This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to develop outdoor recreation programs for any type of recreational activity, to plan whole of program operational logistics, and to evaluate, modify and continuously improve programs.

Programs may be developed for general consumer groups or customised to the needs of a particular client group. Programs could consist multiple and different sessions for the same group or a series of the same session for different groups.

This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation programs including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.

It applies to senior personnel who work autonomously and who are responsible for making decisions at an organisational level. This includes program managers and senior leaders, guides or instructors, who may also deliver the program.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.