Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for navigation
- Identify assignment instructions, destination and relevant information about geographical factors and likely weather conditions enroute.
- Select and check maps and navigation equipment for accuracy, currency and operational effectiveness.
- Detect and correct faults or errors in maps and equipment
- Establish and maintain communication with others in line with WHS and organisational requirements
- Plan the route
- Plan route according to assignment instructions and organisational safety procedures.
- Examine maps to identify relevant symbols, geographical information and navigation data.
- Plan optimum route according to time and safety considerations.
- Plan alternate routes to allow for contingencies and emergency exit routes.
- Identify limitations in planning and seek assistance from appropriate personnel.
- Navigate the route
- Navigate to and from destination according to planned route and schedule.
- Use navigation equipment, in line with manufacturer’s instructions throughout journey
- Orientate maps to surroundings and utilise compass and environmental navigation aids to assist.
- Navigate alternative routes to bypass obstacles and improve efficiency of route.
- Navigate routes and courses to minimise impact on the environment.