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Title / Apply concepts of basic risk management as an outdoor recreation leader
Level / 3 / Credits / 5
Purpose / 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
Guidance Information
1Definition
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.
2The reference text for this standard is Haddock, C. (2004) Outdoor Safety – Risk Management for Outdoor Leaders. Wellington: New Zealand Mountain Safety Council .
3All 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/.
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of basic risk management concepts for introductory outdoor recreation activities.
Performance criteria
1.1Absolute, residual and perceived risks are explained according to the reference text.
1.2Loss and gain as possible outcomes of risk are described according to the reference text.
1.3The dimensions of risk for a selected outdoor recreation activity are explained.
Rangedimensions of risk include but are not limited to – severity, frequency.
1.4The purpose and use of risk management tools used in the outdoor recreation industry are described and compared.
Rangerisk 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.
Performance criteria
2.1The key components of a risk management plan are included.
Rangekey components include but are not limited to – risk and causal factor identification, risk reduction strategies, emergency action plan.
2.2Potential losses and their causal factors are identified.
2.3Likely 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.
Outcome 3
Manage risk during a chosen outdoor recreation activity.
Performance criteria
3.1Identified risks are managed in accordance with the risk management plan.
3.2Environment is scanned to anticipate risks and hazards, and risk management strategies are implemented in accordance with current industry practice.
Rangerisks 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.
3.3Management 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.
Performance criteria
4.1Differences between the planned and actual risk management strategies are identified and explained.
4.2The strengths and weaknesses in own risk management planning are identified.
4.3An improvement strategy addressing each weakness is identified.
Rangeweaknesses may include but are not limited to – systems, structure, staff, style, skill.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 29 October 2004 / 31 December 2020
Revision / 2 / 26 January 2007 / 31 December 2020
Review / 3 / 20 August 2010 / 31 December 2020
Review / 4 / 28 March 2019 / 31 December 2020
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0099
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Skills Active Aotearoa LimitedSSB Code 101576 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2019