SITTGDE017Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities

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What an assessment for SITTGDE017 must cover

28 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 5 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare commentaries or activities for presentation to customers.

  • 1.1Select and evaluate information to meet needs of specific customers, operational contexts and timing restrictions.
  • 1.2Select or develop themes as a basis for commentaries or activities.
  • 1.3Construct commentaries or activities to maximise potential for enjoyment and learning.
  • 1.4Organise support materials in advance of tour or activity.
  • 1.5Prepare interpretive information tailored to specific audiences.

2 Present commentaries or activities to customers.

  • 2.1Use interpretive and presentation techniques to combine entertainment and learning to enhance customer experience.
  • 2.2Present current, accurate and relevant information in a logical order.
  • 2.3Present information of appropriate depth and breadth using language suited to the group.
  • 2.4Pace presentation according to timing requirements and operational context.
  • 2.5Use equipment and resources and identify and report any equipment defects promptly.
  • 2.6Maintain communication with colleagues as required by specific tour or activity circumstances.
  • 2.7Implement contingency plans when unexpected events occur and amend presentation format, order or structure to minimise impact on customer enjoyment.

3 Interact with customers.

  • 3.1Encourage customer participation within safety requirements.
  • 3.2Invite and respond to questions and feedback, ensuring involvement of whole group.
  • 3.3Where the answer to a question is not known, offer to supply the answer at a future time, or refer to other information sources.

Performance evidence

  • prepare and present at least three tour commentaries or activities to different groups of customers each related to different subject matter areas
  • use interpretive and presentation techniques to present above commentaries or activities in a manner that: is engaging, entertaining and informative; shares accurate and relevant subject matter
  • complete above activities within commercial duration and timeframes that reflect local industry product and practice.

Knowledge evidence

  • techniques for structuring commentaries and activities
  • subject matter being presented, which will vary according to context
  • role and use of the following presentation and interpretive techniques: body language, games and activities, humour, music, positioning, role play, sensory awareness exercises, storytelling, visual aids and props, voice techniques
  • characteristics of customers that can affect their needs in relation to tour activities: age, cultural background, educational level, geographic origin, language, physical factors impacting participation: hearing impairment, problems with mobility, visual impairment, special interests and requested coverage, travelling with families
  • organisational contingency plans to address: changed access arrangements, customer health, accident or behavioural issues, equipment or system failure, natural environment issues.

Foundation skills

  • Reading skills: research and analyse potentially complex information and adapt information for effective presentation.
  • Writing skills: plan and structure cohesive presentations.
  • Oral communication skills: engage with group members in a positive manner to build rapport.
  • Teamwork skills: facilitate group participation throughout tour or activity.
  • Planning and organising skills: structure and time presentations according to tour needs and the demographics of the group.

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Questions about assessing SITTGDE017

What does an assessment tool for SITTGDE017 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SITTGDE017 needs to address all 28 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 5 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for SITTGDE017?

Auditori pulls the current release of SITTGDE017 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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