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Evidence Guide: SISONAV403A - Navigate in uncontrolled environments

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SISONAV403A - Navigate in uncontrolled environments

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

Plan for navigation.

  1. Obtain and become familiar with appropriate map or maps for the activity.
  2. Identify symbols and information contained on the map that may be used in navigation.
  3. Apply information contained on the map to plan an efficient route or course according to specific activity requirements, contextual issues, relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures.
  4. Obtain and identify essential features of a compass and how it is used to maintain a designated course.
  5. Calculate grid and magnetic bearings using a map and compass.
  6. Prepare a navigation data sheet and identify emergency or contingency escape routes.
Obtain and become familiar with appropriate map or maps for the activity.

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Identify symbols and information contained on the map that may be used in navigation.

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Apply information contained on the map to plan an efficient route or course according to specific activity requirements, contextual issues, relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures.

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Obtain and identify essential features of a compass and how it is used to maintain a designated course.

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Calculate grid and magnetic bearings using a map and compass.

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Prepare a navigation data sheet and identify emergency or contingency escape routes.

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Navigate in unmodified landscapes.

  1. Apply navigation techniques to orientate map to surroundings with a compass and identify factors that affect accuracy.
  2. Follow a route in unmodified landscapes, demonstrating use of a combination of navigation aids according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  3. Apply techniques for estimating distance travelled in the absence of identifying features.
  4. Maintain, where necessary, a compass course while bypassing an obstacle.
  5. Identify unknown features and hazards in extreme environmental conditions using navigation aids.
  6. Fix position using a combination of navigation techniques and identify unknown features when lost.
Apply navigation techniques to orientate map to surroundings with a compass and identify factors that affect accuracy.

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Follow a route in unmodified landscapes, demonstrating use of a combination of navigation aids according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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Apply techniques for estimating distance travelled in the absence of identifying features.

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Maintain, where necessary, a compass course while bypassing an obstacle.

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Identify unknown features and hazards in extreme environmental conditions using navigation aids.

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Fix position using a combination of navigation techniques and identify unknown features when lost.

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Evaluate navigations.

  1. Evaluate relevant aspects of navigation.
  2. Identify improvements or modifications for future navigations in unmodified landscapes in extreme environmental conditions.
Evaluate relevant aspects of navigation.

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Identify improvements or modifications for future navigations in unmodified landscapes in extreme environmental conditions.

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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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

applies relevant process to plan a route in unmodified landscapes and demonstrates navigation techniques to orientate and follow directions in extreme environmental conditions

navigates around obstacles and hazards in unmodified landscapes while maintaining a compass course

evaluates and reflects on own navigation performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in navigation activities in unmodified landscapes that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a suitable outdoor location with unmodified landscapes within an activity-specific context that align to Class 6 Tracks within the Australian Standard for Walking Tracks

navigation equipment such as map or maps, compass, GPS and activity-specific equipment.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of navigation techniques used to maintain a course in unmodified landscapes

observation of safe participation and demonstration of navigation skills, such as maintaining a compass course while bypassing an obstacle and fixing position when lost

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SISOBWG404A Bushwalk in unmodified landscapes.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

literacy skills to:

read and interpret maps

follow instructions and procedures

develop a navigation data sheet

planning and organising skills to:

obtain navigation equipment

plan and follow routes and courses

numeracy skills to calculate grid and magnetic bearings and distances using a map and compass in conditions of poor visibility

problem-solving skills to:

make prompt decisions

maintain a compass course while bypassing an obstacle

fix position and determine current location when lost in unmodified landscapes in extreme environmental conditions.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all activities

different types of maps, sources of error and factors affecting accuracy in extreme environmental conditions to enable appropriate map selection and use

map features, including symbols, contour lines, scales, grid lines and legends to enable efficient map reading

features of a compass, their use and factors that affect compass accuracy

route planning and factors that should be considered when navigating in unmodified landscapes in extreme environmental conditions

navigation techniques in unmodified landscapes to determine distance, location, direction and potential obstacles and hazards

techniques for estimating distance travelled, determining position when lost and navigating around obstacles in unmodified landscapes.

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.

Map or maps may include:

cadastral and topographic maps

charts

hydrographic

aerial photographs

guide books and diagrams.

Symbols and information may include:

grid lines and numbers

contour lines

magnetic variation

scale

map legend

topographic features

markers and beacons

water depth.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

seasons

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

communication protocols

use and maintenance of equipment

code of ethics.

Navigation data sheet may include:

grid reference points

grid and magnetic bearings

distances

estimated travelling times

height gain or loss

gradient

identifiable features

escape routes.

Navigation techniques may include:

use of compass

linear features

point features

attack points

aiming off

collecting features

spiral search

sweep search

backbearings and resections

use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

use of stars and sun

use of natural features.

Surroundings may include:

snow conditions

bodies of water

beacons and markers

natural formations

landmarks

man-made features.

Unmodified landscapes include:

uncleared tracks

unsigned

terrain and man-made hazards

tracks not managed for public risk

tracks align with Class 6 Tracks within the Australian Standard for Walking Tracks.

Navigation aids may include:

track and creek junctions and crossings

survey markers

beacons

track markers

cairns

paths

lines

signs

arrows

watch

weather charts

man-made objects or features

transits.

Techniques for estimating distance may include:

time

observation of surroundings

relation to features if present

pacing.

Obstacles may include:

logs

rocks

gullies

snow conditions

exposed areas

thick vegetation

drops and climbs

marshes and bogs

fog

rivers, lakes and dams.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards.

Extreme environmental conditions may include:

very poor visibility

severe weather

unexpected and sudden weather changes.

Relevant aspects may include:

objectives

planning process

activity site

weather

equipment selection

clothing selection

food selection

instructional content

instructional technique

assessment technique

group feedback

directing techniques

rescue techniques employed.