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

Required Skills

communicate effectively nonverbally use hand signals write instructions

communicate effectively verbally

identify natural and cultural features for transport modes

interpret cartographic symbology including contour lines scale magnetic variation information

interpret routecourse and arrival information

observe situational environment scan pick up on physical cues

operate a radio system

operate an intercom system

operate appropriate sized rescue vessel

operate chart plotter

operate global positioning system GPS

operate RADAR

operate RDF

operate satellite phones from search and rescue authority

solve problems

use navigation aids

Required Knowledge

cartographic information

chart features date of mapchart legendAUS contoursdepth scalelatitude and longitude north pointcompass rose grid referencesposition fixes latitude and longitude magnetic variation contour intervals datum information

chart symbols

coastal navigation techniques

course planning techniques and calculations

latitude and longitude plotting

local knowledge of area enroute and at the incident scene

map and chart types

methods for determining current position

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 Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

plot a navigation route maintaining accuracy within accepted tolerances when following a route

maintain positional awareness

effectively react to changes in the operating environment necessitating replanning a course

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments that include a variety of conditions seas winds weather and visibility

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an actual incident exercise or simulation or series of tasks using electronic aids

As navigation of rescue operations is usually undertaken in adverse weather and sea conditions assessment must cover the environmental conditions covered in the Range Statement

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

equipment used in operational navigation is essential

rescue vessel fitted with RADAR

GPS chart plotters

communications room

operations centre with trained staff

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Maps/charts may include:

Navigation equipment may include:

Making charts, navigational aids and equipment ready for use may include:

Navigational techniques may include:

Accepted tolerance may include:

Alternate route/course strategies may include:

Organisational arrival procedures include:

Reporting requirements may include: