1. Assist
the Camp Quartermaster at a camp or holiday for at least five days.
2. Show
their ability in the following areas:
·
The care and maintenance of all tentage, including the ability to do simple
repairs to guy lines and fabric tears.
·
The care and storage of all cordage, to include whipping, splicing, hanking,
coiling and safety inspections.
·
The safe storage and handling of fuels used by the camp, such as methylated
spirits, paraffin, petrol and gas.
·
The care and maintenance of cooking stoves and other cooking utensils.
·
The care, maintenance and general storage of all tools such as axes, spades
and saws.
·
The care and storage of equipment used for adventurous activities, for
example, sailing gear, canoes and paddles, lifejackets and buoyancy aids,
and climbing ropes.
3. Be able
to keep a simple record showing equipment issued and returned.
4.
Demonstrate the importance of a First Aid kit, and be able to check that its
contents are complete and up to date before going to camp.
5. Describe
how food is stored at camp.
6. Show to
the assessor the tools that they would take to camp to complete emergency
repairs on equipment.
7.
Understand that general tidiness is the secret of good quartermastering.
Explain how this was achieved in the camp at which they assisted the
Quartermaster.
