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Read and interpret maps

Read and interpret maps

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAECO006
State Code
OAZ46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2020
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret maps. It includes identifying incident location from a caller, locating incidents using mapping systems, and using coordinates. The unit applies to emergency communications personnel who locate emergency incidents and other public safety and service roles where the ability to read and interpret maps in rural and urban areas is required.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify incident location from caller
  • 1.1 Ascertain incident location using communication techniques
  • 1.2 Receive and integrate information and reports from a variety of identified sources
  • 1.3 Identify and locate map features
2 Locate incidents using mapping systems
  • 2.1 Enter coordinates into mapping system using information provided
  • 2.2 Locate incident by analysing map features
  • 2.3 Verify location with caller using system information
  • 2.4 Save location to the mapping system, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.5 Provide directional information on request
3 Use coordinates
  • 3.1 Translate and interpret coordinates from provided information
  • 3.2 Convert coordinates into mapping location
  • 3.3 Determine relevant reference points from given coordinates
  • 3.4 Record location into relevant system, in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5486 PUAECO006A Read and interpret maps Unit of competency