SISOFLD007 — Navigate in difficult tracked environments

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What an assessment for SISOFLD007 must cover

105 assessable components: 2 elements (13 performance criteria), 18 performance evidence and 70 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Plan for navigation.

1.1Obtain and become familiar with maps, appropriate for the activity, and features that will assist with navigation at the location.
1.2Interpret map symbols and information to plan an efficient route according to specific activity requirements.
1.3Select a compass suitable for navigation requirements.
1.4Calculate grid, magnetic and true north bearings using map, compass and protractor.
1.5Prepare a navigation data sheet, and identify emergency or contingency escape routes.

2 Navigate a route in difficult tracked environments.

2.1Orientate map to surroundings using landmarks and compass and identify factors that affect accuracy.
2.2Follow the planned route using map, route markers, natural and constructed features and compass to assist.
2.3Use a global positioning system (GPS) as a navigational aid to maintain route.
2.4Use techniques to estimate distance travelled.
2.5Maintain, where necessary, a compass course to bypass obstacles.
2.6Identify unfamiliar features in the field using map and compass to maintain route.
2.7Utilise navigation techniques to identify unfamiliar features and fix position when lost.
2.8Make required adjustments to route according to prevailing conditions, and navigate using map, route markers, natural and constructed features, compass and GPS as required.

Performance evidence

plan and document three efficient routes, each different, within difficult tracked environments
navigate each of the above three planned routes
across the three navigation activities, collectively use these techniques to determine location:
using map, identifying natural features, constructed objects and determining distance travelled
using map and compass techniques including resections/tri-bearings
using GPS devices
using grid references, estimation and Romer devices
across the three navigation activities, collectively use these navigation techniques:
using linear and point references
using terrain features: handrailing, collecting features, catch points
using compass techniques: aiming off, backbearing
using GPS: waypoints, routes
on two occasions, determine when there is a deviation from a planned route, adjust and resume the planned route after fixing position using:
manual techniques on one occasion
a GPS device on one occasion
determine two adjustments to routes in the field and navigate the changed routes using:
manual techniques on one occasion
a GPS device on one occasion

Knowledge evidence

trusted sources of maps for the region or locality
different technologies used to access maps
characteristics of different map types, their different uses, advantages and disadvantages, accuracy and sources of error:
paper based and digital
sketch maps and diagrams
guide book maps
charts
topographic
cadastral
information found on maps including symbols and what they represent:
survey or edition date
map legend
scale and distance
grid lines and numbers
cardinal points and bearings
contour lines, altitude and water depth
topographic features
markers and beacons
gradient
roads, tracks and waterways
magnetic variation and annual change
principal colours used on maps and what they represent
other information and key features that can assist navigation in difficult tracked environments:
satellite imagery
aerial photographs
features, functions and operation of global positioning systems (GPS):
when these might be used, advantages and disadvantages
reliability of signal, device and battery
system structure at fundamental level of understanding
how to identify and use datum grids
how to create, enter and transfer waypoints
how to create tracks, routes and grid references
accuracy and sources of errors
these different types of compasses, their features and factors which affect accuracy:
baseplate/orienteering
sighting/mirror
lensatic/prismatic
for difficult tracked environments, map and compass techniques used to:
calculate grid, magnetic and true north bearings
orientate map to surroundings
maintain a designated course
identify unfamiliar features
make significant adjustments to routes
techniques to determine location:
using map, identifying natural features, constructed objects and determining distance travelled
using map and compass techniques including resections/tri-bearings
using GPS devices
using grid references, estimation and Romer devices
the following navigation techniques used to effectively navigate in difficult tracked environments; advantages and disadvantages:
using linear and point references
using terrain features: handrailing, collecting features, catch points
using compass techniques: aiming off
using GPS: waypoints, routes
types of navigation aids found in the field and how these can assist with navigation:
track markers, signs and arrows
track and creek junctions and crossings
survey markers
beacons
cairns
natural features and constructed objects
contents of navigation data sheets and their purpose:
grid reference points
grid and magnetic bearings
distances
estimated travelling times
height gain or loss
gradient
identifiable features
escape routes
factors that affect the adjustment of routes during activities.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: interpret detailed and potentially unfamiliar information on maps and track signage interpret factual activity plan information in familiar formats.
Writing skills to:: develop detailed navigation data sheets using correct terminology and symbols.
Numeracy skills to:: interpret and calculate detailed numerical data involving, distances, times, altitudes, heights, depths and gradients. interpret and calculate degrees, mils and angles.
Technology skills to:: use a range of technologies to access information about routes.

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What does an assessment tool for SISOFLD007 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SISOFLD007 needs to address all 105 unit components: 2 elements with 13 performance criteria, 18 performance evidence requirements, 70 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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