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Guide bushwalks in a controlled environment
Guide bushwalks in a controlled environment
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOBWG303A
SISOBWG303A
State Code
D6273
D6273
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/09/2011
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
27/09/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to guide or lead participants on day and or overnight bushwalks. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to make logistical arrangements for a bushwalking trip and lead the trip safely according to an activity plan.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a bushwalking trip.
- 1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants in consultation with support personnel.
- 1.2. Select an activity site or location which meets activity objectives and is suitable for participants according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.3. Select appropriate maps and plan the route for the walk, taking into account environmental impact factors.
- 1.4. Identify hazards associated with the activity and apply risk minimisation procedures to ensure personal safety of participants.
- 1.5. Develop an activity plan for the walk to meet the identified needs, abilities and risk factors of participants according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.6. Prepare a Navigation Data Sheet for the proposed walk.
- 1.7. Access relevantsources to obtain and interpret weather and environmental information for the walk.
- 1.8. Inform appropriate authorities before the walk.
2. Select equipment for the activity.
- 2.1. Identify and source equipment for the activity.
- 2.2. Assess equipment for safety and suitability for the walk and complete documentation.
- 2.3. Prepare equipment for transportation to walk location according to organisational policies and procedures.
3. Make logistical arrangements.
- 3.1. Determine and plan food and water requirements for participants according to walking requirements.
- 3.2. Identify the location of water sources accessible during the walk and determine the need for water purification.
- 3.3. Prepare water for carrying and storage in a manner appropriate to the activity.
- 3.4. Select clothing suitable for the walk.
4. Brief participants.
- 4.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the walk in a manner suitable to participants.
- 4.2. Demonstrate packing of a backpack with gear appropriate to proposed walk to participants.
- 4.3. Explain symptoms, treatment and prevention of hypothermia, hyperthermia and dehydration to group to assist in self-monitoring.
- 4.4. Establish communication systems for use during walk and confirm systems with participants.
- 4.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the walk.
5. Lead bushwalking trip.
- 5.1. Assist participants to fit and adjust equipment to ensure suitability and safety as required.
- 5.2. Provide and reinforce direction and advice to the group during the walk.
- 5.3. Monitor walking pace and spacing between walkers in relation to conditions during the walk.
- 5.4. Monitor individual participant's performance and behaviour.
- 5.5. Monitor weather conditions during the walk.
- 5.6. Implement appropriate modifications to walk in response to changing conditions.
6. Select and maintain a temporary site as required.
- 6.1. Select a suitable site with reference to minimal impact on the environment according to relevant legislation.
- 6.2. Arrange shelter appropriate for prevailing weather conditions.
- 6.3. Establish site to ensure comfort and safety of the group.
- 6.4. Explain relevant minimum impact practices to group and monitor their compliance.
- 6.5. Return site to an equal standard on departure.
7. Complete post trip responsibilities.
- 7.1. Notify relevant authority of trip completion.
- 7.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 7.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of the walk according to organisational criteria and record outcomes.
- 7.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future walks.
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.
Support personnel may include:
emergency contact
logistics personnel
drivers
administrators
teachers or instructor
subject matter experts.
Activity objectives may include:
self improvement
fitness
social interaction
education.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
participant confidentiality and assessment procedures
use, maintenance and storage of equipment
tagging faulty or damaged equipment
emergency procedures
communication protocols
risk management procedures
time and budget constraints
code of ethics.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Activity plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
guide and participant ratios
safety and emergency requirements
risk assessment and contingency management plans.
Relevant Sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions
Appropriate authorities may include:
authorities
supervisors.
Equipment may include:
bushwalking equipment
navigation equipment
safety, rescue and first aid equipment
communication equipment
camping equipment.
Food and water requirements may include:
menu planning and preparation
range of foods
emergency food and water
water purification
Relevant information may include:
logistical details
personal equipment requirements
safety procedures
responsible behaviour
risk and hazard prevention and management.
Changing conditions may include:
weather
participant needs
equipment failure.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
Support personnel may include:
emergency contact
logistics personnel
drivers
administrators
teachers or instructor
subject matter experts.
Activity objectives may include:
self improvement
fitness
social interaction
education.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
participant confidentiality and assessment procedures
use, maintenance and storage of equipment
tagging faulty or damaged equipment
emergency procedures
communication protocols
risk management procedures
time and budget constraints
code of ethics.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Activity plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
guide and participant ratios
safety and emergency requirements
risk assessment and contingency management plans.
Relevant Sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions
Appropriate authorities may include:
authorities
supervisors.
Equipment may include:
bushwalking equipment
navigation equipment
safety, rescue and first aid equipment
communication equipment
camping equipment.
Food and water requirements may include:
menu planning and preparation
range of foods
emergency food and water
water purification
Relevant information may include:
logistical details
personal equipment requirements
safety procedures
responsible behaviour
risk and hazard prevention and management.
Changing conditions may include:
weather
participant needs
equipment failure.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
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 within activity constraints and guides and monitors group in a safe and professional manner
applies effective modifications and contingency management techniques to make adjustments in response to changing conditions that may arise during bushwalking trips
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure guiding of groups on multiple bushwalking trips in tracked or easy untracked areas that reflect local conditions and are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an outdoor environment with tracked or easy untracked areas to guide bushwalking
participants to take part in bushwalking trips
bushwalking, navigation, communication, overnight, safety, rescue and first aid equipment
resources and information regarding participants to plan, guide and document bushwalking trips.
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 planning and guiding processes and interacting with participants, including conveying information for safe participation
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all bushwalking activities throughout trip
review of activity plans for the bushwalking activity
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOODR302A Plan outdoor recreation activities.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans within activity constraints and guides and monitors group in a safe and professional manner
applies effective modifications and contingency management techniques to make adjustments in response to changing conditions that may arise during bushwalking trips
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure guiding of groups on multiple bushwalking trips in tracked or easy untracked areas that reflect local conditions and are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an outdoor environment with tracked or easy untracked areas to guide bushwalking
participants to take part in bushwalking trips
bushwalking, navigation, communication, overnight, safety, rescue and first aid equipment
resources and information regarding participants to plan, guide and document bushwalking trips.
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 planning and guiding processes and interacting with participants, including conveying information for safe participation
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all bushwalking activities throughout trip
review of activity plans for the bushwalking activity
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOODR302A Plan outdoor recreation activities.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6083 | SROBWG008A | Guide bushwalks in tracked or easy untracked areas | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBF92 | SISOBWG005 | Lead bushwalks in tracked environments | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC589 | SISSS00015 | Bushwalking Guide Controlled Environment | Skill set |
| J761 | SIS30413 | Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |
| D432 | SIS30410 | Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |