This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and use current and emerging information on the holiday park and resort industry. This includes industry structures, technology, laws and ethical issues specifically relevant to the holiday park and resort industry. Holiday park and resort personnel integrate this essential knowledge on a daily basis to work effectively in the industry.

This unit applies to the holiday park and resort sector and people working at different levels. Managers will use more formal research to attain specialised and comprehensive knowledge which supports product planning, marketing and strategic management activities. This is covered within other units of competency.

This unit is not about having in-depth knowledge but focuses on the ability to source and interpret information relevant to day-to-day activities in order to maximise performance.

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.