Required skills

communication skills to provide advice to participants on waste disposal requirements and camp site behaviour

literacy skills to

read and interpret tour itineraries and customer information

read and interpret land management requirements

read and interpret manufacturer instructions

planning and organising skills to coordinate the set up operation and break down of a camp site

problemsolving skills to monitor and respond to potentially unpredictable operational and service challenges

Required knowledge

health and safety issues to be considered when setting up operating and breaking down a camp site including those related to

open fires

handling and disposal of waste

safe manual handling for heavy equipment

features of a desirable camp site including considerations related to

type of ground

level of ground

position of trees

proximity to water

local fauna

shade and shelter

sustainability considerations for camp site operations including those related to

environmentally or culturally sensitive areas and associated minimal impact practices

industry codes of practice

handling and disposal of waste including human waste

use of water sources

laws regulations and land management requirements and guidelines

need for permits in national parks or on land under control of traditional owners

restrictions on camp site operations and use of open fires

operational features of standard camping equipment

challenges and issues that arise during camp site stays and ways to respond

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 ability to

select set up and safely operate a camp site with minimal negative environmental and social impact for a minimum of one night

safely operate of a range of camping equipment

demonstrate knowledge of potential environmental impacts of operating a camp site and associated minimal impact practices

demonstrate knowledge of safety regulatory and land management issues that impact camp site setup and operation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure use of

an environment suitable for camping

a group for or with whom the site is set up and operated

a range of camping equipment suited to local industry conditions

regulation guidelines and industry codes of practice that apply to camping in the relevant area

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

direct observation of the individual completing tasks to safely set up operate and dismantle and clean a camp site

review of operational plans checklists and posttour reports prepared by the individual

evaluation of feedback from group members who have participated in a camping tour coordinated by the individual

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of camping procedures and equipment sustainability considerations and work health and safety requirements

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

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

Guidance information for assessment

The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role for example

SITTTOP Load touring equipment

SITTTOP Provide outdoor catering

SITTTOP Operate tours in a remote area

Camp site may be:

Negative environmental impact may include:

Camp site hazards may include:

Camp site facilities may include:

Camping equipment may include: