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

RIIEGS305A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Navigate in remote or trackless areas

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIEGS305A - Navigate in remote or trackless areas
Description This unit covers navigation in remote or trackless areas in the metalliferous mining industry. It includes using maps, using a compass, planning a route for remote or trackless areas, and navigating in remote or trackless areas. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:Metalliferous Mining
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
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 maps
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • 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
  • Demonstrate the manner in which a compass is used to maintain a designated course
  • Demonstrate how compass use reflects understanding of the factors that affect accuracy
       
Element: Plan a route for remote or trackless areas
  • Apply symbols and information contained on the map to plan an efficient route/course suitable to navigation and activity-specific abilities
  • Obtain additional information to assist in the preparation of a navigation data sheet from the map and from other suitable sources of information
  • Identify potential hazards associated with navigating through adverse environmental conditions
  • Consider other contextual issues in the planning of a route
  • Prepare a navigation data sheet/route card
  • Identify emergency or contingency escape routes
  • Consider environmental impact issues in the planning of a route
       
Element: Navigate in remote or trackless areas
  • Maintain orientation of map to surroundings
  • Identify possible sources of navigation error in specific locations
  • Use combined map, compass and other techniques whilst following a route in unmodified landscapes
  • Employ techniques for distance estimations of travel in the absence of identifying features
  • Maintain the designated course whilst bypassing obstacles
  • Maintain a course in adverse environmental conditions and/or poor visibility
  • Fix position accurately and regularly using a combination of appropriate navigation techniques
  • Select an efficient route choice for the surroundings and conditions
  • Employ suitable combinations of navigation techniques to fix position and identify unknown features when lost
       


Evidence Required

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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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for navigating in remote or trackless areas

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of remote or trackless area navigation

working with others to undertake and complete the navigation of remote or trackless areas that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of remote or trackless area navigation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the navigation of remote or trackless areas

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to navigate in remote or trackless areas:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for navigation in remote or trackless areas

solve problems

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

observe surroundings

make decisions

apply communication skills

acquire required licences and permits

apply diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to navigate in remote or trackless areas:

factors affecting navigation techniques in extreme environmental conditions

map types and sources of error

use of a compass and factors that affect their accuracy

navigation techniques and aids

navigation data sheets

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

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Maps may include:

topographic

aerial photographs

Symbols and information may include:

grid lines and numbers

contour lines

magnetic variation

scale

map legend

topographic features

Navigation data sheet information may include:

grid reference points

grid and magnetic bearings

distances

estimated travelling times

height gain/loss

gradient

identifiable features

escape routes

Sources of information may include:

guide books

local inhabitants

peers/local clubs

Potential hazards may include:

river crossings and rising water levels

open water crossings

cliff lines

wet and slippery rocks

extreme heat

extreme cold

fog and mist

snow

severe storms/squalls

strong winds

heavy rain

man-made features

Other contextual issues may include:

navigation and activity-specific abilities

available clothing, equipment and resources

fitness levels

type of terrain or features of the location/access and escape routes

number of people travelling

natural protection or shelter

Unmodified landscapes align to Class 6 Tracks within the Australian standard for Walking Tracks AS 2156.1. Standards Australia 2001, and may include those where:

there are no modifications to the natural surface or the natural environment so that track alignment is indistinct

there is no clearance along the track

signage is generally not provided

there may include steep sections of unmodified surfaces and other terrain and man-made hazards

the track is not managed for public risk

there is an appreciable risk of onset of poor visibility

Obstacles may include:

thick vegetation

drops and climbs

marshes and bogs

fog

rivers, lakes and dams

Distance estimations may include:

pacing

time

Navigation techniques may include:

use of compass

linear features/point features

attack points

aiming off

collecting features

spiral search

sweep search

back-bearings and resections

use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

use of stars and sun

use of natural features

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
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
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 
Demonstrate the manner in which a compass is used to maintain a designated course 
Demonstrate how compass use reflects understanding of the factors that affect accuracy 
Apply symbols and information contained on the map to plan an efficient route/course suitable to navigation and activity-specific abilities 
Obtain additional information to assist in the preparation of a navigation data sheet from the map and from other suitable sources of information 
Identify potential hazards associated with navigating through adverse environmental conditions 
Consider other contextual issues in the planning of a route 
Prepare a navigation data sheet/route card 
Identify emergency or contingency escape routes 
Consider environmental impact issues in the planning of a route 
Maintain orientation of map to surroundings 
Identify possible sources of navigation error in specific locations 
Use combined map, compass and other techniques whilst following a route in unmodified landscapes 
Employ techniques for distance estimations of travel in the absence of identifying features 
Maintain the designated course whilst bypassing obstacles 
Maintain a course in adverse environmental conditions and/or poor visibility 
Fix position accurately and regularly using a combination of appropriate navigation techniques 
Select an efficient route choice for the surroundings and conditions 
Employ suitable combinations of navigation techniques to fix position and identify unknown features when lost 

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