NZQA registered unit standard
28516 version 1
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Title
Prepare for, participate in, and evaluate an outdoor experience as a
member of a group
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
15
This unit standard is intended for people who are participating
as a member of group under the direct supervision of an
experienced leader.
People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for,
participate in, and evaluate participation in outdoor experiences
as a member of a group.
Classification
Outdoor Recreation > Outdoor Experiences
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definition
Current industry practice refers to practices promoted through industry national
forums, newsletters, and assessments which are generally accepted by experienced
practitioners as safe, relevant, and consistent with sustainable practices. These will
be consistent with any applicable legislation, standards, codes, requirements or
manufacturer’s recommendations.
2
For assessment purposes:
The candidate must be assessed as a member of a group under the direct
supervision of an experienced leader. The leader will hold responsibility for the
development of all plans relevant to the experience and is responsible for all riskbased decision making for the group.
The candidate’s behaviour must demonstrate environmental care and consideration
of other users of the area, consistent with Leave No Trace principles and current
industry practice. This includes, where applicable, seeking consents from land
managers and local hapū or iwi.
Evidence must be provided for the planning, participation and evaluation of a
minimum of three outdoor experiences. The three outdoor experiences could be for
the same activity type or a range of activities.
3
The following legislation, code, and other publications and their amendments are
relevant to this unit standard: Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; Accident
Compensation Act 2001; Sport New Zealand (formerly SPARC), Outdoor Activities –
Guidelines for Leaders (Wellington: Author, 2005) http://www.sportnz.org.nz/. Ministry
of Education, EOTC Guidelines – Bringing the Curriculum Alive (Wellington: Author,
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2009) http://www.tki.org.nz, Bushcraft Manual, Mountain Safety Council Risk
Management for Outdoor Leaders Manual, Mountain Safety Council
http://www.mountainsafety.org.nz/Resources/default.asp, Leave No Trace principles,
http://www.leavenotrace.org.nz/, Outdoor Safety Code, Water Safety Code, Boat
Safety Code.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare for own participation in an outdoor experience.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Objectives of the proposed outdoor recreation experience are identified.
Range
1.2
Key considerations for the planned outdoor experience are identified in
accordance with the plan.
Range
1.3
food selection, safe water options, site or route selection, potential
environmental impacts, contingency plans, emergency equipment
and first aid supplies
Personal gear selection is justified with respect to the anticipated environment
and conditions in accordance with the plan.
Range
1.4
personal objectives, group objectives
gear may include but is not limited to – cooking equipment,
technical equipment, clothing and footwear, communication
device, sleeping and shelter equipment, first aid kit.
Gear is packed effectively in accordance with current industry practice.
Range
must include – personal gear, group gear
may include but is not limited to – weight, weather protection,
distribution, access, contamination, comfort, balance, waterproof.
Outcome 2
Participate in an outdoor experience as a member of a group.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The technical skills required to participate in the outdoor experience are safely
demonstrated in accordance with the relevant safety code and current industry
practice.
2.2
Personal safety and wellbeing is maintained.
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may include but is not limited to – know your limits, fitness, culture,
attitudes, fears, physical considerations, pre-existing medical
conditions, hazard awareness.
Range
2.3
Impact of own actions and behaviours on group is identified and managed in
terms of group safety, morale, team work and outdoor experience objectives.
2.4
Communication with group leader and other group members is clear and
intentions are understood.
2.5
Procedures in the event of an emergency are demonstrated.
Outcome 3
Evaluate participation in an outdoor experience as a member of a group.
Range
evaluation may include but is not limited to – self review, feedback.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Participation in the outdoor experience is evaluated in terms of own
performance as an individual and as a member of a group.
3.2
The outdoor experience is evaluated in terms of the preparation and planning
considerations.
3.3
Areas for improvement are identified in terms of planning for future participation
in outdoor experiences as a member of a group.
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
17 September 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0099
This CMR 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,
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.
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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.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the CMRs. The CMR 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 at info@skillsactive.org.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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