NZQA registered unit standard
20148 version 2
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Title
Instruct in skills for risk management for outdoor recreation
Level
6
Purpose
Credits
4
This unit standard is intended for instructors in outdoor
recreation who are responsible for instruction in risk
management.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for
instructing in skills for risk management; teach risk
management; demonstrate effective instruction techniques for
risk management instruction; and evaluate the effectiveness of
the instruction provided.
Classification
Outdoor Recreation > Outdoor Management
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Recommended: Unit 451, Manage risk for an outdoor activity;
Unit 20145, Demonstrate knowledge of theories and processes
associated with instructing in the outdoors; and any one of the
following unit standards; Unit 14222, Instruct in multi-night ontrack tramping; Unit 14224, Instruct kayaking on Grade II
whitewater; Unit 16633, Instruct in basic mountaineering skills;
Unit 20131, Instruct in horizontal caving; and Unit 20154,
Instruct in single-pitch rock climbing; or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
In order to be assessed against this unit standard the candidate must have logged a
minimum of ten instruction sessions, three of which must be in risk management. A
session involves a minimum of two hours instruction. When gaining the instructional
experience the candidate must be directly supervised whilst engaging in role of the
instructor. The candidate must not have any responsibility for clients, although he or
she must be responsible for him or herself.
2
For information on risk management refer to Haddock, C. (2004) Outdoor safety – risk
management for outdoor leaders. Wellington: New Zealand Mountain Safety Council
http://www.mountainsafety.org.nz, info@mountainsafety.org.nz.
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All activities must comply with any relevant environmental, legislative and/or regulatory
requirements set out in the New Zealand Environmental Care Code, Health and Safety
in Employment Act 1992, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Act
2001, and their subsequent amendments. The New Zealand Environmental Care Code
is available from the Department of Conservation, Head Office, PO Box 10420,
Wellington 6143 or at http://www.doc.govt.nz/.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare for instructing in skills for risk management.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The instructional objectives and requirements are identified.
1.2
Lesson plans are prepared to meet the learning objectives, taking into
consideration the needs of the group, and people, equipment and environment
issues.
Range
1.3
plans may include but are not limited to – content, progressions,
resources, environmental factors, contingencies, current
professional technical information, balance of theory and practical
components, retaining a positive learning experience.
Evaluation methods and requirements are identified.
Outcome 2
Teach risk management.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Instruction in risk management theory is provided.
Range
instruction includes but is not limited to – types, outcomes and
causes of risk; strategies to manage risk; key components of an
emergency action plan.
2.2
Instruction in identifying, comparing, and evaluating leader and personal
competencies for outdoor activities is provided.
2.3
Instruction in demonstrating and evaluating risk management skills whilst
leading an activity is provided.
Range
instruction includes but is not limited to – identifying risk and
causal factors, managing risk whilst leading an activity, identifying
strengths and areas for improvement, risk management skills,
identifying strategies for future improvement.
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Outcome 3
Demonstrate effective instruction techniques for risk management instruction.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Instruction skills and techniques are demonstrated that are relevant to the
needs of the group and enable them to achieve the skills.
Range
skills and techniques may include but are not limited to – different
teaching styles, teaching progressions, checking for individual
understanding after presenting skill progressions, adapting plans
to suit needs, responsiveness to group dynamics, maintaining a
positive environment;
needs may include but are not limited to – individual’s initial skill
and understanding, different learning speeds, different learning
styles, different communication styles.
3.2
Rapport and/or a learning partnership is effectively established with the
participants.
3.3
Progress of each participant is evaluated and accurate feedback is delivered in
a manner that matches the needs and learning styles of each participant.
Range
3.4
feedback manner may include but is not limited to – constructive,
timely, verbal, visual.
The instructor projects and communicates enthusiasm and enjoyment for the
activities and environment throughout the sessions to the satisfaction of the
participants.
Outcome 4
Evaluate the effectiveness of the instruction provided.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The plans and objectives are evaluated against actual outcomes and reasons
for changes are provided and justified.
4.2
The instructional components of the sessions are evaluated for strengths and
areas for improvement.
Planned review date
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
29 October 2004
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
2
20 August 2010
N/A
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0099
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, or
an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can
report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading
to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Skills Active Aotearoa Limited info@skillsactive.org.nz if you wish to
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