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Evidence Guide: FPICOT2233B - Navigate in forest areas

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FPICOT2233B - Navigate in forest areas

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for navigation

  1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to navigating in forest areas are identified and followed
  2. Information is gathered and relevant factors are identified and checked with appropriate personnel
  3. Suitable maps, equipment and navigation aids are selected and checked for accuracy, currency and operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations
  4. Faults or errors in maps and equipment are detected and corrected
  5. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to navigating in forest areas are identified and followed

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Information is gathered and relevant factors are identified and checked with appropriate personnel

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Suitable maps, equipment and navigation aids are selected and checked for accuracy, currency and operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations

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Faults or errors in maps and equipment are detected and corrected

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Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements

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Plan the route

  1. Route is planned according to assignment instructions and OHS requirements
  2. Maps are examined to identify relevant symbols, information, navigation data and environmental requirements
  3. Emergency or contingency exit routes are planned
  4. Limitations in planning are specified and assistance is sought in line with organisational requirements
Route is planned according to assignment instructions and OHS requirements

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Maps are examined to identify relevant symbols, information, navigation data and environmental requirements

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Emergency or contingency exit routes are planned

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Limitations in planning are specified and assistance is sought in line with organisational requirements

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Conduct navigation

  1. Navigation is undertaken according to planned route and schedule
  2. Maps are correctly orientated to surroundings according to planned route
  3. Equipment and navigation aids are used in line with manufacturer recommendations
  4. Alternative routes are navigated to bypass obstacles and improve efficiency of route or course
  5. Impact on the environment as a result of navigation is minimised
Navigation is undertaken according to planned route and schedule

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Maps are correctly orientated to surroundings according to planned route

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Equipment and navigation aids are used in line with manufacturer recommendations

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Alternative routes are navigated to bypass obstacles and improve efficiency of route or course

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Impact on the environment as a result of navigation is minimised

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently 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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to navigating in forest areas

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to navigating in forest areas

selecting, interpreting and applying maps and other relevant information in written, diagrammatic and verbal form

using maps, compass and navigation aids to navigate in forest areas, confirming factors affecting the use of navigation equipment

planning and conducting navigation by passing 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 required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 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 required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required 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

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools and equipment

Communication skills sufficient to follow legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for navigating in forest areas; use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques and methods with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to follow legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for navigating in a forest area

Numeracy skills sufficient to calculate bearings using maps and compass correctly

Problem solving skills sufficient to review and identify work requirements; identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures; interpret maps, charts, distances, relevant symbols, map meaning and line types; estimate resource and equipment requirements; solve problems and bypass obstacles; locate own position on a map

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for navigating in forest areas

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material and returning the environment to its original or near to original condition on completion of activity

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for navigating in forest areas

Environmental risks and hazards

Types of maps and charts, 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 its accuracy

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

Techniques for estimating distance travelled within a particular activity context

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace records and information

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, 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.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and 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

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 procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and 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

magnetic bearings

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

clients

colleagues

line management

Maps may include:

cadastral and topographic maps

charts

guide books

aerial photographs

sketches

cave maps

diagrams

Equipment may include:

compass

track and survey markers

beacons

personal protective equipment and clothing

global positioning system (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

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

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 and loss

gradient

identifiable features

exit routes

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

legal responsibilities

OHS environmental requirements

Surroundings may include:

ground or terrain

bodies of water

beacons and markers

natural formations

landmarks

man-made features

Obstacles may include:

thick vegetation

drops and climbs

marshes and bogs

fog

rivers

lakes and dams

tides

hazards, such as rocks