Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers navigation in remote or trackless areas in the metalliferous mining industry. It includes using maps, using a compass, planning a route for remote or trackless areas, and navigating in remote or trackless areas. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
- Metalliferous Mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Use maps |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Select the type of map(s) suitable for the activity 1.3. Identify possible sources of error and inaccuracies on the map 1.4. Identify symbols and information contained on the map that may be used in navigation 1.5. Identify the way in which relevant symbols and information on the map can be used in navigation |
2. Use a compass |
2.1. Identify the essential features of a compass 2.2. Demonstrate the manner in which a compass is used to maintain a designated course 2.3. Demonstrate how compass use reflects understanding of the factors that affect accuracy |
3. Plan a route for remote or trackless areas |
3.1. Apply symbols and information contained on the map to plan an efficient route/course suitable to navigation and activity-specific abilities 3.2. Obtain additional information to assist in the preparation of a navigation data sheet from the map and from other suitable sources of information 3.3. Identify potential hazards associated with navigating through adverse environmental conditions 3.4. Consider other contextual issues in the planning of a route 3.5. Prepare a navigation data sheet /route card 3.6. Identify emergency or contingency escape routes 3.7. Consider environmental impact issues in the planning of a route |
4. Navigate in remote or trackless areas |
4.1. Maintain orientation of map to surroundings 4.2. Identify possible sources of navigation error in specific locations 4.3. Use combined map , compass and other techniques whilst following a route in unmodified landscapes 4.4. Employ techniques for distance estimations of travel in the absence of identifying features 4.5. Maintain the designated course whilst bypassing obstacles 4.6. Maintain a course in adverse environmental conditions and/or poor visibility 4.7. Fix position accurately and regularly using a combination of appropriate navigation techniques 4.8. Select an efficient route choice for the surroundings and conditions 4.9. Employ suitable combinations of navigation techniques to fix position and identify unknown features when lost |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to navigate in remote or trackless areas:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to navigate in remote or trackless areas:
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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 |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
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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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Maps may include: |
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Symbols and information may include: |
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Navigation data sheet information may include: |
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Sources of information may include: |
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Potential hazards may include: |
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Other contextual issues may include: |
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Unmodified landscapes align to Class 6 Tracks within the Australian standard for Walking Tracks AS 2156.1. Standards Australia 2001, and may include those where: |
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Obstacles may include: |
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Distance estimations may include: |
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Navigation techniques may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Exploration and Field Work
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.