Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
- features and inclusions of activity plans to be considered when finalising operational logistics for an activity:
- participant profiles
- equipment lists
- resource lists
- risk assessments
- location and duration of activities
- sources of information on weather and environmental conditions and how to use to ascertain activity conditions
- specific to the particular type of outdoor recreation activity:
- the effects of weather and other environmental conditions on:
- activity and management of risk
- route
- selection of equipment including personal protective and rescue equipment
- local activity venues, sites or locations suited to current conditions
- aspects of applicable state, territory, local government or land manager regulations sufficient to know where the activity may be delivered and under what conditions
- pre-departure safety and serviceability checks for equipment including personal protective and rescue equipment
- features and functions, at an overview level, of different types of communication equipment used for recreational activities, and factors that affect choice:
- radio equipment
- mobile phones and applications
- satellite phones
- alerting and tracking devices including personal locator beacons (PLBs).
- safe manual handling techniques used to avoid injury when shifting and packing equipment
- importance of loading equipment and supplies for:
- even weight distribution and load balance particular to the transportation mode and terrain (vehicle, trailer, vessel, watercraft, cycle, horse etc.)
- easy access at relevant time during activities
- waterproofing and stowing techniques used to keep clothing and equipment dry during activities.