This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

general food preparation and cooking techniques that are commonly used in a camp site environment

numeracy skills to calculate appropriate numbers of meals and proportions of ingredients

literacy skills to read cooking and storage instructions provided by the food manufacturer and passenger profiles which include special dietary requests

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

the general principles of nutrition in relation to providing a balanced diet for customers

the key features and operation of common camp site catering equipment

thorough understanding of food safety issues that specifically relate to camp site catering

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for camp site catering waste

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

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

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to safely and hygienically prepare food in a camp site environment for touring customers using a range of common preparation and cooking techniques

knowledge of food safety issues especially as they relate to offsite catering

knowledge of general nutritional principles and the range of food options available for camp site catering

setting up operating and breaking down camp site catering equipment and preparing and serving meals within typical workplace or touring time constraints

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

demonstration of skills within a camp site environment

access to the full range of catering equipment and supplies used for preparing and providing camp site meals

involvement of appropriate numbers of people to be fed to reflect local industry needs and product profile

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess the practical skills and knowledge required to set up and operate a camp site catering facility and provide meals The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate safely setting up operating and breaking down a camp site catering facility as well as preparing and serving meals

evaluation of feedback from those fed by the candidate

review of menu plans and checklists prepared or completed by the candidate

review of posttour catering reports completed by the candidate

written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of OHS and food safety issues and regulations and requirements pertaining to the preparation of food at a camp site

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

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

SITTTOPA Load touring equipment and conduct predeparture checks

SITTTOP002A Load touring equipment and conduct pre-departure checks

SITTTOPB Set up and operate a camp site

SITTTOP004B Set up and operate a camp site

SITTTOPB Operate tours in a remote area

SITTTOP006B Operate tours in a remote area.

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role

Touring and customer factors that must be considered are:

Special meals may involve:

Food safety hazards may include:

Storage equipment may involve:

Food and beverages may be:

Food preparation techniques may include:

Cooking methods may include: