This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify hazards, assess associated risks, take measures to eliminate or control those risks and document all processes. It covers the processes necessary to manage the particular risks associated with delivering sport, fitness, aquatic or recreation activities. It is relevant to any type of activity and can apply to planning programs and individual activity sessions, and to the implementation of safety practices for recreation venues and activities.

This unit applies to any type of sport, fitness, aquatic or recreation organisation including commercial, not-for-profit, community and government organisations. It applies to individuals who plan or deliver programs and activity sessions and to those who supervise patron safety. This includes program managers and coordinators, and activity leaders, teachers, coaches, fitness instructors and lifeguards. They may complete risk assessments independently, in consultation with others or through a team effort.

Skills for completing risk assessments for equine and outdoor recreation activities are covered in other SISO units.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

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