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

FWPCOT2233 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Navigate in forest areas

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT2233 - Navigate in forest areas
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the outcomes required to navigate in forest areas in situations where difficult environmental conditions and poor visibility are likely to occur. The unit includes interpretation and use of maps and other navigation aids.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.

The following resources must be made available:

cadastral, topographic and general maps

magnetic compass

global positioning system (GPS) device

track and survey markers

beacons

manufacturers’ instruction for navigation equipment use

personal protective equipment required to navigate in forest areas

communication devices

assignment instructions with specific information on destinations and deadlines

organisational workplace health and safety procedures for navigation activities

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
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: Prepare for navigation
  • Identify assignment instructions, destination and relevant information about geographical factors and likely weather conditions enroute.
  • Select and check maps and navigation equipment for accuracy, currency and operational effectiveness.
  • Detect and correct faults or errors in maps and equipment
  • Establish and maintain communication with others in line with WHS and organisational requirements
       
Element: Plan the route
  • Plan route according to assignment instructions and organisational safety procedures.
  • Examine maps to identify relevant symbols, geographical information and navigation data.
  • Plan optimum route according to time and safety considerations.
  • Plan alternate routes to allow for contingencies and emergency exit routes.
  • Identify limitations in planning and seek assistance from appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Navigate the route
  • Navigate to and from destination according to planned route and schedule.
  • Use navigation equipment, in line with manufacturer’s instructions throughout journey
  • Orientate maps to surroundings and utilise compass and environmental navigation aids to assist.
  • Navigate alternative routes to bypass obstacles and improve efficiency of route.
  • Navigate routes and courses to minimise impact on the environment.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

1. Prepare for navigation

1.1 Identify assignment instructions, destination and relevant information about geographical factors and likely weather conditions enroute.

1.2 Select and check maps and navigation equipment for accuracy, currency and operational effectiveness.

1.3 Detect and correct faults or errors in maps and equipment

1.4 Establish and maintain communication with others in line with WHS and organisational requirements

2. Plan the route

2.1 Plan route according to assignment instructions and organisational safety procedures.

2.2 Examine maps to identify relevant symbols, geographical information and navigation data.

2.3 Plan optimum route according to time and safety considerations.

2.4 Plan alternate routes to allow for contingencies and emergency exit routes.

2.5 Identify limitations in planning and seek assistance from appropriate personnel.

3. Navigate the route

3.1 Navigate to and from destination according to planned route and schedule.

3.2 Use navigation equipment, in line with manufacturer’s instructions throughout journey

3.3 Orientate maps to surroundings and utilise compass and environmental navigation aids to assist.

3.4 Navigate alternative routes to bypass obstacles and improve efficiency of route.

3.5 Navigate routes and courses to minimise impact on the environment.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

plan routes in line with an individual assignment instructions, destination and timeline

use navigation equipment when planning routes:

standard magnetic compass using latitude/longitude and Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate systems

global positioning system (GPS)

cadastral maps (maps that show the boundaries and ownership of land parcels)

topographic maps

photographs

general maps

use a compass and environmental navigation aids enroute to navigate to and from destinations according to the planned route using latitude/longitude and Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate systems

establish and maintain communication with others as required

respond to environmental circumstances enroute and adapt by navigating alternative routes.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental protection practices for minimising damage to the local environment when navigating in forest areas

purpose, features and operation of navigation equipment and aids, including:

global positioning system (GPS) device

magnetic compass, including adjustments for local magnetic variation

locator beacons

cadastral and topographic maps

charts

guide books

photographs and other digital imagery

sketches

diagrams

advantages and disadvantages of different map and chart types and sources of error

representation of topographic features and symbols on maps and charts

common scales used on maps and plans

techniques for estimating distances and times using electronic navigation equipment and maps

features and uses of environmental navigation aids:

survey markers

track markers

signs

arrows

natural landmarks

personal protective equipment and clothing

modes and methods of communication with others

organisational workplace health and safety procedures for navigation activities.

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.

1. Prepare for navigation

1.1 Identify assignment instructions, destination and relevant information about geographical factors and likely weather conditions enroute.

1.2 Select and check maps and navigation equipment for accuracy, currency and operational effectiveness.

1.3 Detect and correct faults or errors in maps and equipment

1.4 Establish and maintain communication with others in line with WHS and organisational requirements

2. Plan the route

2.1 Plan route according to assignment instructions and organisational safety procedures.

2.2 Examine maps to identify relevant symbols, geographical information and navigation data.

2.3 Plan optimum route according to time and safety considerations.

2.4 Plan alternate routes to allow for contingencies and emergency exit routes.

2.5 Identify limitations in planning and seek assistance from appropriate personnel.

3. Navigate the route

3.1 Navigate to and from destination according to planned route and schedule.

3.2 Use navigation equipment, in line with manufacturer’s instructions throughout journey

3.3 Orientate maps to surroundings and utilise compass and environmental navigation aids to assist.

3.4 Navigate alternative routes to bypass obstacles and improve efficiency of route.

3.5 Navigate routes and courses to minimise impact on the environment.

Not Applicable
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify assignment instructions, destination and relevant information about geographical factors and likely weather conditions enroute. 
Select and check maps and navigation equipment for accuracy, currency and operational effectiveness. 
Detect and correct faults or errors in maps and equipment 
Establish and maintain communication with others in line with WHS and organisational requirements 
Plan route according to assignment instructions and organisational safety procedures. 
Examine maps to identify relevant symbols, geographical information and navigation data. 
Plan optimum route according to time and safety considerations. 
Plan alternate routes to allow for contingencies and emergency exit routes. 
Identify limitations in planning and seek assistance from appropriate personnel. 
Navigate to and from destination according to planned route and schedule. 
Use navigation equipment, in line with manufacturer’s instructions throughout journey 
Orientate maps to surroundings and utilise compass and environmental navigation aids to assist. 
Navigate alternative routes to bypass obstacles and improve efficiency of route. 
Navigate routes and courses to minimise impact on the environment. 

Forms

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