- FPICOT2233A - Navigate in forest areas
FPICOT2233A
Navigate in forest areas
Application
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in forest and forest products operations of all sizes. The unit applies to a forest environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the persons job and authority
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in forest and forest products operations of all sizes. The unit applies to a forest environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the persons job and authority
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Prepare for navigation | 1.1 | Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to navigation are specified and complied with |
1.2 | Information is gathered and relevant factors identified and checked with appropriate personnel | ||
1.3 | Suitable maps, equipment and navigation aids are selected and checked for accuracy, currency and operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations | ||
1.4 | Faults or errors in maps and equipment are detected and corrected | ||
1.5 | Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with OHS requirements | ||
2 | Plan the route | 2.1 | Route is planned in accordance with assignment instructions and OHS requirements |
2.2 | Maps are examined to identify relevant symbols and information and navigation data | ||
2.3 | Emergency or contingency exit routes are planned | ||
2.4 | Limitations in planning are specified and assistance sought in accordance with organisational requirements | ||
3 | Conduct navigation | 3.1 | Navigation is undertaken in accordance with planned route and schedule |
3.2 | Maps are correctly orientated to surroundings in accordance with planned route | ||
3.3 | Equipment and navigation aids are used in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations | ||
3.4 | Alternative routes are navigated to bypass obstacles and improve efficiency of route or course |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit | |
Required skills include: | comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for navigating in forest areas review and accurately identify work requirements use and maintain relevant tools and equipment identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques and methods with colleagues and others accurately calculate bearings using maps and compass correctly accurately interpret maps, charts, distances, relevant symbols, map meaning and line types accurately estimate resource and equipment requirements effectively solve problems and bypass obstacles accurately locate own position on a map |
Required knowledge and understanding includes: | basic knowledge and understanding of applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for navigating in forest areas organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for navigation principles of cultural diversity and access and equity environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material established communication channels and protocols problem identification and resolution types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance types of maps, charts and scales and their uses representation of topographic features on maps and plans common scales used on maps and plans features and use of a compass and factors that affect their accuracy advantages and disadvantages of different map and chart types and sources of error techniques for estimating distance travelled within a particular activity context procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks |
KEYCOMPETENCIES The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplace Performance Level 1 - at this level, the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectively Performance Level 2 - at this level, the candidate is required to manage tasks Performance Level 3 - at this level, the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping task | ||
Key Competency | Example of Application | Performance Level |
How are ideas and information communicated? | By communicating in simple language to confirm work requirements, convey information and requests to colleagues, and report and record outcomes of navigation | 1 |
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? | By collecting, organising and understanding information from maps and plans | 1 |
How are activities planned and organised? | By organising work activities in the correct sequence for navigation to be completed within the designated timeframes | 1 |
How is team work used? | By using effective communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others to maximise confidence and safety | 1 |
How are mathematical ideas and techniques used? | By calculating time to complete tasks and estimating distances, resource and equipment requirements | 1 |
How are problem solving skills applied? | By planning safe and effective navigation routes which anticipate likely obstacles and hazards | 1 |
How is the use of technology applied? | By selecting and using equipment to ensure safe and effective navigation in forest areas | 1 |
Evidence Required
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Packag | |
Overview of assessment | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can navigate in forest areas demonstrating the correct orientation and use of maps, plans and compass. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Comply with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice, including OHS, environmental and organisational policies and procedures, relevant to navigating in forest areas Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area Effectively select, interpret, and apply maps and other relevant information in written, diagrammatic and oral form Accurately use maps, compass and navigation aids to navigate in forest areas confirming factors affecting the use of navigation equipment Plan and conduct an efficient navigation effectively bypassing obstacles within designated timeframes |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements The following resources should be made available: workplace location or simulated workplace materials and equipment relevant to navigation specifications and work instructions |
Method of assessment | Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI05 Training Package Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the essential underpinning knowledge Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role |
Range Statement
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below | |
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include: | the use of personal protective equipment and clothing safety equipment first aid equipment fire fighting equipment hazard and risk control elimination of hazardous materials and substances safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire |
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include: | award and enterprise agreements industrial relations Australian Standards confidentiality and privacy OHS the environment equal opportunity anti-discrimination relevant industry codes of practice duty of care heritage and traditional land owner issues |
Organisational requirements | may include legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines) |
Information | may relate to local inhabitants, type of terrain or features of the route, access and exit routes, natural protection or shelter, land management and legislative requirements, guide books |
Relevant factors | may relate to types of terrain and gradient, weather conditions, obstacles, hazards and access to required resources and facilities, distance, estimated travelling time and magnetic bearings |
Appropriate personnel | may include supervisors, clients, colleagues, line management |
Maps | may include cadastral and topographic maps, charts, guide books, aerial photographs, sketches and cave maps, and diagrams |
Equipment | may include compass, track and survey markers, beacons, personal protective equipment and clothing, GPS units |
Navigation aids | may include track and creek junctions and crossings, survey markers, beacons, track markers, paths, signs, arrows, compass and man-made objects or features |
Symbols and information | may include grid lines and numbers, contour lines, scale, map legend, topographic features, markers and beacons, water depth |
Navigation data | may include grid reference points, distances, estimated travelling times, height gain/loss, gradient, identifiable features and exit routes |
Communication | may include verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language |
Limitations | may relate to job role and responsibilities, own competency level, industry requirements, own understanding of risk identification processes, own interpretation of maps, legislation, regulations and procedures, complying with OHS requirements, legal responsibilities |
Surroundings | may include ground or terrain, bodies of water, beacons and markers, natural formations, landmarks and man-made features |
Obstacles | may include thick vegetation, drops and climbs, marshes and bogs, fog, rivers, lakes and dams, tides, hazards (such as rocks) |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.