or organisation support staff
guides or interpreters.
Budget may include:
government grants
sponsorships
participant contribution
governing body contribution
timelines for financial income
allocation and acquittal of tour finances.
Itinerary may include:
requirements of competition
travel bookings
accommodation bookings
training facilities.
Risks may include:
disruption to travel and accommodation arrangements
injury or illness of tour members
alterations to itinerary
misplaced or lost equipment or baggage
incidents that attract media attention.
Local liaison persons or organisations may include:
Australian High Commission
host sporting body
emergency contacts.
Orientation to the training area may include:
location of accommodation and competition environment identified
location of relevant facilities and services
time zone considerations
traffic considerations
environmental considerations
customs
culture
laws
financial considerations and exchange rates
security considerations
technological communication considerations
language.
Strategies for effective group management may include:
head counts
rolls
buddy systems
travel partners
managerial practices and policies
fines and fun.
Evaluation criteria may include:
finances
logistics
competition results
athlete performance
coaching performance.
Evaluation methods may include:
athlete feedback
staff feedback.

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:
interacts and liaises with relevant stakeholders according to roles and responsibilities to plan, conduct and evaluate international tours for athletes to achieve organisational objectives within organisational policies and procedures and timeframes and facilitates a professional and effective working relationship with touring party members
uses effective communication techniques to collect and document athlete information and international tour requirements, convey relevant information to all touring party members and to manage the touring group within identified budgetary constraints
applies a continuous improvement approach to evaluate tour outcomes and recommend potential improvements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure planning, coordination and evaluation of an international tour for a group of athletes that is relevant to the candidate's current or intended work environment and is of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a group or team of athletes
a real or simulated touring budget
a competition manager
logistical resources and equipment
organisational policies and procedures related to organising international tours.
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:
observation of interaction with touring stakeholders to plan, conduct and evaluate an international tour for athletes
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the travel requirements of international tours
portfolio containing evidence of documentation and reports relating to the planning and conduct of international tours
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance over multiple applications.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXRSK301A Undertake risk analysis of activities.