Outdoor Recreation Training Package Products Update

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1 Outdoor Recreation Training Package Products Update

2 Aims of the current VET model Restructure effective Jan 2016 Strengthen industry leadership Better alignment with jobs in the modern economy Prioritise the development and review of training products Achieve collaboration across stakeholders

3 Background Consultation process started in 2013/14 Papers that inform the update Training for the Outdoor Recreation Sector Future Priorities Dec Outdoor Recreation Training Package Products Proposed Future Directions Report Feb. 2017

4 Key foci Job role alignment Standards for Training Packages 2012 Respond to recommendations from ASQA Reduce duplication Review core packaging rules

5 Key foci Careful and measured review of assessment requirements Reduce the need to repeat unit content Provide opportunity for continued addition of skills sets Parallel external skills awards

6 We are here Industry proposal Business Case Commissioning of training package development Review and development in consultation with industry Draft 2 Validation Draft Case for endorsement Lodged with the AISC for approval Industry Reference Committee Technical Advisory Committee Technical Advisory Committee Expert Working Groups Public Validation Draft 1 Public Consultation

7 Expert Working Groups

8 The review will include 4 qualifications 291 Units of Competency 76 Skills Sets

9 Qualifications Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation Diploma of Outdoor Recreation

10 AQF Level II III IV V (Diploma) Qualification title Certificate II in Outdoor Activity Skills Certificate III in Outdoor Certificate IV in Outdoor Diploma of Outdoor Job title Activity Assistant Leader Leader/ Instructor Manager or Facilitator or Senior Instructor

11 AQF Level II III IV V (Diploma) Qualification title Certificate II in Outdoor Activity Skills Certificate III in Outdoor Certificate IV in Outdoor Diploma of Outdoor Job title Activity Assistant Assistant Leader/Leader Leader/ Instructor Manager or Facilitator or Senior Instructor Plan Implement and Evaluate Outdoor Activity Activity, Participants, Outcomes, Equipment Skill and Knowledge Participate and assist Access and Implement Activity (Plan do review) Adapt, Evaluate, Review Program Design, plan, cost - review with client Program

12 AQF Level II III IV V (Diploma) Qualification title Certificate II in Outdoor Activity Skills Certificate III in Outdoor Certificate IV in Outdoor Diploma of Outdoor Job title Activity Assistant Assistant Leader/Leader Leader/ Instructor Manager or Facilitator or Senior Instructor Plan Implement and Evaluate Outdoor Activity Activity, Participants, Outcomes, Equipment Skill and Knowledge Participate and assist Access and Implement Apply leadership strategies to facilitate adventure activities Adapt, Evaluate, Review Activity (Plan do review) Program Communication, Intrapersonal Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service Skills and Knowledge Follow and group work Lead (conduct) Supervise Manage Design, plan, cost - review with client Program

13 AQF Level II III IV V (Diploma) Qualification title Certificate II in Outdoor Activity Skills Certificate III in Outdoor Certificate IV in Outdoor Diploma of Outdoor Job title Activity Assistant Assistant Leader/Leader Leader/ Instructor Manager or Facilitator or Senior Instructor Plan Implement and Evaluate Outdoor Activity Activity, Participants, Outcomes, Equipment Skill and Knowledge Participate and assist Access and Implement Apply leadership strategies to facilitate adventure activities Adapt, Evaluate, Review Activity (Plan do review) Program Communication, Intrapersonal Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service Skills and Knowledge Follow and group work Lead (conduct) Supervise Manage Design, plan, cost - review with client Program Risk Management and Safety RM Models, Decision Making, Judgement, Emergency response Skills & Knowledge Follow Understand, briefing, manage, ask for help Interpret, adapt, refine, report Develop, support, review

14 Job Role Alignment & AQF Level Work Environment Autonomy & Problem Solving Program Design & planning Weather & Environment Own Technical Skill Risk Assessment Intrapersonal Interpersonal Outdoor Instruction Methods Risk Management Facilitation Core Activity

15 SIS Sport and recreational units the activity, instructing and guiding Ability to do it Recreation & Sports activity units Instructors require the skill and knowledge in order to teach it. Guides require the skill and knowledge to guide others for enjoyment. Ability to instruct Instruct, Teach, Coach units Units for those who teach Instructors facilitate the progressive acquisition of recreational or competitive sport skills. (contextualised TAE content?) Who is taught? People wanting to develop the recreational skill for enjoyment independently Competitors paid or unpaid Other instructors Guides Others in the community may want the skill, e.g. people who ride for enjoyment. However, units exist to describe workplace skills for jobs. They do not exist for recognition of recreational or sports skills. Ability to guide Guiding units Units for those lead people and manage logistics for group activities. Guides demonstrate the skill and supervise others participating in the activity. Who is guided? People wanting to enjoy the activity Not seeking to develop the skill

16 Qualification structure Unit Code Planning skills SISOPLN00x SISOPLN00x SISOPLN00x SISOPLN00x Unit Name Plan outdoor recreation activities Finalise operation of outdoor recreation activities Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks for outdoor recreation activities Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities (also used in the field) Guiding or instructional skills (one or the other or potentially both, depending on job role) SISOFLD00x Guide outdoor recreation activities SISOFLD00x Instruct outdoor recreation skills First aid, rescue and emergency response skills which will vary depending on the context HLTAID003 SISOFLD00x SISORES002 SISORES003 SISXEMR001 SISXEMR002 Provide first aid Provide first aid in remote locations Perform vertical rescues Perform complex vertical rescues Respond to emergency situations Coordinate emergency responses

17 Other in the field skills which will vary depending on the context SISOFLD00x SISOFLD00x SISOFLD00x SISOFLD00x SISOFLD00x Minimise environmental impact Select, set up and operate a temporary orovernight site Navigate in tracked environments Navigate in difficult or trackless environments Navigate in unmodified environments Abseiling activity skills which will vary depending on the context SISOABS002 Abseil single pitch descents SISOABS003 Abseil multi pitch descents on natural surfaces SISOABS004 Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on artificial surfaces SISOABS005 Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces SISOABS006 Establish ropes for multi pitch abseiling on natural surfaces Other skills may be required, some may not apply to the abseiling context, but to other types of activity leaders SISXCAI006 Facilitate groups SISOABL001 SISOABL002 SISXCCS001 SISXCCS003 SISXFAC001 Assist in facilitating adventure-based learning activities Facilitate adventure-based learning activities Provide quality service Address client needs Maintain equipment for activities

18 Assessment Skill and knowledge evidence More prescriptive Number of times

19 What next Review and development in consultation with industry Draft 2 Validation Draft Case for endorsement Lodged with the AISC for approval Technical Advisory Committee Technical Advisory Committee Expert Working Groups Public Validation Draft 1 Public Consultation

20 Stay in contact Liz Horne

21 AQF Level II III IV V (Diploma) Qualification title Certificate II in Outdoor Activity Skills Certificate III in Outdoor Certificate IV in Outdoor Diploma of Outdoor and Management Job title Activity Assistant (might be a trainee) Leader Leader/ Instructor Manager or Facilitator or Senior Leader/Senior Instructor Work environment Pathway qualification - no vocational outcome. Works in controlled and uncontrolled environments. Works independently in a relatively controlled environment or in an uncontrolled environment under supervision. Depending on the stream chosen (Business Management, Adventure-based Learning, or Technical), works at a senior level, with the possibility of specialisation in logistics and/or risk. Activity skills and knowledge Participates in an outdoor activity. Underpinning knowledge of the activity. High-level activity skills. Underpinning knowledge of the activity and may hold a high level of activity skills. Instruction Understands their role in a group. Undertakes a low level of Instruction. Facilitates/ instructs activities. May facilitate/ instruct activities depending on chosen stream and role. Trip type N/A Extended/ potentially uncontrolled Extended/ uncontrolled setting. If relevant, extended/ uncontrolled setting. setting within defined parameters. Risk Level Knows how to keep own self safe when participating in an activity. Low level of program risk. High level of program risk. Organisational risk. Risk assessment N/A Follows and applies existing risk assessment guidelines Interprets and adapts existing risk assessment based on group characteristics and weather/ seasonal factors. Risk Management organisationally managed Planning N/A Interprets and adapts existing activity plan based on group characteristics and weather seasonal factors. Completes risk assessment for outdoor activity/trip and creates and implements a risk management plan based on Adventure Activity Standards (AAS)( where applicable). Creates and implements an activity plan based on risk assessment using AAS, based on group characteristics, equipment and weather/ seasonal/ environmental factors, within organisational guidelines. Establishes and maintains organisational risk management plan based on AAS (where applicable) and organisational policy. Able to assess risk across various activity groups. Develops and co-ordinates programs at an organisational level based on AAS and organisational policy.