Navigate in urban and rural environments Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: PUAOPE003B - Navigate in urban and rural environments

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PUAOPE003B - Navigate in urban and rural environments

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

Determine current location, destination and resources

Incident and/or task location/requirements are obtained
Relevant maps and navigation equipment are gathered and checked
Cartographic information and navigation techniques are applied to plot positions on a map, and determine current location and destination within accepted tolerances

Incident and/or task location/requirements are obtained

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Relevant maps and navigation equipment are gathered and checked

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Cartographic information and navigation techniques are applied to plot positions on a map, and determine current location and destination within accepted tolerances

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Determine and plan a safe route

Navigation records are prepared according to organisation's practices
Cartographic information, navigation techniques, local and environmental conditions are interpreted to determine and plan a safe and timely route
Potential access restrictions which may limit thoroughfare are identified and arrangements made to gain access in accordance with organisation's policies and practices and regulatory requirements

Navigation records are prepared according to organisation's practices

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Cartographic information, navigation techniques, local and environmental conditions are interpreted to determine and plan a safe and timely route

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Potential access restrictions which may limit thoroughfare are identified and arrangements made to gain access in accordance with organisation's policies and practices and regulatory requirements

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Navigate to destination

Record of proposed route and navigation aids are used to maintain compliance with planned route
Driver is directed to follow indicated route as required
Current location is regularly verified within accepted tolerances
Route is modified to address prevailing conditions and, if required, alternate strategies are initiated
Lost en-route procedures are implemented if required
Unanticipated access difficulties are reported in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures
En-route and arrival reporting information is communicated in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures

Record of proposed route and navigation aids are used to maintain compliance with planned route

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Driver is directed to follow indicated route as required

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Current location is regularly verified within accepted tolerances

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Route is modified to address prevailing conditions and, if required, alternate strategies are initiated

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Lost en-route procedures are implemented if required

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Unanticipated access difficulties are reported in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures

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En-route and arrival reporting information is communicated in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures

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Complete post navigational activities

Navigation or nominated reports are completed in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures
Navigational equipment is recovered, reset, updated and serviced according to operational standards and manufacturer's specifications

Navigation or nominated reports are completed in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures

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Navigational equipment is recovered, reset, updated and serviced according to operational standards and manufacturer's specifications

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in practical plotting of a navigation route maintaining accuracy within accepted tolerances when following a route, and in demonstrated ability to maintain positional awareness. Evidence should also be sought concerning the ability to effectively react to changes in the operating environment necessitating re-planning of course Consistency in performance Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment A real life incident, exercise or simulation or series of tasks are required to demonstrate competence in this unit Urban or rural navigation Navigation with electronic aids Specific resources for assessment Access to equipment used in operational navigation is essential
Guidance information for assessment	Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

identifying natural and cultural features for transport modes

problem solving

using navigation aids

verbal communication

Required Knowledge

cartographic symbols and legends

grid/magnetic conversion

map and chart types

methods for determining current location

route planning techniques and calculations

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.
Use of maps may include	defining or plotting incident location delineation of search areas planning access and egress routes plotting of areas subject to hazard impact such as flood inundation plotting and calculation of areas of fire damage
Navigational maps may include	street directories topographic maps aerial photographs local authority maps navigational charts cadastral maps orthophoto maps satellite imagery
Map features include	date of map legend contours scale north Point grid references latitude and longitude magnetic variation contour intervals datum information northings and eastings hill shading vegetation types cultural information transport routes
Navigational equipment may include	protractors scale rules global positioning systems (GPS) geographical information systems (GIS) magnetic compasses planimeters romers area plotters watch/stopwatch communications equipment computers writing equipment
Incident and task information may include	search operation data gathering establishing radii areas of probability plotting fire fronts flood height predictions rates of fireline constructions
Communication may include	verbal instructions radio system intercom system hand signals written instructions en-route and arrival information
Navigation techniques may include	resection and triangulation plotting route-time calculations magnetic conversions grid and latitude/longitude conversions bearings and back bearings
Potential access restrictions may include	military areas Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sacred sites other areas of cultural significance seasonal factors wilderness areas hazardous areas other areas requiring permission and/or authorisation to enter agency and regulatory requirements
Environmental conditions may include	flood or fire road conditions including vehicle height and/or width clearance requirements time of day need to match transportation mode to terrain atmospheric conditions hazardous materials storm damage
Accepted tolerance may include	relating the margin of error allowable as determined by the nature of the task/incident terrain prevailing weather and environmental conditions
Cartographic may include	the interpretation of cartographic symbology including contour lines scale magnetic variation information
Organisational arrival procedures may include	confirmation of timely safe arrival appropriate to the incident/task
Alternate route strategies may include	lost procedures dispatch of additional teams use of additional/alternate vehicles
Reporting requirements may include	pre-departure briefing input to debriefs completion of logs sitreps journal records assessment of safety procedures utilised

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Evidence Guide: PUAOPE003B - Navigate in urban and rural environments

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

PUAOPE003B - Navigate in urban and rural environments

Determine current location, destination and resources

Determine and plan a safe route

Navigate to destination

Complete post navigational activities

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _