Set up and operate a campsite

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SITTTOP402, 'Set up and operate a campsite'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Set up and operate a campsite' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Select camp site.

1.1 Access camp site according to tour itinerary and land management requirements.

1.2 Where no designated area exists, select site for comfort, safety and minimal negative environmental impact.

1.3 Identify camp site hazards, assess associated risks and eliminate or minimise hazards.

2. Set up camp site.

2.1 Set up camp site facilities, using safe manual handling techniques for equipment and supplies.

2.2 Arrange appropriate shelter for the prevailing weather and conditions.

2.3 Identify and access required water sources.

2.4 Construct camp fires in a safe location minimising danger to crew, participants and environment.

3. Operate camp site.

3.1 Operate camping equipment according to manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines.

3.2 Establish and follow environmentally friendly rubbish and human waste disposal procedures.

3.3 Brief customers on waste disposal requirements, agree to procedures and monitor adherence.

3.4 Discuss and agree acceptable camp site behaviour with participants.

3.5 Operate camp fires according to land management and safety requirements.

3.6 Monitor camp site operations and make adjustments as required.

4. Break camp.

4.1 Safely dismantle, pack and store equipment and belongings.

4.2 Remove rubbish from the site where disposal facilities are not available.

4.3 Extinguish camp fires fully to ensure there is no danger to the environment.

4.4 Leave camp site in the original or improved condition.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SITTTOP402 appears in the following qualifications:

  • SIT40212 - Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism
  • SIT40112 - Certificate IV in Guiding
  • SIT50412 - Diploma of Holiday Parks and Resorts