| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | The Outdoor Profession |
| Unit ID: | OEEDU3800 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 079999 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
In this course, students prepare to transition into employment within the outdoor industry. They develop in depth knowledge of the relevant legislative and industry requirements for outdoor activities and apply these to develop documentation for future workplaces. Students engage with the industry including the peak and representative bodies. They consider the future employment prospects available to them. Students learn about the different employment markets within the outdoor industry and recruitment processes. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | |  | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Cite, interpret and apply the various legislation, regulations, standards codes, etc. for outdoor experiences in Australia. |
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| K2. | Examine approaches to risk management in outdoor experiences. |
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| K3. | Recommend current best-practice requirements for emergency, environmental and cultural plans for outdoor experiences. |
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| K4. | Dissect employment opportunities within the outdoor industry and consider pathways to different types of employment. |
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| K5. | Investigate the outdoor industry including the role of peak bodies and other industry groups. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Demonstrate working abilities with relevant legislation, regulations, standards codes, etc. to ensure compliance of outdoor experiences. |
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| S2. | Appraise and recommend the use of different approaches to risk management for outdoor experiences. |
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| S3. | Interpret the requirements for the development of emergency, environmental and cultural plans for outdoor experiences. |
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| S4. | Compare employment opportunities within the outdoor sector. |
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| S5. | Explain the role of peak bodies and other industry groups. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Development and evaluation of documentation for outdoor experiences that comply to relevant legislation, regulations, standards codes, etc. |
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| A2. | Engagement in the outdoor industry through events and other activities as a pathway to employment. |
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| A3. | Assemblage of a professional application including a portfolio of qualifications, logged experience etc. |
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| Unit Content: |
•Legislation relevant to outdoor experiences (including those relevant to health and safety, transport, duty of care, negligence, and other responsibilities).
•Industry codes of conduct and standards including the process used to develop and maintain them.
•Approaches to risk management in the outdoors including systems thinking, data informed decision making, and dynamic tools.
•Operational compliance including: emergency management, environmental impact, and cultural plans.
•Engaging with the outdoor industry through events and other opportunities.
•Professional standards for outdoor educators. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1. | Development of standard operating procedures including an activity specific plan; and emergency, environmental and cultural plans for outdoor experiences. | Simulated professional tasks | 40-60% | | 2. | K4, K5, S4, A3. | Development of job application for a role in the outdoor industry (including a CV, cover letter, logbook and response to selection criteria) | Professional portfolio | 40-60% | | 3. | K4, S5, A2 | Engagement in an industry event, professional learning or other relevant activity. | Participation and documentation. | S/N |
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