This describes the essential skills and knowledge required for this unit

Required Skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit particularly for their application in the variety of circumstances in which this unit may be applied Skills include

Speaking clearly and directly listening carefully to instructions and information

Accessing interpreting and applying technical and operational information including work instructions quality assurance procedures manufacturers instructions material safety data sheets and equipment instructions

Applying teamwork to a range of situations particularly in a safety context

Solving problems such as recognising clear discrepancies between available maps or other data and the actual site and taking action to correct these

Showing initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work areas

Managing time particularly in organising priorities and planning work

Taking responsibility for self organisation of work priorities

Showing a willingness to learn and to use a range of mediums to learn

Applying mathematical skills including basic angles and geometry for compass bearings estimation and measurement

Required Knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit particularly for their application in the variety of circumstances in which this unit may be applied Assessment requires evidence of the ability to identify and explain the purpose of

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 compass accuracy

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

Techniques for estimating distance travelled

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to reading and interpreting maps and satisfy all of the requirements of the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge and the Range Statement of this unit and include demonstration of

working with others to plan prepare and execute the tasks

consistent successful achievement of the requirement outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed in the context of the work environment wherever possible Where this is not possible assessment may occur in a simulated environment Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes of the workplace context

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment Selection and use of resources for particular work sites may differ due to site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Methods of assessment

This unit maybe assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency

Appropriate methods of assessment for this unit will usually include

workplace observation of processes and procedures

oral andor written questioning on required knowledge

testimony from supervisors colleagues clients andor other appropriate persons

simulation andor scenario analysis

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

Questioning should be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and to the requirements of the Unit of Competency

Assessment should also reinforce the integration of the knowledge and skills aspect of this unit

Questioning should be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the oracy language and literacy levels of the assessee any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

Information may include:

Maps may include:

Equipment may include:

Navigation aids may include:

Symbols and information may include:

Navigation data may include:

Surroundings may include:

Obstacles may include: