Campground Operator
A Campground Operator is a managerial position. The chief areas of responsibility are developing and managing all aspects of a campground in a safe and professional manner. Good campground operators:
- accept the challenge of operating a small business in the tourism sector.
- enjoy meeting and working with a variety of people.
- strive to exceed guests’ expectations.
- like the outdoors and working long hours.
- are practical and possess diverse skills.
- strive to exceed guest expectations while running a fun, safe, and profitable tourism business.
With emerit Campground Operator training, you'll become skilled at handling a diverse range of responsibilities, including guest relations, facility management, and hiring staff that is just as enthusiastic about the outdoors as you!
To receive Professional Certification as a Campground Operator, you must successfully complete an occupational knowledge exam, performance evaluation, and work experience.
Occupational Knowledge Exam: This 150-multiple choice exam is based on the National Occupational Standard for Campground Operators.
Performance Evaluation: The performance evaluation is in interview format, conducted in person or on the telephone.
Work Experience: You must be working as a Campground Operator and have at least two years of qualified experience to pursue Professional Certification in this occupation.
Prerequisites: None.*
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*It is recommended that you certify in Standard First Aid, Basic CPR, and WHMIS.
Campground operators must find out about the laws that apply to their campground. In Canada, federal legislation governs areas like taxation, immigration, and the environment. Provincial and territorial legislation concerns matters like human rights, employment standards, and vehicle licensing. Municipal legislation applies to event licensing, building codes, and health services.
