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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan for operating in remote environments
  2. Prepare for operating in remote environments
  3. Prepare for emergency situations
  4. Operate in remote environment

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

plan and prepare for operating in remote environments

prepare for emergency situations

source and interpret maps of the area

operate in remote environments

implement workplace procedures to notify location, activities and travel

prepare provisions to cover essential and emergency needs

preparing communication equipment

use bushcraft skills to modify the living environment and reduce the risk of mishap

use industry standard terminology.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

map reading and navigation skills including direction finding (including GPS, use of compass, stars or watch)

local topography, nearby inhabitants and locations within that area

survival techniques and human needs relating to survival situations

clothing requirements for sun or heat protection

first aid procedures for common injuries

bush craft including making a fire, cooking and wild food gathering

water supplies, sources and generation methods

emergency vehicle and mechanical equipment repair

the operation of communication equipment (including field communications by two-way, satellite telephony or HF radio), and distress signalling including use of signalling mirrors

weather patterns and indicators

work health and safety in the context of work in isolated and remote situations

environmental impacts of work in isolated and remote situations

rope skills including useful knots including: reef, clove hitch, truckie's hitch, and bowline; simple lashings and tying down of loads.