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

RIIEGS305E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Navigate in remote or trackless areas

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIEGS305E - Navigate in remote or trackless areas
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a compass, plan a route and navigate in remote or trackless areas in metalliferous mining.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and contingency measures.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to navigate in remote or trackless areas

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector

AQF indicator level***

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure

1

1 year

2

2 years

Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure

3-6

3 years

Other sectors

Where this unit is being assessed outside of the resources and infrastructure sectors assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII implementation guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
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: Plan and prepare to navigate in remote or trackless areas
  • Access, interpret and apply navigation in remote or trackless areas documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 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
  • 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
       
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 according to work requirements
  • 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 in unfamiliar surroundings/location
       


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.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

navigate in remote or trackless areas on at least two occasions, including:

preparing a navigation data sheet/route card

navigating using combined map, compass and other techniques to follow the planned route

observing surroundings

fixing position accurately and regularly using appropriate navigation techniques

selecting an efficient route choice for the surroundings and conditions

employing suitable combinations of navigation techniques to fix position and identify unknown features when in unfamiliar surroundings/location.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for the completion of navigating in remote of trackless areas including:

using a compass, and identifying factors that affect their accuracy

identifying and applying navigational symbols and information on a map

identifying and applying required maps to suit work activity

identify and apply techniques for estimating distance

identify and apply environmental considerations

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

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and established requirements to navigate in remote or trackless areas, including those for:

planning and preparing navigation data sheets

identifying and applying techniques for estimating distance travelled in poor visibility

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

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

map types and sources of error

navigation techniques and aids

techniques to navigate around obstacles.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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.
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 navigation in remote or trackless areas documentation and confirm work activity is compliant 
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 
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 according to work requirements 
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 in unfamiliar surroundings/location 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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