Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Information may include:
details of local inhabitants, type of terrain or features of the route, access and exit routes, natural protection or shelter, land management and legislative requirements, guide books
Maps may include:
cadastral and topographic maps, charts, guide books, aerial photographs, sketches and cave maps, and diagrams
Equipment may include:
compass, track and survey markers, beacons, personal protective equipment and clothing, GPS units
Navigation aids may include:
track and creek junctions and crossings, survey markers, beacons, track markers, cairns, paths, signs, arrows, compass and man-made objects or features
Symbols and information may include:
grid lines and numbers, contour lines, magnetic variation, scale, map legend, topographic features, markers and beacons, water depth
Navigation data may include:
grid reference points, grid and magnetic bearings, distances, estimated travelling times, height gain/loss, gradient, identifiable features and exit routes
Surroundings may include:
ground/terrain, bodies of water, beacons and markers, natural formations, landmarks and man-made features
Obstacles may include:
thick vegetation, drops and climbs, marshes and bogs, fog, rivers, lakes and dams, tides and hazards

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.
Overview of assessment

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:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for reading and interpreting maps
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient reading and interpreting of maps
working with others to read and interpret maps and meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely reading and interpreting of maps that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
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:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or Australian first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand Australian testimonial evidence of the candidate:
working with others to read and interpret maps
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.