Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCPER314 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Read and interpret property maps and plans

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPER314 - Read and interpret property maps and plans
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret property maps and plans, take information from maps and use maps in field situations.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs. Assessors must also hold a nationally accredited Certificate III (or higher) in Permaculture. Completion of a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) is not sufficient at this level.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Recognise maps and plans
  • Define different types and uses of maps and plans
  • Recognise features and characteristics of different maps and plans
  • Identify scale
  • Define and locate North
  • Recognise mapping conventions and common symbols
       
Element: Take off information from maps
  • Determine distances and areas from maps and plans
  • Identify topographic features from maps and plans
  • Recognise site boundaries and site structures from maps and plans
       
Element: Use maps in field situations
  • Locate current position in the field using landmarks and key geographical features
  • Recognise hazards and potential hazards in traversing from location to destination and interpret these from maps or plans, field observations and local knowledge
  • Check accuracy of maps or plan content against site features
  • Set out contour lines on site from maps or plans
  • Locate keylines and key points on map and in the field
  • Set out zones or property boundaries using grid system from maps or plans
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Recognise maps and plans

1.1 Define different types and uses of maps and plans

1.2 Recognise features and characteristics of different maps and plans

1.3 Identify scale

1.4 Define and locate North

1.5 Recognise mapping conventions and common symbols

2. Take off information from maps

2.1 Determine distances and areas from maps and plans

2.2 Identify topographic features from maps and plans

2.3 Recognise site boundaries and site structures from maps and plans

3. Use maps in field situations

3.1 Locate current position in the field using landmarks and key geographical features

3.2 Recognise hazards and potential hazards in traversing from location to destination and interpret these from maps or plans, field observations and local knowledge

3.3 Check accuracy of maps or plan content against site features

3.4 Set out contour lines on site from maps or plans

3.5 Locate keylines and key points on map and in the field

3.6 Set out zones or property boundaries using grid system from maps or plans

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

define maps and plans

determine distances and areas

identify topographical features

identify site boundaries and site structures

use maps to take-off information

use maps in field situations

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

maps and plans

paper

electronic

3D models of sites, including sand-box models

contour models

elevations and cross-sections

aerial photographs

the following mapping conventions: symbols, distance and scale, direction, coordinate systems, line and area symbols, true North, grid North and magnetic North

land survey systems, map projections, colour and symbol systems

contours, slopes and slope profiles

keyline and key point locations, as described in Water for Every Farm by P.J. Yeomans

topographic features

curved planes on flat surface distortions

means of locating current position in the field, such as:

GPS

other positioning systems such as the sun, moon and stars

compass bearings

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Recognise maps and plans

1.1 Define different types and uses of maps and plans

1.2 Recognise features and characteristics of different maps and plans

1.3 Identify scale

1.4 Define and locate North

1.5 Recognise mapping conventions and common symbols

2. Take off information from maps

2.1 Determine distances and areas from maps and plans

2.2 Identify topographic features from maps and plans

2.3 Recognise site boundaries and site structures from maps and plans

3. Use maps in field situations

3.1 Locate current position in the field using landmarks and key geographical features

3.2 Recognise hazards and potential hazards in traversing from location to destination and interpret these from maps or plans, field observations and local knowledge

3.3 Check accuracy of maps or plan content against site features

3.4 Set out contour lines on site from maps or plans

3.5 Locate keylines and key points on map and in the field

3.6 Set out zones or property boundaries using grid system from maps or plans

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Define different types and uses of maps and plans 
Recognise features and characteristics of different maps and plans 
Identify scale 
Define and locate North 
Recognise mapping conventions and common symbols 
Determine distances and areas from maps and plans 
Identify topographic features from maps and plans 
Recognise site boundaries and site structures from maps and plans 
Locate current position in the field using landmarks and key geographical features 
Recognise hazards and potential hazards in traversing from location to destination and interpret these from maps or plans, field observations and local knowledge 
Check accuracy of maps or plan content against site features 
Set out contour lines on site from maps or plans 
Locate keylines and key points on map and in the field 
Set out zones or property boundaries using grid system from maps or plans 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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