Navigate in remote or trackless areas

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
RIIEGS305E

State Code
OBX19

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
23/09/2020

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

05/03/2021

Field of Education

030303 - Mining Engineering

Original Release Date

05/03/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a compass, plan a route and navigate in remote or trackless areas in metalliferous mining.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and contingency measures.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to navigate in remote or trackless areas

1.1 Access, interpret and apply navigation in remote or trackless areas documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
1.2 Select the type of map(s) suitable for the activity
1.3 Identify possible sources of error and inaccuracies on the map
1.4 Identify symbols and information contained on the map
1.5 Identify the way in which relevant symbols and information on the map can be used in navigation

2. Use a compass

2.1 Identify the essential features of a compass
2.2 Demonstrate the manner in which a compass is used to maintain a designated course
2.3 Demonstrate how compass use reflects understanding of the factors that affect accuracy

3. Plan a route for remote or trackless areas

3.1 Apply symbols and information contained on the map to plan an efficient route/course suitable to navigation and activity-specific abilities
3.2 Obtain additional information to assist in the preparation of a navigation data sheet from the map and from other suitable sources of information
3.3 Identify potential hazards associated with navigating through adverse environmental conditions
3.4 Consider other contextual issues in the planning of a route
3.5 Prepare a navigation data sheet/route card according to work requirements
3.6 Identify emergency or contingency escape routes
3.7 Consider environmental impact issues in the planning of a route

4. Navigate in remote or trackless areas

4.1 Maintain orientation of map to surroundings
4.2 Identify possible sources of navigation error in specific locations
4.3 Use combined map, compass and other techniques whilst following a route in unmodified landscapes
4.4 Employ techniques for distance estimations of travel in the absence of identifying features
4.5 Maintain the designated course whilst bypassing obstacles
4.6 Maintain a course in adverse environmental conditions and/or poor visibility
4.7 Fix position accurately and regularly using a combination of appropriate navigation techniques
4.8 Select an efficient route choice for the surroundings and conditions
4.9 Employ suitable combinations of navigation techniques to fix position and identify unknown features when in unfamiliar surroundings/location

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WH254	RIIEGS305D	Navigate in remote or trackless areas	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BFH6	RII30520	Certificate III in Mining Exploration	Qualification
BFI0	RII20620	Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration	Qualification