Unit of competency Outline
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Navigate in difficult tracked environments
Navigate in difficult tracked environments
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOFLD007
SISOFLD007
State Code
OBF36
OBF36
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2019
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
13/12/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to navigate in difficult tracked environments during any type of outdoor recreation activity.The unit provides skills to navigate in environments where tracks, natural and constructed features marked on maps may be unreliable. Tracks are generally distinct, but may be indistinct in some places. They have signage at the track head, and have route markers but provide limited signage en route. There may be many natural obstacles and, along with changes in weather and visibility, adjustments to the planned route may be necessary. Tracks could be graded according to the Australian Walking Track Grading System and might include features of grade 4.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.It applies to leaders, guides or instructors who use these skills when leading participants during activities where navigation skills are required. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for navigation.
- 1.1. Obtain and become familiar with maps, appropriate for the activity, and features that will assist with navigation at the location.
- 1.2. Interpret map symbols and information to plan an efficient route according to specific activity requirements.
- 1.3. Select a compass suitable for navigation requirements.
- 1.4. Calculate grid, magnetic and true north bearings using map, compass and protractor.
- 1.5. Prepare a navigation data sheet, and identify emergency or contingency escape routes.
2. Navigate a route in difficult tracked environments.
- 2.1. Orientate map to surroundings using landmarks and compass and identify factors that affect accuracy.
- 2.2. Follow the planned route using map, route markers, natural and constructed features and compass to assist.
- 2.3. Use a global positioning system (GPS) as a navigational aid to maintain route.
- 2.4. Use techniques to estimate distance travelled.
- 2.5. Maintain, where necessary, a compass course to bypass obstacles.
- 2.6. Identify unfamiliar features in the field using map and compass to maintain route.
- 2.7. Utilise navigation techniques to identify unfamiliar features and fix position when lost.
- 2.8. Make required adjustments to route according to prevailing conditions, and navigate using map, route markers, natural and constructed features, compass and GPS as required.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D6420 | SISONAV302A | Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment | Unit of competency |
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