SITTGDE018 — Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides

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What an assessment for SITTGDE018 must cover

50 assessable components: 3 elements (10 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 27 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 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 Research information on Australia and local region.

1.1Identify subjects of potential customer interest based on direct contact with customers and consultation with industry colleagues.
1.2Identify key information sources used by guides.
1.3Evaluate credibility and reliability of information sources.
1.4Select and use formal and informal research techniques to access current, accurate and relevant information about Australia and local region.
1.5Obtain information in a culturally appropriate way.

2 Prepare information for guiding activities.

2.1Identify themes and messages from research to meet specific customer needs.
2.2Select and organise information to reflect needs of customers and the way in which information may be presented during a guiding activity.

3 Update general knowledge of Australia and local region.

3.1Identify and use opportunities to maintain currency of general knowledge about Australia and local region.
3.2Proactively seek opportunities to enhance and expand own knowledge base.
3.3Incorporate updated and expanded knowledge into guiding activities.

Performance evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
research and develop a series of three individual presentations for use in a guiding activity
the above individual presentations must:
include a broad range of information on the subject area
use credible and reliable sources of information
relate to different subject areas from the aspects of Australia including general and specific aspects of local region listed in the knowledge evidence
incorporate interpretive themes and messages adapted to the needs of different groups
organise information in a logical and suitable manner for presentation.

Knowledge evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
role of interpretation in creating a powerful customer experience
information sources frequently used by guides
aspects of Australia including general and specific aspects of local region covering:
agriculture
architecture
cultural elements
Australian Indigenous culture
current events in Australia and the local region
economy
flora, fauna and the environment
food and drinks
local dishes and produce
geography and climate
government and politics
history
shopping
sport
local tourism services and facilities
methods used to organise information:
chronologies
customer profiles:
interest profiles for particular age groups and nationalities
special interest groups
specific touring route or location information
storylines
themes or character-based note.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: research and interpret general information on Australia, specific regions and locations.
Writing skills: organise ideas and facts in a logical manner for presentation purposes.
Problem-solving skills: determine what information is relevant to specific guiding contexts.
Self-management skills: take responsibility for ongoing development of knowledge.
Technology skills: use online research systems.

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What does an assessment tool for SITTGDE018 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SITTGDE018 needs to address all 50 unit components: 3 elements with 10 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 27 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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