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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 4a: Establish cooking and storage facilities available
(suggested method of assessment: record)

* indoor: photo of self in kitchen area checking drawers etc.!
* outdoor: photo of self at woodpile or sorting through gas stoves etc.!
* copy of kitchen / site inventory (sometimes supplied by venue)
* list of catering & storage equipment needed for menu
* "packing list" of catering and storage equipment needed but not provided at venue


Element 4b: Ensure the planning of a suitable balanced menu
(suggested methods of assessment: record, question)

* copy of menu (maybe from camp notice board?)
* example copy of a dietary needs questionnaire you gave to participants
* recording (video, audio cassette) of unit discussion on menu
* signed note from one or more of the participants in the menu discussion
* copies of emails between staff discussing menu, budget etc.
* notes from phone calls or meeting/s between staff discussing menu
* record of chat with parents (especially of any girls with particular needs) re menu
* copy of budget for event


Element 4c: Set up and maintain good food hygiene standards
(suggested methods of assessment: question, discussion, observation)

* copy of your food hygiene certificate if you have one
* certificate of attendance (or signed note from trainer) at food hygiene / catering training
* copies of up-to-date food hygiene info from leaflets, Guiding mag, websites etc.
* unit weekly programme if you do any training for the girls at meetings
* signs from venue ("now wash your hands", "hair must be tied back in the kitchen" etc.)
* signed note from participant or other staff member saying you talked to the girls re hygiene
* recording (audio / video) of food hygiene talk!
* photo of handwashing facilities, multi-coloured chopping boards...
* list of equipment for food hygiene - soap, towels, handwash bowls, air tight storage...
* diagram or photo or description of what food was stored where (for example no raw meat stored near or above cooked meat in fridge / coolbox / larder etc.)
* record of site arrangements for waste disposal (from info they send you, or a note of your discussion with the site contact asking this)
* photo of waste disposal facilities
* photo of participant using waste disposal facilities
* note from participant / staff member saying they disposed of waste on your instructions!


Element 4d: Identify suitable suppliers
(suggested method of assessment: record)

* copy of menu with ingredients listed for each meal
* shopping list/s
* purchase timetable for various lists (eg. supermarket the week before, baker on the way to camp, etc.)
* receipts for food and other supplies (or photocopies of receipts)
* notes from staff meeting / phone calls etc. discussing options (brands, flavours, possible shops, when to buy what, who will buy what etc.)
* copies of orders for food and other deliveries if appropriate
* delivery note for food or other delivery
* photo of self or Caterer at shops!!


Element 4e: Ensure the preparation, cooking and serving of food

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

* staff tasks list
* girls' duty rota (with details of what is involved in each duty)
* photos of girls cooking, preparing or serving food, etc.
* copy of kitchen first aid kit contents list
* photo of first aid kit in kitchen (in use???)
* photo of self tasting food to ensure it is "to an acceptable standard"!!
* copies of safety notices for kitchen
* photos of guides using knives safely etc.??