This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up, use and break down a touring camp site. Safety, low environmental impact, and adherence to land management guidelines are a key focus.

The unit applies to camping tour operators. Camp sites could be in established camping areas or sites created by the operator. People working independently in the field within established organisational procedures undertake this role. This could include owner-operators or guides.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

select, set up and safely operate a camp site for a minimum of one night, ensuring minimal negative environmental and social impact and utilising at least three of the following features:

dining and cooking area

entertainment or scenic viewing area

fire site

latrines

pathways

tents

wash area

safely use each of the following items of camping equipment while operating the above camp site:

cleaning equipment

cooking equipment

cutting equipment and tools

groundsheets

lights

sleeping equipment

tables and chairs

tents

break down above camp site in line with safety, environmental and land management requirements.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

health and safety issues to be considered when setting up, operating and breaking down a camp site:

open fires

handling and disposing of waste

safe manual handling for heavy equipment

features of a desirable camp site and, 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:

environmentally or culturally sensitive areas and associated minimal impact practices

industry codes of practice

handling and disposal of waste and, human waste

use of water sources

potential negative environmental impacts:

damage to camp sites and surrounding areas

damage to culturally sensitive areas or sites

disturbance or injury to fauna

instigation of bush fire due to incorrect management of open fires

noise disturbance to the local community

physical damage to flora

pollution from waste

camp site hazards:

insufficient distance and protection from local wildlife

insufficient shade and protection from other weather elements

poor access to facilities

swollen creeks or rivers and possible flood activity

unstable trees or tree branches

unstable, rocky or uneven ground

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.

Skills must be demonstrated in an operational tourism environment where a camp site is set up. This can be:

an industry workplace

a simulated industry environment set up for the purposes of assessment.

Assessment must ensure access to:

a group for or with whom the site is set up and operated; this can be:

a group in an industry workplace who are assisted by the individual during the assessment process; or

individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation

camping equipment designated in the performance evidence

camping equipment suited to local industry conditions

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

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors; and:

have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.

Tourism

Tour Operations