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Set up and operate a camp site

Set up and operate a camp site

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTTOP004B
State Code
WB965
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/01/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2011
Field of Education
080701 - Tourism
Original Release Date
23/02/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up and operate a camp site for camping tours. It requires the ability to operate the camp site within the requirements set by any permit conditions and land management guidelines. It also requires the ability to provide for the safety of customers and ensure low environmental impact. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Select a camp site.
  • 1.1 Access the camp site according to tour itinerary, relevant permits, agreement of land owners and other statutory requirements.
  • 1.2 Where no designated area exists, select a site to ensure comfort, safety and minimal negative environmental impact.
  • 1.3 Identify any camp site hazards, assess associated risks and eliminate or minimise the hazards.
2 Set up a camp site.
  • 2.1 Set up the camp site facilities in the most appropriate position to ensure comfort, safety and minimal environmental impact.
  • 2.2 Arrange appropriate shelter for the prevailing weather and conditions.
  • 2.3 Identify and access any required water sources.
  • 2.4 Construct any required camp fires in a safe location and ensure there is no danger to the crew, customers and environment during the construction.
3 Operate a camp site.
  • 3.1 Operate camping equipment correctly and 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 at all times.
  • 3.4 Discuss and agree upon acceptable camp site behaviour with customers.
  • 3.5 Operate any camp fires within land management guidelines and ensure there is no danger to the crew, customers and environment during the use of the fire.
4 Break camp.
  • 4.1 Dismantle, pack and store all equipment using safe lifting and handling techniques to avoid injury.
  • 4.2 Remove all 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 Check the site prior to departure to ensure all equipment and belongings have been removed.
  • 4.5 Leave the camp site in the original or improved condition.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6460 SITTTOP004A Set up and operate a camp site Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WF716 SITTTOP402 Set up and operate a campsite Unit of competency
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