PLANNING OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

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Consider seeking the support and attendance of Fishcare Tasmania who may be able to provide fishing rods and other equipment in addition to fishing expertise. Fishcare Tasmania are also able to provide the latest recreational sea fishing guide book, fish measuring rulers, fish handling cloths, educational stickers and fish dehookers. Support vehicles using 4 wheel drive tracks should comply with 4 Wheel Drive Standards. (See Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment website) Qualifications/Experience Leaders/teachers should have Leadership and Management skills and experience necessary for them to work safely in remote areas such as those covered in the competencies included in the AQF Outdoor Recreation Certificate 3 (Assistant Leaders) or 4 (Leader) with specialisations in fishing. One adult must have a current Perform basic water rescue qualification (SISCAQU202A), a current CPR Certificate (HLTAID001) and knowledge of water safety. One adult must have knowledge of and ability to perform First Aid – a current Provide First Aid certificate (HLTAID003) is strongly recommended. Leaders must have knowledge and experience of: the type of fishing being undertaken, e.g. rock, river, sea potential hazards knowledge of the area visited. Venues When choosing a venue the leader must: contact land managers regarding access and fishing restrictions visit the areas to assess potential hazards establish access to emergency services ensure anglers conform with licensing requirements Inland Fisheries Service provide advice on inland venues, including advice on waters reserved for exclusive use by disabled persons and for the tuition of young people. In addition the Service is happy to provide officers to visit schools. Fishcare Tasmania provide advice on Marine fisheries sites around the state; provide support with fishing clinics; and can provide officers to visit schools and speak on sustainable fishing and rules and regulations applying to sea fisheries in Tasmania. See Section 6 - Useful Links and Resources. Ratios There may be local restrictions on the number of people who can fish in some areas, e.g. jetties, wharves, streams, local landowners. It is recommended that a minimum of two adults supervise when fishing in non-urban areas. For young people, the maximum size of land-based groups must not exceed 25 anglers, with a recommended ratio of at least one leader to ten students. However, this ratio may vary according to: Please refer to the online copy of this document (TASED-4-1765), located on the Tasmanian Department of Education’s website to ensure this version is the most recent. P a g e | 26
venue weather time of year experience and age of group program being undertaken. Young anglers (up to and including Year 7) should work in small supervised groups. Fishcare Tasmania are able to provide advice on the appropriate number for the venue and fishing expectation, i.e. numbers of fish likely to be caught. Regulations A current angling License is required to fish at any inland water in Tasmania (apart from a registered private fishery or in specified bream waters) during the open season that applies to that water, unless you are under 14 years of age. Information on fishing rules for marine waters is in the Recreational Sea Fishing Guide and for inland waters -The Tasmanian Anglers Code. Obtain these from Service Tasmania or tackle shops or download from: www.fishing.tas.gov.au, or use the Tas Fish App and/or www.ifs.tas.gov.au. Fish measuring rulers are also available to assist with fish size limit compliance. No other specific requirements beyond the Planning Requirements For All Off Campus Activities described at the beginning of these procedures, and those determined by the school’s or college’s risk management plan for the off campus activity. 4.4. Four Wheel Driving Scope No specific requirements beyond the Planning Requirements For All Off Campus Activities described at the beginning of these procedures, and those determined by the school’s or college’s risk management plan for the off campus activity. Safety In pre-trip planning consideration should be given to: environmental elements including weather, access, track conditions and technical difficulty specialist equipment required, e.g. camping, First Aid, navigation, food communications emergency procedures including meeting points and times, inter-vehicle communications, communication with emergency services, access and egress points. Before departing included in the pre-departure briefing should be: vehicle checks specialist equipment checks check no one is under the influence of drugs or alcohol explanation of minimal impact standards Please refer to the online copy of this document (TASED-4-1765), located on the Tasmanian Department of Education’s website to ensure this version is the most recent. P a g e | 27
Page 1 and 2: PROCEDURES FOR PLANNING OFF CAMPUS
Page 3 and 4: Approval ..........................
Page 5 and 6: 1. Purpose These procedures for off
Page 7 and 8: 2.2. Responsibility Responsibility
Page 9 and 10: The risk management plan will enabl
Page 11 and 12: 2.10. First aid The recommended min
Page 13 and 14: If the signed form is not returned
Page 15 and 16: Safety No specific requirements bey
Page 17 and 18: Approval Written consent about medi
Page 19 and 20: Equipment Teachers and leaders must
Page 21 and 22: Consent A signed Consent form for A
Page 23 and 24: Approval No specific requirements b
Page 25: individual and group responsibiliti
Page 29 and 30: Qualifications/Experience AQF Outdo
Page 31 and 32: standard and suitability of equipme
Page 33 and 34: Ratios The number of adults to runn
Page 35 and 36: wave ski/rescue board bodyboard/boo
Page 37 and 38: A vehicle must be available for eme
Page 39 and 40: Public pool with life guards on dut
Page 41 and 42: Qualifications/Experience No specif
Page 43 and 44: Names and a head count of all parti
Page 45 and 46: Regulations To maintain and conserv
Page 47 and 48: location of emergency facilities fo
Page 49 and 50: all participants must have canoe cl
Page 51 and 52: open crossings may be included Cros
Page 53 and 54: the area is remote from observation
Page 55 and 56: 5.4. Caving For all information on
Page 57 and 58: Equipment The following equipment s
Page 59 and 60: set limits on group movement - part
Page 61 and 62: Scuba - qualified divers: At le
Page 63 and 64: Approval No specific requirements b
Page 65 and 66: The trip leader must fully brief gu
Page 67 and 68: marine VHF radio (operators should
Page 69 and 70: Registration is essential with the
Page 71 and 72: Lead climbing, bouldering or solo c
Page 73 and 74: Multi-pitch/lead climbing The climb
Page 75 and 76: Regulations Minimal impact principl
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Snow boarders should be briefed on
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6. Useful links and resources Where
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8. Appendices Appendix 1 DoE/School
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Appendix II Department of Education
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Appendix III [Not on school letterh
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Authorised by: Liz Banks Position o
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