NZQA registered unit standard
20146 version 3
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Title
Apply concepts of basic risk management as an outdoor recreation
leader
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
5
This unit standard is intended for people who lead, or wish to
lead, groups participating in introductory outdoor recreation.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of basic risk management concepts for introductory
outdoor recreation activities; write a risk management plan for a
chosen outdoor recreation activity; manage risk during a
chosen outdoor recreation activity; and evaluate own
management of risk at conclusion of the outdoor recreation
activity.
Classification
Outdoor Recreation > Outdoor Management
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definition
In this context, an outdoor leader will be working in low-risk environments under
direct or indirect supervision of an instructor or guide within a safety management
system.
2
The reference text for this standard is 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.
3
All activities must comply with 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/.
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NZQA registered unit standard
20146 version 3
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of basic risk management concepts for introductory outdoor
recreation activities.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Absolute, residual and perceived risks are explained according to the reference
text.
1.2
Loss and gain as possible outcomes of risk are described according to the
reference text.
1.3
The dimensions of risk for a selected outdoor recreation activity are explained.
Range
1.4
dimensions of risk include but are not limited to – severity,
frequency.
The purpose and use of risk management tools used in the outdoor recreation
industry are described and compared.
Range
risk management tools include but are not limited to – hazard
register, risk management plan (including an emergency action
plan), organisational safety management system, emergency
response system, equipment registers and logs.
Outcome 2
Write a risk management plan for a chosen outdoor recreation activity.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The key components of a risk management plan are included.
Range
key components include but are not limited to – risk and causal
factor identification, risk reduction strategies, emergency action
plan.
2.2
Potential losses and their causal factors are identified.
2.3
Likely severity or consequence is identified for each potential loss.
2.4
The operation zone for the leader and participants is described according to the
reference text.
2.5
Strategies to manage risk to an acceptable level are consistent with current
industry practice.
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SSB Code 101576
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NZQA registered unit standard
20146 version 3
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Outcome 3
Manage risk during a chosen outdoor recreation activity.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Identified risks are managed in accordance with the risk management plan.
3.2
Environment is scanned to anticipate risks and hazards, and risk management
strategies are implemented in accordance with current industry practice.
risks and hazards may include but are not limited to – serious
injury, medical emergency, cultural issue, environmental issue,
emotional issue, loss of or damage to equipment, weather
conditions.
Range
3.3
Management of any incident that occurs during the activity is in accordance with
the emergency action plan and organisational safety management system.
Outcome 4
Evaluate own management of risk at conclusion of the outdoor recreation activity.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Differences between the planned and actual risk management strategies are
identified and explained.
4.2
The strengths and weaknesses in own risk management planning are identified.
4.3
An improvement strategy addressing each weakness is identified.
weaknesses may include but are not limited to – systems,
structure, staff, style, skill.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2015
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
29 October 2004
N/A
Revision
2
26 January 2007
N/A
Review
3
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.
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
SSB Code 101576
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NZQA registered unit standard
20146 version 3
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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
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
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