Operate tours in a remote area

KHU-TOU-0154

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work on tours visiting remote areas. It requires the ability to use bushcraft and survival skills, operate communications equipment and conduct tours with minimal impact. There is also a focus on the ability to respond to emergency situations. The unit applies to tour operators taking customers to remote areas. Those experiences may be day or extended tours. Individuals working independently in the field, within established organisational procedures undertake this role. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.