This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills include

comply with legislation regulations standards codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for navigating in forest areas

review and accurately identify work requirements

use and maintain relevant tools and equipment

identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques and methods with colleagues and others

accurately calculate bearings using maps and compass correctly

accurately interpret maps charts distances relevant symbols map meaning and line types

accurately estimate resource and equipment requirements

effectively solve problems and bypass obstacles

accurately locate own position on a map

Required knowledge and understanding includes

basic knowledge and understanding of applicable Commonwealth State or Territory legislation regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for navigating in forest areas

organisational and site standards requirements policies and procedures for navigation

principles of cultural diversity and access and equity

environmental protection requirements including the safe disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use operation and maintenance

types of maps charts and scales and their uses

representation of topographic features on maps and plans

common scales used on maps and plans

features and use of a compass and factors that affect their accuracy

advantages and disadvantages of different map and chart types and sources of error

techniques for estimating distance travelled within a particular activity context

procedures for the recording reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring including calculating time to complete tasks

KEYCOMPETENCIES

The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplace Performance Level at this level the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectively Performance Level at this level the candidate is required to manage tasks Performance Level at this level the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping task

Key Competency

Example of Application

Performance Level

How are ideas and information communicated

By communicating in simple language to confirm work requirements convey information and requests to colleagues and report and record outcomes of navigation

How can information be collected analysed and organised

By collecting organising and understanding information from maps and plans

How are activities planned and organised

By organising work activities in the correct sequence for navigation to be completed within the designated timeframes

How is team work used

By using effective communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others to maximise confidence and safety

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used

By calculating time to complete tasks and estimating distances resource and equipment requirements

How are problem solving skills applied

By planning safe and effective navigation routes which anticipate likely obstacles and hazards

How is the use of technology applied

By selecting and using equipment to ensure safe and effective navigation in forest areas

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Packag

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can navigate in forest areas demonstrating the correct orientation and use of maps plans and compass

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Comply with applicable Commonwealth State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice including OHS environmental and organisational policies and procedures relevant to navigating in forest areas

Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Effectively select interpret and apply maps and other relevant information in written diagrammatic and oral form

Accurately use maps compass and navigation aids to navigate in forest areas confirming factors affecting the use of navigation equipment

Plan and conduct an efficient navigation effectively bypassing obstacles within designated timeframes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge other than confirmatory questions will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to navigation

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI05 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the essential underpinning knowledge

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include:

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include:

Organisational requirements

Information

Relevant factors

Appropriate personnel

Maps

Equipment

Navigation aids

Symbols and information

Navigation data

Communication

Limitations

Surroundings

Obstacles