Navigate in remote or trackless areas

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FPICOT3202B, 'Navigate in remote or trackless areas'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Navigate in remote or trackless areas' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for navigation

1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to navigating in a remote or trackless areas are identified and followed

1.2. Information is gathered and relevantfactors are 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 line with manufacturer recommendations

1.4. Faults or errors in maps and equipment are detected and corrected

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

2. Plan the route

2.1. Route is planned in line with assignment instructions and OHS requirements

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

2.3. Accurate grid and magnetic bearings are calculated using maps and equipment in line with assignment instructions

2.4. Emergency or contingency exit routes are planned and other risks are planned for

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

3. Conduct navigation

3.1. Navigation is undertaken in line with planned route and schedule

3.2. Maps are correctly orientated to surroundings in line with planned route

3.3. Equipment and navigation aids are used in line with manufacturer recommendations

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

3.5. Impact on the environment as a result of navigation is minimised


Qualifications and Skillsets

FPICOT3202B appears in the following qualifications:

  • FPI30105 - Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management
  • FPI30205 - Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
  • FPI30305 - Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing
  • AHC31710 - Certificate III in Natural Area Restoration
  • AHC31810 - Certificate III in Vertebrate Pest Management
  • FPI30211 - Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
  • FPI30311 - Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing
  • FPI30111 - Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management
  • FPI30213 - Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
  • FPI30113 - Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management