Modification History
The release details of this endorsed unit of competency set are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake an organisational risk management process within the context of outdoor adventure activities, in order to make judgements about the safe level of risk in relation to challenge and the competence of participants. It includes applying and evaluating organisational risk management strategies to lessen the potential impact of unacceptable risks.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those who work in a range of roles and settings across the outdoor recreation sector, such as those who are responsible for planning and organising outdoor recreation programs and activities which can include complex and non-routine situations. Work would be undertaken autonomously with some responsibility for leadership and guidance of others. Work would be performed in field locations with varied contexts requiring contingency planning.
Those working in such roles would include adventure guides, outdoor leaders, program developers, trip leaders and logistics coordinators.
This may include outdoor recreation leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups; not-for-profit organisations or government agencies.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Define the outdoor adventure experience and its link to risk. |
1.1. Undertake research to identify the value of using and or experiencing risk as part of the adventure experience. 1.2. Identify conditions that contribute to an adventure experience. 1.3. Identify the nature and or types of risk as they relate to outdoor adventure experiences . 1.4. Identify factors that affect an individual's perception of risk in an outdoor activity and how an individual's perception of risk and of their own competence can change in a specified situation. 1.5. Analyse the interplay between different levels of risk and competence and all possible combinations as part of the adventure experience paradigm . 1.6. Determine the implications of these interactions for outdoor leaders in terms of providing safe, but challenging outdoor experiences. 1.7. Identify and access tools to assist in the analysis of factors which contribute to accidents in outdoor adventure activities . |
2. Establish the context of the risk management. |
2.1. Select an outdoor activity that reflects program objectives and a suitable level of challenge for participants, with respect to the relationship between risk and competence. 2.2. Identify and assess the competence of participants for the selected outdoor activity. 2.3. Determine the acceptable degree of difficulty and risk, based on the activity aims and objectives, the conditions and the competence of the clients and leaders. 2.4. Access and analyse the organisational risk management plan for the outdoor activity. 2.5. Identify risk management strategies for the outdoor activity according to organisational policies and procedures . |
3. Apply risk management during an outdoor activity. |
3.1. Utilise a system that traces the relationship between each risk, its contributing hazards, the likelihood of the risk eventuating and the resultant consequence(s) in order to determine whether the level of risk is acceptable. 3.2. Advise participants of risk factors requiring activity modification. 3.3. Monitor the activity and adjust if risk to participants becomes unacceptable according to organisational policies and procedures. |
4. Evaluate risk management of the outdoor activity. |
4.1. Evaluate the risk management plan for the activity following the conduct of the activity to determine aspects requiring modification. 4.2. Develop a strategy to address issues raised as a result of the evaluation. 4.3. Evaluate own performance as a risk manager and obtain feedback in order to identify perceived strengths and areas for improvement. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure evaluation and management of risk in multiple outdoor activities in an environment that reflects the candidate's current or intended work role to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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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:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
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. |
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Conditions may include: |
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Types of risk as they relate to outdoor adventure experiences may include: |
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Adventure experience paradigm may include: |
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Factors which contribute to accidents in outdoor adventure activities may include: |
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Suitable level of challenge may include: |
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Risk management strategies may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Risk factors may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
Outdoor Recreation