Elements and Performance Criteria

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
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include:
the use of personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements 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
heritage and traditional land owner issues
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, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste 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 and magnetic bearings
Appropriate personnel
may include supervisors, clients, colleagues, line management
Maps
may include cadastral and topographic maps, charts, guide books, aerial photographs, sketches and cave maps, and diagrams
Equipment
may include compass, track and survey markers, beacons, personal protective equipment and clothing, 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
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/loss, gradient, identifiable features and exit routes
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 and body language
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, complying with OHS requirements, legal responsibilities
Surroundings
may include ground or terrain, bodies of water, beacons and markers, natural formations, landmarks and man-made features
Obstacles
may include thick vegetation, drops and climbs, marshes and bogs, fog, rivers, lakes and dams, tides, hazards (such as rocks)

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Packag
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can 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
Comply with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice, including OHS, environmental and organisational policies and procedures, relevant to navigating in forest areas
Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
Effectively select, interpret, and apply maps and other relevant information in written, diagrammatic and oral form
Accurately use maps, compass and navigation aids to navigate in forest areas confirming factors affecting the use of navigation equipment
Plan and conduct an efficient navigation effectively bypassing 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 essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to navigation
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI05 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 underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the essential underpinning 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