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Module 1: Plan a residential event
Module 2: Administer a residential event
Module 3: Plan for safety and security of self and others
Module 4: Organise catering arrangements
Module 5: Make health and first aid arrangements
Module 6: Organise and maintain equipment for activities
Module 7: Prepare and co-ordinate a programme of activities for Brownies
Module 8: Prepare and co-ordinate a programme of activities for Guides
Module 9: Prepare and co-ordinate a programme of activities for Senior Section
Module 10: Organise the care and maintenance of residential facilities
Module 11: Organise the care and maintenance of campsite facilities

Notes:


1. syllabus information comes from my copy of the Training Opportunities: Camp and holiday scheme book, (c) The Guide Association 1998.  As such it may or may not be up to date.  If you want a copy it is available from the Trading Service, order code 64782.

2. evidence suggestions come from my own experience and may or may not be suitable for your situation... but I hope they will give you something to start from.
Element 10a: Make arrangements to assess facilities available
(suggested methods of assessment: record)

* details of your site visit - eg. photos from last holiday there, diary entry??
* details of accommodation - from site info sent by venue, website
* floor plan of venue, scribbled when you visited
* photos of venue taken by self or from site brochure or website
* notes of access, from discussion with site contact - vehicles, disabled, public access
* checklist of needs of event (number of people, rooms etc.) ticked off for this venue
* note of fire extinguishers, blankets & smoke alarms?
* checklist of extra equipment needed - beds, bedding, furniture, safety needs


Element 10b: Allocate facilities for use
(suggested methods of assessment: record, question, discussion, observation)

* floor plan of building with planned use for each room etc.
* note of how sleeping rooms were allocated
* list of occupants for each sleeping room
* note or poster of which girls are assigned to which room, or if they can choose their own.


Element 10c: Ensure the upkeep of building and facilities

(suggested methods of assessment: question, discussion, record)

* checklist of facilities filled in on arrival - damage to building, contents , everything working, nothing missing etc.
* signs reminding participants of proper use of facilities (eg. no feet on chairs, don't sit on the tables)
* written record of any damage, preferably signed by site owner or warden etc.


Element 10d: Operate daily routines
(suggested methods of assessment: question, discussion, observation)

* copy of duty rota
* explanation of duties, including which staff member is in charge of what
* photos of duties taking place
* timetable with duty times highlighted
* copy of room inspection checklist if appropriate


Element 10e: Return facilities in good condition
(suggested methods of assessment: observation, witness statement)

* checklist for self before leaving
* note signed by site contact stating facilities returned in satisfactory condition
* note from site contactt saying they will not be doing a final check
* photos of tidy venue after use
* photos of personal kit packed & ready to go
* photos of empty bins!
* photo of self locking door / setting alarm on departure!