Required skills

literacy and numeracy skills to

read and interpret legislation and organisational policies and procedures

analyse weather and environmental information

planning and organising skills to

allocate and select equipment for overnight stay

establish and erect shelter at an appropriate site

communication skills to

interact with other participants

work as a team to set up camp and maintain a positive and safe environment

problemsolving skills to

deal with unforeseen circumstances

keep warm and sheltered in the case of extreme environmental conditions and or loss of equipment

handle and prepare food hygienically

apply minimal impact camping techniques

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of camping activities

minimal impact camping and walking codes to ensure protection of environment

equipment clothing footwear food and water required for the duration of activity

packing and maintenance techniques before during and after the activity to protect personal and group equipment and ensure prolonged life

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during activity

food and water in emergency situations to maintain health for prolonged periods

food preparation and cooking methods used in outdoor environments

sanitation procedures in outdoor environments to avoid contamination and illness

types and purposes of different shelters to enable selection and use in various weather conditions

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity including life threatening conditions

emergency procedures and potential hazards relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

makes logistical arrangements based on knowledge of the area and selects equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions and duration of the activity

applies camping techniques and adapts to contingencies that may arise such as sudden change of weather

takes precautions to maintain physical well being of self and group such as hygiene and sanitation procedures to prevent contamination and illnesses

evaluates and reflects on performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure establishment use and maintenance of a temporary or overnight site on multiple occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding site to plan logistical arrangements

a suitable outdoor location

appropriate camping equipment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of planning logistical arrangements for the activity

oral and or written questioning and reports to assess knowledge in relation to human impact on the environment

observation of establishing and maintaining an overnight shelter

observation of dealing with contingencies such as repairing and or improvising on items of essential equipment in the case of breakage or loss

written and or verbal self evaluation

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISOOPSA Minimise environmental impact

SISOOPS201A Minimise environmental impact

Activityspecific units requiring the use and maintenance of a temporary or overnight site

Information may include:

Temporary sites may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Hazards may include:

Human impact may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Equipment may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Shelter may include:

Impact on natural environment may include:

Pack up may include:

Relevant aspects may include: