FIELD                 COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

 

Review of Adventure Based Learning unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

Id

Outdoor Recreation

Adventure Based Learning

467, 468, 470, 471, 473, 474, 17153, 17154, 17155

 

The Sport, Fitness and Recreation Industry Training Organisation (Sfrito) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          February 2008

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2013

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

These unit standards were reviewed by Sfrito in response to industry feedback that they were not fit for purpose or reflective of industry needs.  During 2005 Sfrito established a focus group made up of industry representatives to review these standards and identify any gaps.  As a result of this review, several new standards were developed to create improved pathways for personal and career development and maximise the effectiveness of these standards for people in school, provider, and workplace settings.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

The review process has resulted in the following changes to the unit standards:

·         Unit standard 17153, 17154, and 17155 were replaced by unit standards 24665, 24666 and 24667 respectively.  Unit standards 24666 and 24667 are now focused on instruction of ropes course activities, and the credits required have decreased from 15 to 5 and 8 respectively.

·         Introduction of unit standard 24663 specifically for school (peer) leadership situations.

·         Introduction of unit standard 24664 for the assessment of people responding to non-routine situations and rescues on high ropes courses.

·         Unit standards 467, 470 and 473 had only minor editorial changes.

·         Unit standards 468, 471, and 474 had a decrease in credit from 7 to 6.

·         Changes were made to the special notes of all Adventure Based Learning unit standards including changes to definitions and the inclusion of notes about legislative and regulatory requirements, and minimum assessor requirements.

 

Unit standards categorised as category C or D expire at the end of December 2010.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

Current Accreditation for

Accreditation extended to

Nature of accreditation

Id

Level

Nature of accreditation

Id

Level

Standard

17153, 17154, or 17155

5

Standards

24663

3

24664-24667

5

Standard

468, 471, or 474

3

Standard

24663

3

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

None.

 

Impact on existing qualifications

 

Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.

 

Affected

The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set

The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits

The qualification lists a C or D category standard

Not materially affected

The qualification lists a standard that has a new title

The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

 

The following Sfrito qualification is affected by the outcome of this review and will be revised in 2008.

 

Qualification title

Standard in the qualification

National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction) with strands in Adventure Based Learning, Kayaking, Mountaineering, Single Pitch Rock Climbing, and Tramping [Ref: 0733]

17153, 17154, 17155

 

The following qualification is also affected by the outcome of this review.  The standard setting body (SSB) has been advised that it requires revision.

 

Qualification title

Standard in the qualification

SSB Name

National Certificate in Youth Development Programmes (Conservation Corps and Youth Service Corps) [Ref: 0907]

17153, 17154, 17155

Learning State

 

Review Categories and changes to classification, title, level and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

 

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Subfield         Outdoor Recreation

Domain          Adventure Based Learning

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

467

Demonstrate personal and social development through participation in adventure based learning

2

3

B

468

Assist in facilitation of adventure based learning activities for the development of participants

Assist in facilitation of an adventure based learning programme for the development of the participants

3

7

 

 

6

B

470

Demonstrate personal and social development through participation in low ropes course activities

Demonstrate personal and social development through participation in a low ropes course programme

2

3

B

471

Assist in facilitation of low ropes course activities for the development of participants

Assist in facilitation of a low ropes course programme for the development of the participants

3

7

 

6

B

473

Demonstrate personal and social development through participation in high ropes course activities

Demonstrate personal and social development through participation in a high ropes course programme

2

3

B

474

Assist in facilitation of high ropes course activities for the development of participants

Assist in facilitation of a high ropes course programme for the development of the participants

3

7

 

6

B

17153

 

 

24665

Facilitate adventure based learning activities for personal and social development of participants

Facilitate adventure programmes for the personal and social development of the participants

5

 

 

5

15

 

 

15

C

17154

 

24666

Facilitate low ropes course activities for personal and social development of participants

Instruct a programme using low ropes course activities

5

 

5

15

 

5

C

17155

 

 

24667

Facilitate high ropes course activities for personal and social development of participants

Instruct a programme using high ropes course activities

5

 

 

5

15

 

 

8

C

24663

Demonstrate leadership while participating in an adventure based learning programme

3

3

NEW

24664

Respond to non-routine situations and perform rescues when using high ropes courses

5

9

NEW