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DEFMIL028 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Navigate in remote and unmodified landscapes

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency DEFMIL028 - Navigate in remote and unmodified landscapes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to navigate in remote and unmodified landscapes. In the context of this unit an unmodified landscape is one with few modifications to the natural surface or the natural environment so that track alignment is indistinct and signage is generally not provided. The area may include steep sections of unmodified surfaces and other difficult terrain and man-made hazards. In a military context the navigation can be conducted on foot (for example; infantry) or by vehicle (for example; armour). This unit of competency requires the individual to navigate by both day and night to a destination, within standard tolerances of accuracy, without the use of electronic navigation aids such as GPS.This unit was developed for military personnel required to operate in remote and unmodified landscapes usually in a deployed operational environment, but is applicable to any individual who is required to navigate in remote and unmodified landscapes.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements 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.

Competency should be demonstrated navigating a route on a minimum of three occasions; with at least two navigations being conducted at night. The route should contain a number of legs requiring one or more changes in direction.

Competency must be assessed in an area that has an unmodified landscape.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Military Skills
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: Use a map
  • Select the type of map(s) suitable for the activity.
  • Identify possible sources of error and inaccuracies on the map.
  • Identify symbols and information contained on the map that may be used in navigation.
  • Identify the way in which relevant symbols and information on the map can be used in navigation.
       
Element: Use a compass
  • Identify the essential features of a compass.
  • Use a compass to maintain a designated course.
  • Use a compass to reflect understanding of factors which affect accuracy.
       
Element: Plan a route in unmodified landscapes
  • Apply symbols and information contained on the map to plan an efficient route/course suitable to navigation and equipment.
  • Obtain additional information to assist in the preparation of a navigation data sheet from the map and from other suitable sources of information.
  • Identify hazards and obstacles to the route.
  • Prepare a navigation data sheet/route card.
  • Identify emergency or contingency routes.
       
Element: Navigate in unmodified landscapes
  • Maintain orientation of map to surroundings.
  • Identify possible sources of navigation error in specific locations.
  • Demonstrate combined use of map, compass and other techniques whilst following a route in unmodified landscapes.
  • Demonstrate techniques for distance estimations of travel in the absence of identifying features.
  • Maintain the designated course whilst bypassing hazards and obstacles.
  • Demonstrate maintenance of a course in unmodified landscapes.
  • Fix position accurately and regularly using a combination of appropriate navigation techniques.
  • Choose route for the surroundings and conditions.
  • Fix position and identify unknown features using navigation techniques when lost.
       
Element: Use a compass
  • Identify the essential features of a compass.
  • Use a compass to maintain a designated course.
  • Use a compass to reflect understanding of factors which affect accuracy.
       
Element: Plan a route in unmodified landscapes
  • Apply symbols and information contained on the map to plan an efficient route/course suitable to navigation and equipment.
  • Obtain additional information to assist in the preparation of a navigation data sheet from the map and from other suitable sources of information.
  • Identify hazards and obstacles to the route.
  • Prepare a navigation data sheet/route card.
  • Identify emergency or contingency routes.
       
Element: Navigate in unmodified landscapes
  • Maintain orientation of map to surroundings.
  • Identify possible sources of navigation error in specific locations.
  • Demonstrate combined use of map, compass and other techniques whilst following a route in unmodified landscapes.
  • Demonstrate techniques for distance estimations of travel in the absence of identifying features.
  • Maintain the designated course whilst bypassing hazards and obstacles.
  • Demonstrate maintenance of a course in unmodified landscapes.
  • Fix position accurately and regularly using a combination of appropriate navigation techniques.
  • Choose route for the surroundings and conditions.
  • Fix position and identify unknown features using navigation techniques when lost.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Use a map

1.1 Select the type of map(s) suitable for the activity.

1.2 Identify possible sources of error and inaccuracies on the map.

1.3 Identify symbols and information contained on the map that may be used in navigation.

1.4 Identify the way in which relevant symbols and information on the map can be used in navigation.

2. Use a compass

2.1 Identify the essential features of a compass.

2.2 Use a compass to maintain a designated course.

2.3 Use a compass to reflect understanding of factors which affect accuracy.

3. Plan a route in unmodified landscapes

3.1 Apply symbols and information contained on the map to plan an efficient route/course suitable to navigation and equipment.

3.2 Obtain additional information to assist in the preparation of a navigation data sheet from the map and from other suitable sources of information.

3.3 Identify hazards and obstacles to the route.

3.4 Prepare a navigation data sheet/route card.

3.5 Identify emergency or contingency routes.

4. Navigate in unmodified landscapes

4.1 Maintain orientation of map to surroundings.

4.2 Identify possible sources of navigation error in specific locations.

4.3 Demonstrate combined use of map, compass and other techniques whilst following a route in unmodified landscapes.

4.4 Demonstrate techniques for distance estimations of travel in the absence of identifying features.

4.5 Maintain the designated course whilst bypassing hazards and obstacles.

4.6 Demonstrate maintenance of a course in unmodified landscapes.

4.7 Fix position accurately and regularly using a combination of appropriate navigation techniques.

4.8 Choose route for the surroundings and conditions.

4.9 Fix position and identify unknown features using navigation techniques when lost.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying problem solving techniques

maintaining a compass bearing in poor visibility and/or extreme conditions

observing surroundings

making decisions

plotting a navigation route accurately and within accepted tolerances when following a route

maintaining positional awareness

reacting effectively to changes in the operating environment that require re-planning

navigating both by day and night

navigating without the use of electronic navigation aids such as GPS

calculating speed, distance and estimating time taken

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

cartographic symbols and legends

grid/magnetic conversion

map and chart types

methods for determining current location

route planning techniques and calculations

factors affecting navigation techniques in extreme environmental conditions

map types and sources of error

use of a compass and factors that affect their accuracy

route planning and issues that should be considered in extreme environmental conditions

estimation of travelling times in unmodified landscape and/or difficult terrain/conditions

techniques for estimating distance travelled in poor visibility

back bearings and resections

techniques to navigate around obstacles

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Use a map

1.1 Select the type of map(s) suitable for the activity.

1.2 Identify possible sources of error and inaccuracies on the map.

1.3 Identify symbols and information contained on the map that may be used in navigation.

1.4 Identify the way in which relevant symbols and information on the map can be used in navigation.

2. Use a compass

2.1 Identify the essential features of a compass.

2.2 Use a compass to maintain a designated course.

2.3 Use a compass to reflect understanding of factors which affect accuracy.

3. Plan a route in unmodified landscapes

3.1 Apply symbols and information contained on the map to plan an efficient route/course suitable to navigation and equipment.

3.2 Obtain additional information to assist in the preparation of a navigation data sheet from the map and from other suitable sources of information.

3.3 Identify hazards and obstacles to the route.

3.4 Prepare a navigation data sheet/route card.

3.5 Identify emergency or contingency routes.

4. Navigate in unmodified landscapes

4.1 Maintain orientation of map to surroundings.

4.2 Identify possible sources of navigation error in specific locations.

4.3 Demonstrate combined use of map, compass and other techniques whilst following a route in unmodified landscapes.

4.4 Demonstrate techniques for distance estimations of travel in the absence of identifying features.

4.5 Maintain the designated course whilst bypassing hazards and obstacles.

4.6 Demonstrate maintenance of a course in unmodified landscapes.

4.7 Fix position accurately and regularly using a combination of appropriate navigation techniques.

4.8 Choose route for the surroundings and conditions.

4.9 Fix position and identify unknown features using navigation techniques when lost.

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
Select the type of map(s) suitable for the activity. 
Identify possible sources of error and inaccuracies on the map. 
Identify symbols and information contained on the map that may be used in navigation. 
Identify the way in which relevant symbols and information on the map can be used in navigation. 
Identify the essential features of a compass. 
Use a compass to maintain a designated course. 
Use a compass to reflect understanding of factors which affect accuracy. 
Apply symbols and information contained on the map to plan an efficient route/course suitable to navigation and equipment. 
Obtain additional information to assist in the preparation of a navigation data sheet from the map and from other suitable sources of information. 
Identify hazards and obstacles to the route. 
Prepare a navigation data sheet/route card. 
Identify emergency or contingency routes. 
Maintain orientation of map to surroundings. 
Identify possible sources of navigation error in specific locations. 
Demonstrate combined use of map, compass and other techniques whilst following a route in unmodified landscapes. 
Demonstrate techniques for distance estimations of travel in the absence of identifying features. 
Maintain the designated course whilst bypassing hazards and obstacles. 
Demonstrate maintenance of a course in unmodified landscapes. 
Fix position accurately and regularly using a combination of appropriate navigation techniques. 
Choose route for the surroundings and conditions. 
Fix position and identify unknown features using navigation techniques when lost. 
Identify the essential features of a compass. 
Use a compass to maintain a designated course. 
Use a compass to reflect understanding of factors which affect accuracy. 
Apply symbols and information contained on the map to plan an efficient route/course suitable to navigation and equipment. 
Obtain additional information to assist in the preparation of a navigation data sheet from the map and from other suitable sources of information. 
Identify hazards and obstacles to the route. 
Prepare a navigation data sheet/route card. 
Identify emergency or contingency routes. 
Maintain orientation of map to surroundings. 
Identify possible sources of navigation error in specific locations. 
Demonstrate combined use of map, compass and other techniques whilst following a route in unmodified landscapes. 
Demonstrate techniques for distance estimations of travel in the absence of identifying features. 
Maintain the designated course whilst bypassing hazards and obstacles. 
Demonstrate maintenance of a course in unmodified landscapes. 
Fix position accurately and regularly using a combination of appropriate navigation techniques. 
Choose route for the surroundings and conditions. 
Fix position and identify unknown features using navigation techniques when lost. 

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