Expert in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development

Expert in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development: Reference scheme

Scheme C) Unregulated profession built without regulatory references.

The reference scheme is based on the 'modelSkills Cycle' and is in line with the 'Tourism, Arts, Heritage Competence Framework (TAH-CF)'. the TAH-CF is defined in accordance with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council 2009/C 155/02 (ECVET) and the APNR (Non-Regulated Professional Activities) scheme adopted by UNI for the technical standardization of unregulated professions.”

The scheme is subjected to an initial public survey available to all stakeholders in the cultural tourism supply chain in order to collect comments and contributions useful for improving its contents. All interested parties are invited to improve the scheme by sending their contributions to info@aiptoc.it

Description

PPC19: Expert in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development

The Expert in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development is a professional figure with a high intellectual content capable of providing consultancy on environmental education, sustainable development and management of sustainable events.

The Environmental Educator has specific skills to carry out activities of:

Individualization
Knowledge of
Protection
Enhancement
Planning
Training and
Education
Consulting
Promotion

relating to environmental assets and sustainable development

Note: The Expert in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development is also considered an "Environmental Educator" as he includes the knowledge required for the role of Environmental Educator

The Expert in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development can be an employee or a self-employed worker who provides his services as an Expert/Consultant for other interested parties

Standards of Reference

European Qualification Framework (EQF)
Recommendation 2009 / C 155/02 (European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training - ECVET)
Law 4/2013 relating to non-regulated professions

Specific tasks and activities

When assigning tasks, the following distinction was made:

Fundamental tasks: indispensable tasks for the professional figure
Optional tasks: tasks additional to the fundamentals which are at the discretion of the individual professional or which depend on particular ecomuseum contexts.

The individual tasks can possibly be described by a set of specific activities associated with them.

The specific tasks and activities are listed below, associating, for each specific task or activity, the requirements of knowledge, skills and competences. Finally, a summary correlation matrix will be indicated in order to provide a synthetic and overall representation of the above.

Fundamental tasks and specific activities for all specialist profiles

T1: Carry out study and analysis activities in the field of environmental education, sustainable development and related and related disciplines
T2: Analyze the Reference Context
- 1 Identify and analyze the stakeholders (who are the interested parties)
- 2 Identify and analyze the sector legislation
- 3 Identify and analyze the environmental, economic and social context of reference
- 4: Evaluate the needs and expectations of real and potential users for the reference sector
T3: Identify purpose, objectives and type of service
T4: Design the service
T5: Communicate the service
T6: Carry out the service
- 1: Plan service activities and procedures
- 2: Manage economic resources (budget)
- 3: Manage human resources (staff)
- 4: Guarantee the correct performance of the service
- 5: Verify and monitor compliance with the applicable legislation in force
- 6: Monitor and evaluate the services provided
T7: Improve the service (continuous improvement)

Note: The term service is intended in its most complete sense and can include educational/training or consultancy activities

Optional tasks

T8: Create and curate exhibition events on environmental and sustainable themes
T9: Develop and implement environmental excursions for educational and ecotourism purposes
T10: Interfacing in a foreign language according to the territorial target of reference of its customers

Skills, Knowledge and Autonomy and Responsibility (Skills)

Note: The competences necessary for a profession, which include skills and knowledge, constitute a dynamic whole. These may vary depending on specific territorial contexts and are subject to changes over time due to factors such as technological evolution or other sectoral developments. Therefore, the examples of skills and knowledge presented here are to be considered purely indicative and not exhaustive, and will be subjected to constant revisions and updates.

The specific tasks and activities are listed below, associating the knowledge, skill, autonomy and responsibility requirements for each specific task or activity.

T1: Carry out study and analysis activities in the field of environmental education, sustainable development and related and related disciplines

Ability

SP88: Knowing how to prepare studies, reports and scientific surveys related to one's reference sector
SP90: Knowing how to coordinate or participate in scientific and editorial committees related to one's reference sector
SP92: Apply Documentary Research techniques and methodologies
SP43: Identify and evaluate the applicability of legislation on copyright and copyright
ST22: Knowing how to apply tools, including IT tools, for drafting educational reports and documents

Additional required knowledge:

KT5: Basic IT and telematic tools
KT6: IT tools for communication
KT25: Legislation on Author's Rights and Copyright
KS128: Documentary Research Methodologies
KS129: Research and teaching methodologies relating to one's reference sector
KS130: Research planning methodologies in relation to one's reference sector

T2: Analyze the Reference Context

T2.1 Identify and Analyze the stakeholders (who are the interested parties)

Ability

SQ1: Analysis skills
SP24: Identify the Strategic Stakeholders
SP96: Identify the economic and social context of the territory

Additional required knowledge:

KS125: Organizations and Institutions operating in the Environmental and Sustainability fields
KS24: Destination Management Organization (DMO)
KTN12: The environmental protection and surveillance bodies
KS256: Elements of Human (Anthropological) Geography

T2.2 Identify and Analyze sector legislation

Ability

SQ1: Analysis skills
SP1: Identify and evaluate the applicability of the rules for the protection and use of the Cultural and Landscape Heritage
SP2: Identify and evaluate the applicability of the legislation on safety in the workplace with relevance to its reference sector
SP4: Identify and evaluate the applicability of the Tourism Legislation
SP87: Identify and evaluate the applicability of the Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Legislation
SP97: Identify and evaluate the applicability of the legislation on waste
SP98: Identify and evaluate the applicability of the Alternative Energies Legislation
SP99: Identify and evaluate the applicability of the Social Responsibility Legislation

Additional required knowledge:

KS39: The legislation for the protection and use of Cultural Heritage
KS40: The criteria for the protection of cultural heritage
KS41: The various levels of protection
KS43: Landscape assets
KS47: The legislation on privacy and the tourism sector
KS48: The European Regulation 2016/679
KS49: The legislation on safety in the workplace in the tourism sector
KS106: Tourism Legislation
KS126: Principles of Sustainable Development
KS256: Elements of Human (Anthropological) Geography
KS257: Waste management
KS258: Alternative energies
KS259: Social Responsibility
KS232: Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Regulations

T2.3 Identify and analyze the environmental, economic and social context of reference

Ability

SQ1: Analysis skills
SP30: Analyze and relate the Naturalistic Heritage
SP72: Know and analyze the anthropic context of one's own territory
SP74: Know and analyze the endogenous cultural attractions of one's own territory
SP94: Knowing how to analyze the territorial context from a cultural and historical anthropological point of view

Additional required knowledge:

KS6: Nature Tourism
KS4: Social and Sustainable Tourism
KS7: Cultural Tourism
KTN: The Naturalistic Heritage
KTN1: Protected Natural Areas
KTN2: Parks and Nature Reserves
KTN3: Nature reserves
KTN4: Natura 2000 network
KTN5: Sites of Community Interest (SIC)
KTN6: Special Protection Areas (SPAs)
KTN7: Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)
KTN8: The Wetlands
KTN9: The Geosites
KTN10: Management tools for protected natural areas
KTN11: Landscape Plans
KTN13: Strategies for Biodiversity
KS223: Territorial context from a cultural and historical anthropological point of view

T2.4: Evaluate the training needs and expectations of real and potential users for the reference sector

Ability

SQ1: Analysis skills
SQ2: Ability to synthesize
SQ10: Analyze the training/educational/consulting requirements of users/beneficiaries

Additional required knowledge:

KQ2: Quality Management - Factors, indicators and standards of quality in services
KQ22: Quality Management - Factors (dimensions) and quality indicators
KS6: Nature Tourism
KS4: Sustainable Tourism
KS29: Territorial Marketing
KQ33: Quality Management - Stakeholder Requirements Analysis
KT26: Methods and tools for analyzing training/educational needs

T3: Identify purpose, objectives and type of service (service characteristics)

Ability

SP93: Classify and evaluate the various types of educational paths
SP22: Evaluate the applicability of European, national and regional policies on the environment and sustainable development

Additional required knowledge:

KS85: European, national and regional policies on the environment and sustainable development
KS222: Characteristics of environmental education services
KS262: Characteristics of environmental consultancy services
KS221: Environmental educational paths (classification and basic concepts)
KS192: Physical geography (knowledge and basic concepts)
KS193: Anthropic geography (knowledge and basic concepts)
KS256: Elements of Human (Anthropological) Geography

T4: Design the service

Ability

SQ1: Analysis skills
SQ11 Design processes and services necessary for the provision of the educational service
SQ12: Implement, document and classify core processes
SQ14: Propose process changes to facilitate and rationalize improvements
SQ18: Identify, understand and evaluate quality factors, indicators and standards for educational activities
SP76: Analyze the Physical Geographical Context of the Territory
SP85: Analyze the Botanical, Zoological and Anthropic Context of the Territory
SP3: Evaluate the applicability of funding for the sector supply chain
CTS83: Develop the educational service on the basis of one's specialist knowledge and the local context of reference

Additional required knowledge:

KQ1: Quality Management - The UNI EN ISO 9001 standard
KQ22: Quality Management - Factors (dimensions) and quality indicators
KQ11: Quality Management - Design and development;
KT18: Design and Planning of Educational/Training Paths
KS191: Physical geography (knowledge and basic concepts)
KS198: Support services to the basic offer
KS99 Risk Management
KS206: Competent services and authorities in the event of accidents or sudden illnesses
KS208: Notions of Botany, Zoology and Anthropic Geography of the reference territory
KT5: Basic IT and telematic tools
KT16: Corporate Organizational Models
KS85: European, national and regional policies on the environment and sustainable development
KS50: Sector loans
KS224: Principles of nutrition education
KS225: Elements of natural sciences applied to the exercise dedicated to the exercise of environmental education activities
KS226:Elements of history applied to the exercise dedicated to the exercise of environmental education activities
KS227: Elements of anthropology applied to the exercise dedicated to the exercise of environmental education activities
KS228: Agenda 21
KS229: Agenda 2030
KS255: Methodologies and techniques of Education for sustainable development
KS216: Principles of Sustainable Development

T5: Communicate the service

Expertise

Ability

SP8: Develop a Communication Plan for the reference sector
SP11: Identify the web technologies to be used for territorial marketing
ST1: Ability to communicate
ST6: Identify and apply IT tools for communication

Additional required knowledge:

KQ34: Quality Management - Internal and external communication
KS30: Tourism and Communication
KS31: The Communication Plan
KS32: Online Marketing and Promotion
KS33: Web Marketing Techniques
KS34: Social Marketing
KS100: Information technology for communication

T6: Realize the educational service

T6.1: Planning educational service activities and procedures

Ability

SQ5: Ability to plan the educational service on the basis of the type of target group of the service and the pre-established time
SQ3: Organizational skills
SQ13: Implementing Procedures and Operating Instructions for Quality

Additional required knowledge:

KQ7: Quality Management - Planning and monitoring of the service
KQ8: Quality Management - The procurement system
KQ4: Quality Management - System Documentation; the Manual; Procedures and Operating Instructions;
KS101: Basic IT and Telematics
KS127: Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of training events

T6.2: Managing economic resources (budget)

Ability

ST9: Use corporate accounting and administration tools

Additional required knowledge:

KQ8: Quality Management - The procurement system
KS103: Business Administration
KT9: Business administration and accounting tools

T6.3: Manage human resources (staff)

Ability

SQ9: Identify skills gaps for quality
SP18: Identify skills and competences gaps for the reference sector
ST2: Group management skills
ST3: Conflict management skills

Additional required knowledge:

KQ5: Quality Management - The management of human resources
KS104: Communication and Conflict Management
KS105: Communication styles and effective communication
KT13: Contracts

T6.4: Ensure the correct performance of the educational service

Ability

SQ4: Ability to control
SP77: Know how to use organizational techniques and methodologies for environmental education services
SP86: Ability to relate and inform in relation to the context of the education service
ST21: Ability to respect deadlines and programmes
SP36: Carry out training/education with reference to subjects related to one's profession
SP45: Develop educational projects in the relevant sector
SP46: Taking care of and managing educational services in the reference sector
ST1: Ability to communicate also in relation to the different characteristics, typologies and expectations of the users/beneficiaries
ST3: Conflict management skills
SP87: Ability to organize rescue with the competent and available services in the area

Additional required knowledge:

KQ6: Quality Management – Logistic resources: equipment and working environment
KQ9: Quality Management - Production and provision of the service;
KQ10: Quality Management - Identification and traceability;
KS208: Notions of Botany, Zoology and Anthropic Geography of the reference territory
KS210: Elements of Ethology (Behavioral Biology)
KS211: Elements of Naturalistic Disclosure
KS212: Elements of Environmental Interpretation
KS213: Environmental Education and Sustainability
KS214: Elements of Ecology and Biodiversity
KT19: Realization and Management of Training/Educational Paths
KS230: Methods and techniques for creating and organizing educational and ecotourism itineraries
KS112: Teaching techniques and methodologies
KS231: Animation techniques
KTN13: Strategies for Biodiversity
KT1: Communication
KT2: Group management techniques
KT3: Conflict Management Techniques
KT24: Elements of Leadership and Group Psychology
KS99 Risk Management
KS206: Competent services and authorities in the event of accidents or sudden illnesses
KS128: Elements of Pedagogy

T6.5: Verify and check compliance with applicable legislation in force

Ability

SQ4: Ability to control
SP2: Check the correct application of the safety regulations in the workplace
SP4: Verify the correct application of the Tourism Legislation
SP42: Verify the correct application of the legislation on privacy
SP87: Identify and evaluate the applicability of the Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Legislation

Additional required knowledge:

KS47: The legislation on privacy and the tourism sector
KS49: The legislation on safety in the workplace
KS52: Consumer protection legislation
KS106: Tourism Legislation
KS232 Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Regulations
KTN12: The environmental protection and supervisory bodies
KT20: Waste disposal regulation
KT27: Hygiene and Food Safety
KT28: Risk analysis and prevention based on the reference context

T6.6: Monitor and evaluate the educational services provided

Ability

SQ20: Apply monitoring methodologies and techniques
SQ21: Apply Customer Satisfaction methodologies and techniques
SQ22: Monitor and Evaluate the provision of services

Additional required knowledge:

KQ13: Quality Management - Monitoring and measurement of processes and services
KQ14: Quality Management - The Management of Non-Conformities and Corrective Actions
KQ15: Quality Management - Evaluation of the quality of services

T7: Improving the educational offer (continuous improvement)

Ability

SQ14: Propose process changes to facilitate and rationalize improvements
SQ16: Evaluate and analyze individual processes to identify corrective and improvement actions

Additional required knowledge:

KQ35: Quality Management - Continuous Improvement

Optional tasks

T8: Create and curate exhibition events on environmental themes

Ability

SP14: Contribute to the correct management of exhibition events on environmental issues
SP70: Identify and classify the various types of events
SP39: Apply multimedia presentation techniques
SP42: Knowing how to organize the location and the "staging" of the event

Additional required knowledge:

KQ26: Event quality standard
KS233: Planning and implementation of events on environmental issues
KS109: Events: Classification and basic concepts
KS111: Sustainability of Events
KS183: Characteristics of Events
KS187: Protection of Locations and Places used for events
KS188: The legislation relating to Authorizations and Permits regarding events

CTT6: IT tools for communication

CTT26: Videoconferences and Webinairs

T9: Develop and implement environmental excursions for educational and ecotourism purposes

Ability

SP40: Know how to verify the usability of the route
SP81: Ability to identify equipment and equipment and evaluate their adequacy
ST21: Ability to respect deadlines and programmes
SP37: Know how to plan and coordinate the maintenance of equipment and equipment
SP79: Ability to use knowledge of cartography, topography and orientation
SP82: Ability to rationally adapt and modify the route based on unexpected events

Additional required knowledge:

KS209: Hiking equipment and equipment (classification, management and maintenance)
KS199: Organizational techniques and methodologies for hiking routes
KS200: Theories and techniques for drafting an itinerary
KS201: Cartography, Topography and orientation techniques
KS202: Paths and Signage
KS203: Hiking Theories and Techniques
KS204:The objective risks of hiking and personal protection
KS205: Elements of Meteorology and Climatology
KS1: Logistics
KS200: Theories and techniques for drafting an itinerary
KS199: Organizational techniques and methodologies for hiking trails
KS201: Cartography, Topography and orientation techniques
KS202: Paths and Signage
KS203: Hiking Theories and Techniques

T10: Interfacing in a foreign language according to the territorial target of reference of its customers

Ability

ST8 Use foreign languages in the workplace according to the territorial target of reference of its customers

Additional required knowledge:

KS113: At least one foreign language in relation to the territorial target of reference of its customers

VI EQF level

Profile Evaluation Criteria

To certify the possession of skills, it is proposed to take into consideration methodologies that take into account the following aspects in a non-mutually exclusive manner, i.e. possibly in combination with each other:

Qualifications awarded in the academic field (Formal Learning)
Specific Training (Non-Formal Learning)
Work or Professional Experience (Informal Learning)

Work or professional experience can be demonstrated through various tools including:

Curriculum Vitae
Professional portfolio
Objective placement on the market (awards, regional, national or international recognition)
Publications (scientific or editorial)

Requirements for access to the professional figure

Since the professional figure is not organized in an order or college, the requirements may vary based on the relevant Professional Association or other criteria established by the individual interested parties. Below are the requirements adopted by AITOC - Italian Association of Tourism Professionals and Cultural Operators.

Reference diagram: Expert in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development (SP/TAH-CF/PPC19)

Requirements for access to the professional figure

Having attended specific training courses for the professional figure in question organized/recognized by Universities, Regions or professional associations established pursuant to law 4/2013 and recognized by the MISE.

Having attended a specific training course whose contents and assessment methods comply with this standard.

Having attended a specific training course whose contents are specified by UNI standards, where existing, as long as they are consistent with the competence in question. (standard not yet present)

Be included in the Registers of Professional Associations established pursuant to law 4/2013 and recognized by the MISE provided that they refer to the professional figure in question and have obtained a Quality Certificate and Professional Qualification pursuant to law 4/2013

Be included in Regional Registers/Lists where this figure has previously been regulated by regional legislation.

Degree in: Natural, environmental or equivalent sciences, Geological sciences, Education and communication sciences, Modern literature with an educational focus and at least one year, even if not continuous, of proven work or professional experience as an environmental educator

At least 3 years of proven work or professional experience as an environmental educator and having passed a specific exam aimed at evaluating the knowledge, skills and competences required by this standard.

Be tourism professionals in the capacity of guides or companions, possess a Quality and Qualification Certificate issued pursuant to Law 4/2013 by a professional association authorized by the MISE and have attended an additional training course whose contents complete the knowledge required from to this standard and not yet possessed by such professionals.

Note: The Certification of Quality and Professional Qualification requested has no relevance, pursuant to paragraph 6 of article 2 of law 4/2013, with any activities regulated by law which remain within the scope of the qualifications provided for by current legislation.

Be tourism professionals in the capacity of guides or companions, possess a Quality and Qualification Certificate issued pursuant to Law 4/2013 by a professional association authorized by the MISE and have passed a specific exam aimed at evaluating the knowledge, skills and competences required by the to this standard and not yet in the possession of such professionals.

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