Required skills

literacy skills to

read and interpret maps

follow instructions and procedures

planning and organising skills to

obtain navigation equipment

plan a route or course

communication skills to interact with group leader and other participants to maintain a positive and safe environment while navigating

numeracy skills to navigate and calculate grid and magnetic bearings and distances using a map and compass

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all activities

different types of maps and their advantages and disadvantages to enable appropriate map selection

map features including symbols contour lines scales grid lines and legends to enable effective map reading

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

route planning and factors that should be considered such as weather and type of terrain

navigation techniques in controlled environments to determine distance location direction and potential hazards

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the following is essential

applies relevant process to plan a route in controlled environments and demonstrates navigation techniques to orientate and follow directions

seeks advice and feedback from leader to improve skills and ensure safety of self and group

evaluates and reflects on own navigation performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in navigation activities in controlled environments that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable outdoor location with tracks that are reliably marked on maps are obvious on the ground and are inspected on a regular basis that align with Class Tracks within the Australian Standard for Walking Tracks

navigation equipment such as map or maps compass and activity specific equipment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of the planning and review process with evidence of reference to resources and aids

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of navigation techniques

observation of safe participation and demonstration of navigation skills such as maintaining a compass course while bypassing an obstacle

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISOBWGA Bushwalk in controlled environments

SISOBWG201A Bushwalk in controlled environments

or

SISOSKTA Demonstrate basic cross country skiing skills

SISOSKT201A Demonstrate basic cross country skiing skills

or

SISORAFA Demonstrate rafting skills on moving water

SISORAF201A Demonstrate rafting skills on moving water.

Map or maps may include:

Symbols and information may include:

Additional information may include:

Surroundings may include:

Controlled environments may include:

Navigation aids may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Techniques for estimating distance may include:

Obstacles may include:

Relevant aspects may include: