SISOPLN003 — Develop outdoor recreation programs

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What an assessment for SISOPLN003 must cover

36 assessable components: 5 elements (25 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 4 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify needs and expectations of participant groups.

1.1Identify and analyse program preferences and expectations of different consumer markets.
1.2Discuss and determine preferences, expectations, characteristics, abilities and special needs of particular client groups.
1.3Advise client of any reasons why their participants should not participate in a program.

2 Plan programs for outdoor recreation activities.

2.1Determine program objectives to meet identified participant needs.
2.2Design program to meet identified objectives, needs, participant characteristics and abilities and to enhance participation and motivation.
2.3Consult, as relevant, with client, land managers, owners and custodians for input to program design and adjust accordingly.
2.4Determine human and other resource requirements and design programs within budgetary constraints and organisational capacity to deliver.
2.5Obtain and interpret weather and environmental information and factor into forward plans.
2.6Complete program risk assessment, according to organisational policies and procedures, and design program according to determined risks and control measures.
2.7Document and present program for approval by other parties; personnel, clients, land managers, owners or custodians, as relevant.

3 Coordinate program resources.

3.1Allocate resources according to program budget and refer problems to relevant personnel.
3.2Evaluate and organise access to activity venues, sites or locations appropriate for program, participant needs and abilities.
3.3Obtain any required permits and permissions from land management authorities, owners or custodians.
3.4Identify roles of activity delivery personnel, select and roster those with appropriate skill set.
3.5Allocate organisational equipment and obtain other, as required, to meet program and participant needs.
3.6Arrange for equipment to be safely customised for use by different participant groups.
3.7Book camp sites, accommodation, catering and other resource requirements as required.

4 Develop program documents and brief delivery personnel.

4.1Determine, develop and provide information documents for client and program participants.
4.2Determine, develop and provide operational documents required by personnel delivering the recreational program.
4.3Brief delivery personnel and support staff in operational and risk management details of program.

5 Evaluate effectiveness of the program.

5.1Determine criteria for program evaluation.
5.2Liaise with delivery personnel and clients throughout program operation to identify successes, problems and difficulties.
5.3Obtain and evaluate feedback from delivery personnel, clients and participants, according to evaluation criteria.
5.4Evaluate program according to criteria and consultation with others.
5.5Modify and continuously improve current and future programs according to feedback and program evaluation.

Performance evidence

design two different outdoor recreation programs tailored to the particular needs of two different participant groups
for each of the above programs, coordinate whole of program resources
for each the above programs, develop the following documents: - information documents for client and program participants - operational documents required by delivery personnel and provide a briefing: - program plan - program risk assessment - participant profiles - two activity session plans or outlines
utilise options provided in Assessment Conditions to: - evaluate feedback from delivery personnel, client, and participants for one program - determine how to modify aspects of future programs according to evaluation

Knowledge evidence

organisational policies and procedures for completing risk assessments
different reasons and objectives for people participating in outdoor recreation activities
principles and theories of recreational programming and sequencing of activities to: - achieve objectives of different types of participants - enhance engagement and motivation - provide educational outcomes
for outdoor recreation organisations: - different types of consumer markets and different types of programs that are delivered - program preferences, expectations and special needs of different consumer markets - factors that affect general program design: - requirements of local land managers, owners and custodians - season of operation, weather and environmental conditions - organisational budget and cost expectations of market - availability of activity sites or venues - style, location and availability of accommodation to meet consumer expectations - style of catering to meet expectations and operational constraints of providing - factors that affect program design for particular client groups: - participant characteristics: - age, size and weight - current experience in the recreational activity and skill level - fitness level and physical capabilities - injuries and medical conditions - emotional, behavioural and intellectual ability or disability - objectives of program participation - budget and cost expectations - desired duration of program - preferred style of accommodation and catering - specific to the particular type of outdoor recreation activity: - factors affecting ability to participate and reasons for non-participation - suitable activity venues, sites or locations - aspects of applicable state, territory, local government, land manager, owner or custodian regulations sufficient to know: - where the activity may be delivered and under what conditions - how to obtain and maintain permits or permissions - key features of the range of equipment required and how equipment can be customised to suit different participants - sources of additional non-organisational equipment - roles of delivery personnel and level of skill required: - leaders (guides or instructors) - activity assistants - organisational support personnel - support personnel provided by client groups - acceptable ratio of participants to leaders to ensure safety - format, inclusions and use of program documents: - information documents for client and program participants - operational documents required by delivery personnel: - program plan - program risk assessment - participant profiles - session plans or outlines - participant informed consents - land manager, owner or custodian permits or permissions - methods used to evaluate recreational programs: - participant, staff and client evaluation questionnaires - debriefs with delivery personnel and client organisations - evaluation of complaints, problems, difficulties or incident reports

Foundation skills

Reading: interpret sometimes unfamiliar and potentially complex information about participant characteristics and land management requirements.
Writing: develop comprehensive recreational programs and operational documents using language easily understood by clients, participants and staff.
Self-management: take responsibility for program development from initial research through to evaluation; critically evaluate successes and failures of program to initiate improvements.

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