Level 2 Award in Camp Management

1. Introduction to Camp Management Reviews the purpose, scope, and responsibilities in managing different types of camps.

2. Health, Safety, and Hygiene in Camps Covers safety protocols, sanitation practices, and compliance with health standards.

3. Camp Logistics and Resource Allocation Explains planning, supply management, and efficient use of resources.

4. Shelter and Facilities Setup Focuses on site selection, shelter construction, and maintaining camp infrastructure.

5. Food and Water Management Reviews safe food handling, water sourcing, storage, and distribution.

6. Team Roles and Responsibilities Introduces staff coordination, role assignment, and teamwork in camp operations.

7. Emergency Preparedness and Response Covers fire safety, first aid, evacuation procedures, and crisis management.

8. Community Engagement in Camps Explains communication with camp residents, conflict resolution, and cultural sensitivity.

9. Environmental Sustainability in Camps Reviews eco‑friendly practices, waste management, and minimizing environmental impact.

10. Practical Camp Management Project Learners apply knowledge to plan and manage a simulated or real camp scenario.

• Builds foundational knowledge of camp setup and operations

• Enhances safety, hygiene, and emergency preparedness skills

• Strengthens ability to manage resources and coordinate teams

• Provides tools for community engagement and sustainable practices

• Offers recognized certification to support career progression in camp, community, and humanitarian management

• Entry‑level camp staff and volunteers

• Humanitarian and community workers supporting temporary settlements

• Outdoor education and recreational camp assistants

• Learners progressing from Level 1 safety or community programs

• Individuals preparing for higher‑level qualifications in camp or emergency management

• Assessment Type: Written exam + practical project

• Format: MCQs, short answers, and camp management project evaluation

• Total Questions: 40 theory + 1 project

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 60 minutes (written) + 2 weeks (project submission)

• Certification: Level 2 Award in Camp Management

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.

Successful completion of the Level 2 Award in Camp Management can provide a foundation for further study and professional development in camp management, facilities management, accommodation operations, logistics, security, emergency management and related disciplines.

After completing the Level 2 Award in Camp Management, learners may consider progressing to higher-level qualifications in management, operations, facilities management, health and safety, logistics or humanitarian operations, depending on their career objectives and previous experience.

The Level 2 Award in Camp Management can also support learners who wish to develop their careers in roles such as camp support officer, accommodation coordinator, camp operations assistant, facilities support worker or other entry-level operational positions. With additional experience and relevant qualifications, learners may progress towards supervisory and management-level responsibilities within camp and site operations.

The qualification can therefore serve as a valuable starting point for individuals seeking a structured pathway towards advanced camp management, operational management and specialist professional qualifications.