FWPCOT3202 — Navigate in remote or trackless areas

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What an assessment for FWPCOT3202 must cover

36 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for navigation

1.1Identify and gather information and relevant factors and check with appropriate personnel.
1.2Select suitable maps, equipment and navigation aids and check for accuracy, currency and operational effectiveness.
1.3Detect and correct faults or errors in maps and equipment.
1.4Establish communication with others in line with WHS and organisational requirements

2 Plan the route

2.1Plan route in line with work instructions and WHS requirements.
2.2Examine maps to identify relevant symbols, information, navigation data and environmental requirements.
2.3Calculate accurate grid and magnetic bearings using maps and equipment in line with assignment instructions.
2.4Plan emergency exit routes and contingencies to combat other risks.

3 Conduct navigation

3.1Undertake navigation in line with planned route and schedule.
3.2Orientate maps are correctly to surroundings in line with planned route.
3.3Use equipment and navigation aids in line with manufacturer recommendations.
3.4Navigate alternative routes to bypass obstacles and improve efficiency of course.
3.5Minimise impact on the environment as a result of navigation.
3.6Record and report navigation activities.

Performance evidence

follow organisational policies and procedures for navigating in a remote or trackless area
select, interpret, and use maps and other written and diagrammatic information for navigation
use maps, compass and navigation aids to plan routes and navigate in remote or trackless area which must be either: standard magnetic compass using latitude/longitude and Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate systems; global positioning system (GPS); cadastral maps (maps that show the boundaries and ownership of land parcels); topographic maps; general maps
plan and conduct an efficient navigation, effectively bypassing obstacles within designated timeframes
maintain navigation tools and equipment
establish and maintain effective communication with appropriate personnel as required
record navigation activities.

Knowledge evidence

regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices for navigating in a remote or trackless area
environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material and returning the environment to its original or near to original condition on completion of activity
organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for navigating in remote or trackless areas
factors that may affect navigation, including: types of terrain and gradient; weather conditions; obstacles; distance; estimated travelling time; availability of resources, including water, rest stops, camp sites; access and exit routes
use and features of various maps, images and charts including: cadastral and topographic maps; charts; guide books; photographs and other digital imagery; sketches; diagrams
representation of topographic features on maps and plans, including: grid lines and numbers; contour lines; magnetic variation; scale; map legend; local features; markers and beacons; water depth
common scales and reference information used on maps and plans
features and uses of environmental navigation aids: survey markers; track markers and beacons; signs; arrows; natural landmarks and reference points
purpose, features and operation of navigation equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance, including global positioning system (GPS) device; magnetic compass, including adjustment for local magnetic variation; locator beacons; personal protective equipment and clothing
techniques for estimating distance travelled within a particular activity context
established communication modes, methods and protocols
procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.

Foundation skills

Numeracy skills: interpret scales, symbols, grid references, distance and data included on maps and navigation equipment; estimate travel time and distances; locate own position on a map.
Planning and organising skills: estimate resource and equipment requirements; effectively bypass obstacles.
Problem solving skills: identify and solve problems with equipment and navigation route.

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What does an assessment tool for FWPCOT3202 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FWPCOT3202 needs to address all 36 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for FWPCOT3202?

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