Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to navigate in uncontrolled environments within an activity-specific context. This includes areas with few obvious visible landmarks, minimal clearance and limited modifications made to the natural surface and where the changes in weather and visibility may occur.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to outdoor recreation guides or instructors working for private outdoor adventure companies and or school based outdoor education programs, such as holiday programs and camps. Activities requiring navigation may include bushwalking, skiing, snowboarding, off - highway motorcycling or mountain biking in uncontrolled environments with few obvious visible landmarks, minimal clearance and signage, limited modifications made to the natural surface and may include terrain and man-made hazards, such as cliff lines or dense forests.
This unit may also apply to navigation on difficult or trackless waterways where there are few obvious visible waterway landmarks and the craft may be affected by wind and or currents and tides.
This unit also applies to outdoor recreation leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups; not-for-profit organisations or government agencies.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Plan for navigation. |
1.1. Obtain and become familiar with appropriate map or maps for the activity. 1.2. Identify symbols and information contained on the map that may be used in navigation. 1.3. 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 . 1.4. Obtain and identify essential features of a compass and how it is used to maintain a designated course. 1.5. Calculate grid and magnetic bearings using a map and compass. 1.6. Prepare a navigation data sheet , and identify emergency or contingency escape routes. |
2. Navigate in uncontrolled environments. |
2.1. Apply navigation techniques to orientate map to surroundings with a compass and identify factors that affect accuracy. 2.2. Follow a route in remote, uncontrolled environments , demonstrating use of navigation aids according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 2.3. Apply techniques for estimating distance travelled. 2.4. Maintain, where necessary, a compass course while bypassing an obstacle . 2.5. Identify unknown features in the field using map and compass. 2.6. Demonstrate technique to fix position and identify unknown features when lost. |
3. Evaluate navigations |
3.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of navigation. 3.2. Identify improvements or modifications for future navigations in uncontrolled environments. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure participation in navigation activities in uncontrolled environments that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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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:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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. |
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Map or maps may include: |
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Symbols and information may include: |
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Contextual issues may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Navigation data sheet may include: |
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Navigation techniques may include: |
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Surroundings may include: |
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Uncontrolled environments may include: |
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Navigation aids may include: |
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Techniques for estimating distance may include: |
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Obstacles may include: |
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Relevant aspects may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
Navigation