SITTPPD018 — Develop environmentally sustainable tourism operations

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36 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Plan for environmental sustainability.

1.1Make environmental sustainability an integral part of product planning processes.
1.2Conduct evaluations prior to any decision to establish operation.
1.3Consult stakeholders and incorporate their views into planning process.
1.4Investigate methods of managing impact.
1.5Develop strategies that provide social and economic returns to communities.
1.6Proactively seek opportunities for new, innovative and more sustainable approaches to conducting operations.
1.7Develop strategies that balance environmental sustainability and economic viability.

2 Implement environmentally sustainable operations.

2.1Establish and integrate best practice environmental standards to limit negative environmental impacts.
2.2Evaluate and use technologies for environmental best practice.
2.3Develop environmentally-friendly codes of practice for the operation and for customer use.
2.4Conduct operations according to environmentally sustainable practices, guidelines and legal requirements.
2.5Promote environmental awareness among stakeholders.

3 Evaluate environmental impact.

3.1Monitor and assess environmental impacts as part of regular management reviews.
3.2Monitor compliance with codes of practice and legislative requirements.
3.3Initiate follow-up action based on assessment of environmental impact and compliance.

Performance evidence

develop a plan for one tourism operation that supports environmental sustainability and includes: • analysis of key environmental issues • consultation with key stakeholders • evaluation of proposed operation • development of strategies and operational approaches that maximise positive impacts • integration of current legislation, regulations, guidelines and industry codes of practice
implement the above plan, complying with environmentally sustainable practices, guidelines and legal requirements
monitor and evaluate the environmental impact of the above tourism operation including: • community consultation and involvement • internal and external education programs • implementing sustainable operational initiatives: • regularly reviewing optimal group sizes • scheduling for optimal weather conditions and seasons • selecting most appropriate equipment and transport modes

Knowledge evidence

current research trends in the area of environmentally sustainable tourism operations
current and emerging issues and trends relevant to above operation and the environment
global environmental issues, including layperson’s level science associated with: • climate change • energy • land management • waste and consumption • water
relevance of environmental issues to the area or region of work and the specific features and vulnerabilities of the local environment
methods of environmental evaluation: • environmental impact study (EIS) • evaluation of organisational capacity to comply with: • environmental and community protection laws • industry and ecotourism codes of practice • social sustainability • site studies
consultation and communication mechanisms used by organisations in the product development process
strategic frameworks and operational systems and procedures that support environmentally sustainable operations
ways of balancing ecological sustainability and the economic viability of an operation
key stakeholders in the area and their roles in the tourism planning process: • consumer representatives • host community • investors • government authorities • land management agencies • suppliers of environmentally-friendly products
potential negative environmental impacts: • disturbance of flora and fauna • introduction of exotic and feral species • physical damage • pollution • visual impacts • waste issues
laws, regulations and land management requirements and guidelines: • need for permits in national parks or on land under control of traditional owners • restrictions on operations in relevant areas

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret materials describing environmental regulatory requirements and codes of practice.
Writing skills: develop plans, systems and procedures for tourism operations.
Oral communication skills: consult with diverse stakeholders on potentially divisive and nuanced issues.
Numeracy skills: perform complex calculations to assess profitability considerations.
Problem-solving skills: respond to complex internal and external management challenges.
Initiative and enterprise skills: evaluate complex issues and information, and develop strategic responses.
Planning and organising skills: coordinate interrelated planning and operational processes.

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What does an assessment tool for SITTPPD018 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SITTPPD018 needs to address all 36 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 11 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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