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Navigate in urban and rural environments
Navigate in urban and rural environments
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOPE003B
PUAOPE003B
State Code
D5583
D5583
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers competency required to navigate in urban and rural environments and inland waterways.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine current location, destination and resources
- 1.1 Incident and/or task location/requirements are obtained
- 1.2 Relevant maps and navigation equipment are gathered and checked
- 1.3 Cartographic information and navigation techniques are applied to plot positions on a map, and determine current location and destination within accepted tolerances
2. Determine and plan a safe route
- 2.1 Navigation records are prepared according to organisation's practices
- 2.2 Cartographic information, navigation techniques, local and environmental conditions are interpreted to determine and plan a safe and timely route
- 2.3 Potential access restrictions which may limit thoroughfare are identified and arrangements made to gain access in accordance with organisation's policies and practices and regulatory requirements
3. Navigate to destination
- 3.1 Record of proposed route and navigation aids are used to maintain compliance with planned route
- 3.2 Driver is directed to follow indicated route as required
- 3.3 Current location is regularly verified within accepted tolerances
- 3.4 Route is modified to address prevailing conditions and, if required, alternate strategies are initiated
- 3.5 Lost en-route procedures are implemented if required
- 3.6 Unanticipated access difficulties are reported in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures
- 3.7 En-route and arrival reporting information is communicated in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures
4. Complete post navigational activities
- 4.1 Navigation or nominated reports are completed in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures
- 4.2 Navigational equipment is recovered, reset, updated and serviced according to operational standards and manufacturer's specifications
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Use of maps may include
defining or plotting incident location
delineation of search areas
planning access and egress routes
plotting of areas subject to hazard impact such as flood inundation
plotting and calculation of areas of fire damage
Navigational maps may include
street directories
topographic maps
aerial photographs
local authority maps
navigational charts
cadastral maps
orthophoto maps
satellite imagery
Map features include
date of map
legend
contours
scale
north Point
grid references
latitude and longitude
magnetic variation
contour intervals
datum information
northings and eastings
hill shading
vegetation types
cultural information
transport routes
Navigational equipment may include
protractors
scale rules
global positioning systems (GPS)
geographical information systems (GIS)
magnetic compasses
planimeters
romers
area plotters
watch/stopwatch
communications equipment
computers
writing equipment
Incident and task information may include
search operation
data gathering
establishing radii
areas of probability
plotting fire fronts
flood height predictions
rates of fireline constructions
Communication may include
verbal instructions
radio system
intercom system
hand signals
written instructions
en-route and arrival information
Navigation techniques may include
resection and triangulation
plotting
route-time calculations
magnetic conversions
grid and latitude/longitude conversions
bearings and back bearings
Potential access restrictions may include
military areas
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sacred sites
other areas of cultural significance
seasonal factors
wilderness areas
hazardous areas
other areas requiring permission and/or authorisation to enter
agency and regulatory requirements
Environmental conditions may include
flood or fire
road conditions including vehicle height and/or width clearance requirements
time of day
need to match transportation mode to terrain
atmospheric conditions
hazardous materials
storm damage
Accepted tolerance may include
relating the margin of error allowable as determined by the nature of the task/incident terrain
prevailing weather and environmental conditions
Cartographic may include
the interpretation of cartographic symbology including contour lines
scale
magnetic variation information
Organisational arrival procedures may include
confirmation of timely
safe arrival appropriate to the incident/task
Alternate route strategies may include
lost procedures
dispatch of additional teams
use of additional/alternate vehicles
Reporting requirements may include
pre-departure briefing
input to debriefs
completion of logs
sitreps
journal records
assessment of safety procedures utilised
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Use of maps may include
defining or plotting incident location
delineation of search areas
planning access and egress routes
plotting of areas subject to hazard impact such as flood inundation
plotting and calculation of areas of fire damage
Navigational maps may include
street directories
topographic maps
aerial photographs
local authority maps
navigational charts
cadastral maps
orthophoto maps
satellite imagery
Map features include
date of map
legend
contours
scale
north Point
grid references
latitude and longitude
magnetic variation
contour intervals
datum information
northings and eastings
hill shading
vegetation types
cultural information
transport routes
Navigational equipment may include
protractors
scale rules
global positioning systems (GPS)
geographical information systems (GIS)
magnetic compasses
planimeters
romers
area plotters
watch/stopwatch
communications equipment
computers
writing equipment
Incident and task information may include
search operation
data gathering
establishing radii
areas of probability
plotting fire fronts
flood height predictions
rates of fireline constructions
Communication may include
verbal instructions
radio system
intercom system
hand signals
written instructions
en-route and arrival information
Navigation techniques may include
resection and triangulation
plotting
route-time calculations
magnetic conversions
grid and latitude/longitude conversions
bearings and back bearings
Potential access restrictions may include
military areas
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sacred sites
other areas of cultural significance
seasonal factors
wilderness areas
hazardous areas
other areas requiring permission and/or authorisation to enter
agency and regulatory requirements
Environmental conditions may include
flood or fire
road conditions including vehicle height and/or width clearance requirements
time of day
need to match transportation mode to terrain
atmospheric conditions
hazardous materials
storm damage
Accepted tolerance may include
relating the margin of error allowable as determined by the nature of the task/incident terrain
prevailing weather and environmental conditions
Cartographic may include
the interpretation of cartographic symbology including contour lines
scale
magnetic variation information
Organisational arrival procedures may include
confirmation of timely
safe arrival appropriate to the incident/task
Alternate route strategies may include
lost procedures
dispatch of additional teams
use of additional/alternate vehicles
Reporting requirements may include
pre-departure briefing
input to debriefs
completion of logs
sitreps
journal records
assessment of safety procedures utilised
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in practical plotting of a navigation route maintaining accuracy within accepted tolerances when following a route, and in demonstrated ability to maintain positional awareness. Evidence should also be sought concerning the ability to effectively react to changes in the operating environment necessitating re-planning of course
Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
A real life incident, exercise or simulation or series of tasks are required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Urban or rural navigation
Navigation with electronic aids
Specific resources for assessment
Access to equipment used in operational navigation is essential
Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in practical plotting of a navigation route maintaining accuracy within accepted tolerances when following a route, and in demonstrated ability to maintain positional awareness. Evidence should also be sought concerning the ability to effectively react to changes in the operating environment necessitating re-planning of course
Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
A real life incident, exercise or simulation or series of tasks are required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Urban or rural navigation
Navigation with electronic aids
Specific resources for assessment
Access to equipment used in operational navigation is essential
Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
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