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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills include

applying legislativeregulatory and enterprise procedures eg access permits environmental protection and safety

using literacy skills to interpret maps manuals and procedures

using mathematical skills to estimate distance measure angles average speed and time

recognising potential hazards surroundings and navigational aids

solving problems such as determining alternate routes

closely attending to details such as the timely readinginterpreting of maps and rapid recognition of landformslandmarks

seeking advice when issuesproblems are beyond scope of competenceresponsibility

working safely for the protection of self and others

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

types of maps charts aerial photos and advantagesdisadvantages of their use

use and manipulation of scales used on maps and plans

symbols and representation of topographical features on maps and plans

functional components of a compassglobal positioning system GPS and factors affecting compassGPS accuracy

techniques for estimating distance and taking bearings

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment

Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to perform consistently at the required standard

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different situations and contexts Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include

locating interpreting and applying relevant maps route requirements and siteproject information

interpreting surroundings maps and navigation data in a timely manner

identifying and safely following a predetermined route

developing safe alternative routes in response to unforseenchanged circumstances

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment

Assessment should emphasise a workplace context and procedures found in the candidates workplace

This unit of competency may be assessed with any fieldbased monitoringsurvey unit such as

MSSA Recognise common geological landforms and samples

MSS024008A Recognise common geological landforms and samples

MSLA Undertake environmental fieldbased monitoring

MSL974007A Undertake environmental field-based monitoring

MSLA Undertake fieldbased remote sensing

MSL974009A Undertake field-based, remote sensing.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team

Resources may include

siteproject history and reports

relevant enterprise procedures eg safety and travel

physical resources required for navigation task such as maps laptop computerinternet GPS compass and photos

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

review of field worktransport records prepared by the candidate

feedback from peers and supervisors that the candidate can navigate accurately and consistently follows enterprise procedures and works safely

oralwritten questioning associated with planning routes and use of maps and navigation data

observation of the candidate navigating a variety of routes

In all cases practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

The language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required to undertake the unit of competency in a worklike environment

Guidance information for assessment

Range Statement

Codes of practice	Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, it is expected the latest version will be used
Legislation, standards, codes, procedures and/or enterprise requirements	Legislation, standards, codes, procedures and/or enterprise requirements may include: federal legislation, such as: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Australian Heritage Council Act 2003 Native Title Act 1993 state/territory government legislation and regulations and local government by-laws, policies, and plans dealing with: land use, acquisition, planning and protection environmental protection cultural/heritage protection vegetation management nature conservation and wildlife/plant protection water and water management soil conservation pollution and contaminated sites fisheries, forestry and mining operations Australian and international standards, such as: AS/NZS ISO 14000 Set:2005 Environmental management standards set enterprise or regulator procedures for sampling, monitoring and in-field testing material safety data sheets (MSDS) vehicle and equipment manuals safe work procedures
Background information	Background information may include: site or project history, and project reports client history records of consultations with stakeholders and current issues details of local inhabitants, landowners site access protocols and permits site access and exit routes maps, guide books and aerial photos information about terrain, significant features, natural protection or shelter, and cultural heritage sites existing databases (e.g. vegetation, topography, soils and regional ecosystem maps) safe work procedures communication protocols when working in remote/regional areas emergency plan and response procedures
Maps	Maps may include: cadastral maps showing land tenure/ownership topographical maps charts and guidebooks aerial photos, sketch maps and diagrams web-based maps and directories street directories
Navigational equipment and aids	Navigational equipment and aids may include: GPS units compass track and survey markers, cairns, signs and arrows navigation beacons
Map symbols and navigation data	Map symbols and navigation data may include: map legend and scale entry and exit routes distances and estimated travel times grid lines and numbers, and grid reference points contour lines, gradient and altitude gain/loss magnetic variation/declination, grid and magnetic bearings identifiable features (natural and built) navigation/survey markers, beacons and water depth
Surroundings	Surroundings may include: terrain, such as hills, mountains, ridges and valleys natural landforms/landmarks, such as caves, observation towers, trig stations, bridges, buildings, and track and creek junctions/crossings water bodies, such as creeks, rivers, dams and lakes
Hazards and obstacles	Hazards and obstacles may include: extreme weather, such as wind, rain, fog and snow damage to roads and tracks thick/impenetrable vegetation unsafe gradients marshes, soft sand or bogs impassable water crossings
Occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental management requirements	OHS and environmental management requirements: all operations must comply with enterprise OHS and environmental management requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation - these requirements must not be compromised at any time all operations assume the potentially hazardous nature of samples and require standard precautions to be applied where relevant, users should access and apply current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and State and Territory Departments of Health