Required skills

literacy skills to

read and interpret maps

follow instructions and procedures

develop a navigation data sheet

planning and organising skills to

obtain navigation equipment

plan and follow routes and courses

numeracy skills to calculate grid and magnetic bearings and distances using a map and compass in conditions of poor visibility

problemsolving skills to

make prompt decisions

maintain a compass course while bypassing an obstacle

fix position and determine current location when lost in unmodified landscapes in extreme environmental conditions

Required knowledge

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

different types of maps sources of error and factors affecting accuracy in extreme environmental conditions to enable appropriate map selection and use

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

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

route planning and factors that should be considered when navigating in unmodified landscapes in extreme environmental conditions

navigation techniques in unmodified landscapes to determine distance location direction and potential obstacles and hazards

techniques for estimating distance travelled determining position when lost and navigating around obstacles in unmodified landscapes

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 unmodified landscapes and demonstrates navigation techniques to orientate and follow directions in extreme environmental conditions

navigates around obstacles and hazards in unmodified landscapes while maintaining a compass course

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 unmodified landscapes 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 unmodified landscapes within an activityspecific context that align to Class Tracks within the Australian Standard for Walking Tracks

navigation equipment such as map or maps compass GPS and activityspecific 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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of navigation techniques used to maintain a course in unmodified landscapes

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

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 unmodified landscapes

SISOBWG404A Bushwalk in unmodified landscapes.

Map or maps may include:

Symbols and information may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Navigation data sheet may include:

Navigation techniques may include:

Surroundings may include:

Unmodified landscapes include:

Navigation aids may include:

Techniques for estimating distance may include:

Obstacles may include:

Hazards may include:

Extreme environmental conditions may include:

Relevant aspects may include: