Elements and Performance Criteria
- Use bushcraft and survival techniques.
- Identify current remote area hazards, assess risks, and action contingency plans to eliminate or control risks.
- Read maps and use navigation and communication equipment.
- Share bushcraft knowledge with participants to enhance tour experiences and use their help as required.
- Use bushcraft and survival techniques in emergency situations to source water, food and shelter and to signal for help or rescue.
- Operate remote area communications equipment.
- Tune and adjust equipment for clear transmission.
- Obtain and select correct address to make outgoing communication.
- Operate communications equipment according to organisational procedures and safety requirements.
- Relay and receive messages using appropriate volume, tone and radio call signs and conventions.
- Provide appropriate response and information to caller, and confirm that requests have been actioned.
- Conduct remote area touring activities with minimal impact.
- Conduct tour to ensure minimal negative environmental impacts and maximum comfort and safety of customers.
- Conduct activities according to any special permit requirements and report incidents to the relevant agency.
- Monitor status of culturally or environmentally sensitive areas and report deficiencies or damage to the relevant agency.
- Minimise the effects of noise on local communities.