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RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry

RIISTD201D Read and interpret maps

Assessment Tools – Assessor Guide

SkillsDMC Issued December 2015 Assessor Guide RIISTD201D Review December 2016 Version 1

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Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... v

Companion Volumes and Support Materials ............................................................................................. v

Assessor Guide ........................................................................................................................................... vi

Contextualising the tools .......................................................................................................................... vi

Using the Assessment materials for RPL ................................................................................................. vi

Steps in the RPL process ........................................................................................................................ vii

Overview of RPL process ........................................................................................................................ vii

1. Planning for Assessment ........................................................................................................................viii

Set up for Practical Assessment .............................................................................................................viii

Set up for Theory Assessment ................................................................................................................viii

Preparation for Assessment ....................................................................................................................viii

Meeting with the Candidate ...................................................................................................................... ix

2. Conducting the Assessment .................................................................................................................... ix

Managing risk .......................................................................................................................................... ix

Gathering and recording evidence during practical assessment ............................................................... ix

Gathering supporting evidence ................................................................................................................. x

Workplace Health and Safety .................................................................................................................... x

3. Finalising the Assessment ....................................................................................................................... xi

Summary and sign-off .............................................................................................................................. xi

General Tips ............................................................................................................................................ xi

Suggested Methods of Assessment and marking guidance .......................................................................... 2

RIISTD201D – Read and interpret maps ................................................................................................... 2

Assessment Summary Cover Sheet ............................................................................................................. 5

RIISTD201D – Read and interpret maps ................................................................................................... 5

Candidate ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Assessor ................................................................................................................................................... 5

Co-Assessor ............................................................................................................................................. 5

Pre-Assessment ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Assessment Summary .............................................................................................................................. 7

Re-assessment ......................................................................................................................................... 8

2nd Re-assessment.................................................................................................................................... 9

Assessment Method 1 – Direct Observation and Competency Conversation .............................................. 10


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Assessment Method 1 – Direct Observation and Competency Conversation .......................................... 10

Assessment Method 1 – Observation and Competency Conversation .................................................... 12

Assessment Method 2 Theory - Questioning ........................................................................................... 14

Continue Assessment Method 2: Theory - Questioning ........................................................................... 15




Continue Assessment Method 2: Theory - Questioning .............................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

Assessment Method 3 Supporting Evidence - Supervisor Testimony ......................................................... 20

Assessment Method 3: Supporting Evidence – complete where applicable ............................................ 20

Assessment Method 3 – Other Supporting Evidence .................................................................................. 21

Assessment Method 3: Supporting Evidence – complete where applicable ............................................ 21

Assessment Method 4 Workplace Portfolio (Project) .................................................................................. 22

Assessment Method 4: Workplace Portfolio (Project) .............................................................................. 22

Contextualised Items ..................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Customised Assessment ............................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

Additional Section .......................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.


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Introduction

This guide provides advice for an assessor on how to use the Resources and Infrastructure Industry

Assessment Toolkit to manage the required assessment, or recognition of prior learning (RPL) process, for

the relevant unit of competency. It provides general information on how to integrate the unit of competency

performance criteria with the authentic workplace context to enable a candidate to be deemed competent

for a particular stand-alone Unit of Competency, Skill Set or Qualification.

Companion Volumes and Support Materials

SkillsDMC has developed a range of Companion Volumes to assist with implementation of the RII

Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. The Companion Volumes are non-endorsed

components which provide implementation and assessment advice for RII Training package materials..

Development and maintenance of these Companion Volumes occurs through the SkillsDMC continuous

improvement process.

Companion Volumes currently available on SkillsDMC website are:

Companion Volume Implementation Guide

provides an overview of the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package including

information about mapping, regulation and licencing, implementation, pathways advice and relevant

links.

Companion Volume Foundation Skills

provides information about the core skill demands of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and

numeracy in a unit of competency. It also offers advice on the development and assessment of

Foundation Skills in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries and includes mapping of all Units of

Competency to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

Companion Volume Range of Conditions

contains the Range Statements for all Units of Competency. This volume has been broken up into

‘competency streams’ to simplify navigation.

The Companion Volume and Support Materials are located at www.skillsdmc.com.au


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Assessor Guide

This Guide includes:

General Assessment Advice

An Introduction to the Guide and guidance on how to contextualise the tool for an assessment or use

the materials for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) purposes.

Advice on Planning for the Assessment and Conducting and Finalising the Assessment.

Assessment Information and templates for this Unit

An outline of suggested Assessment Methods with corresponding marking information

Assessment Summary Tool

Practical and Theory Assessment Tools

Supporting Evidence Tool

This Assessor Guide provides a framework for an assessor to manage the specific competency-based

assessment for this unit. It combines the operational (workplace) context with the industry standard to

provide a comprehensive assessment tool to ensure the Candidate has the opportunity to be deemed

competent.

The assessor is to conduct the assessment within the boundaries of the Assessor Guide so all

requirements of the unit can be met.

Contextualising the tools

Before using the tools for any type of assessment, the documents must be read over by the assessor to

ensure they are suitable for the context in which they are being used.

There is an “Additional Section” at the end of both the Assessor and Candidate Guide for contextualisation.

This section provides scope for supplementary or replacement questions and the customisation of specific

organisational policies, procedures or similar to be identified

Assessment tools may also be combined for multiple units, where units are combined for delivery. This

involves combining the same types of tool (practical with practical, theory with theory) under headings that

match the plan of delivery.

Using the Assessment materials for RPL

The assessment tools can be used for assessment after training has been delivered or for RPL purposes.

RPL is a process to recognise a person’s skills and knowledge, regardless of how they have been

acquired. RPL assessments can cover part or whole units of competency. All employees interested in

training should be made aware of what the RPL process is, and how RPL can be applied for, according to

the organisation’s site policy.


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Steps in the RPL process

Step 1:

Candidate applies for RPL according to site policy

Step 2:

Initial interview and collection of documents

Step 3:

Conduct a competency conversation

Step 4:

Observe performance

Overview of RPL process

The steps in the RPL process are covered in the following diagram.


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1. Planning for Assessment

Set up for Practical Assessment

Ensure date, time, place, Candidate, assessment instrument and any tools/equipment are arranged.

Ensure the environment is adequate for verbal delivery of assessment.

Clarify the timing of the assessment with the Area Supervisor or relevant person and any other work in

progress during this time.

Determine contingency options if this access is interrupted.

Gather relevant site standards and procedures from the appropriate authorised company personnel.

Set up for Theory Assessment

Ensure date, time, place, Candidate, assessment instrument and any tools/equipment are arranged

Ensure the environment is adequate for delivery of assessment, eg by computer, pen-and-paper or

orally

Confirm the assessment questions have been drafted for easy conversion into a computer-based

questionnaire

Check availability of support where English or computer literacy is an issue for the Candidate.

Confirm the theory assessment has been drafted as a bank of assessment questions from which a

suitable set of sample questions can be chosen for any one assessment

Check that when sample of assessment questions is chosen from the complete bank of items they

have been suitably selected (e.g. all areas of the job role have sufficient sample questions included; all

sections of the assessment have representative questions included) Issues of question selection and

coverage are decided according to site policy.

Ensure the assessment form is finalised for the Candidate to use (whether in computer, pen-and-paper

or oral format).

Gather relevant site standards and procedures from the appropriate authorised company personnel.

Preparation for Assessment

Item Details Contingency

Date/Time

Location/Site

Equipment/tools

Other resources required

PPE required

Mode of communication

Special Requirements


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Meeting with the Candidate

Introduce yourself and verify the identity of Candidate

Establish that learning has occurred and confirm the Candidate is prepared for the assessment

Explain what is required of Candidate. Both Candidate and assessor must confirm Candidate’s

readiness for assessment

Discuss the process of the assessment and how a mix of questions and actions will be part of the

assessment process

Advise the Candidate of performance requirements for “Satisfactory” performance, according to site

policy

Discuss your organisation’s approach to skills recognition (or RPL) and the procedure to apply for it

Explain how evidence needs to be collected in a variety of ways

Confirm the number of attempts to be given on any particular assessment item

Indicate the Candidate’s rights in the appeals process if a conflict arises

Indicate the link between the assessment and the corresponding unit of competency

2. Conducting the Assessment

Skills need to be applied in the workplace in a variety of circumstances. As such, assessors must ensure

that the Candidate can competently and safely undertake the task/s being assessed in different situations

and conditions. Sound assessment practice involves the assessor determining that candidates are able to

demonstrate the required level of performance prescribed by the unit of competency consistently, over

time, and in a range of workplace conditions/settings.

The requirement for performance to be demonstrated on more than one (1) occasion is intended

to drive the use of rigorous assessment practices. Assessment decisions based on a single observation of

performance are not sufficient to make a valid or reliable determination of competency.

Managing risk

Define the assessment work area and equipment to be used as part of the assessment.

Check any safety requirements, such as the use of PPE, have been met.

Explain the methods of communication and the signal to stop the assessment.

Where the Candidate is working dangerously or without necessary care or confidence, the assessor

must direct the Candidate to cease work and terminate the assessment. Immediate feedback should

be given.

Gathering and recording evidence during practical assessment

Do not interrupt while the Candidate is performing a task.

Ask “What if …” questions where possible to assess knowledge relating to emergency and/or operating

situations

Keep instructions to specific actions and position yourself so not to hinder the Candidate but still be

able to observe all actions.

Ask safety related questions prior to instructing the Candidate to act, in order to clarify his/her intent.

Keep quiet through action steps to allow the Candidate to concentrate.


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Examine the selection of actions, degree of completion, and timing of outcomes of actions and record

these on the instrument.

Check the Candidate’s actions with “what if…” questions to capture different dimensions of

competency.

Summarise the assessment progress at the end of each section/element.

Ensure that all assessment criteria is met before Candidate is granted overall competency on the unit.

All questions must be answered correctly unless otherwise stated in the assessment instrument or

elsewhere in site policy.

Record results in the appropriate place within this document and add notes relating to specific

occurrences that identify the individual assessment against the standard work processes.

Gathering supporting evidence

The supporting evidence assessment can be undertaken at any stage. The assessment component covers

various aspects of a Candidate’s job performance, workplace activities and previous experience and can

inform the assessor of his/her competence against the unit of competency.

Not all methods of gathering supporting evidence need to be used for each element. The assessor should

gather enough evidence to support a final decision on the Candidate’s competence, taking into account

whether separate practical and theory assessments have also been undertaken.

Tick ( ence has been gathered for that particular

element. to form the view that the Candidate has demonstrated satisfactory performance overall. Cross (X)

the box where there is not enough supporting evidence to show that the Candidate has achieved

satisfactory performance against that particular element.

Workplace Health and Safety

Ensure all personnel have completed an area-specific induction prior to assessment commencing.

Site, area and statutory safety requirements must be observed at all times during the assessment.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the task and the assessment context is to be worn

at all times


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3. Finalising the Assessment

Summary and sign-off

Make a final decision about the Candidate’s competence after completing the required assessment(s),

and provide feedback to the Candidate on their performance (highlighting both positive examples and

room for improvement).

If the Not Satisfactory box is ticked, the assessor must inform the Candidate’s supervisor and further

training needs to be given to bring the Candidate up to a satisfactory level.

Complete the final assessment summary sheet, including signatures of those involved, and explain that

the Candidate is now responsible for maintaining their competence.

The Assessor will need to explain the re-assessment policy that applies to the Candidate in relation to

gaining competence in this unit.

General Tips

All assessment should be customised to reflect site-specific:

risks and hazards

equipment and machinery

processes and procedures, including reporting and recording procedures

standards and requirements

All sections of the assessment must be completed with an ink pen.

Pre–assessment: To ensure that the Candidate understands the assessment process the assessor

must explain the assessment and any appeal processes to the Candidate. Both are to sign the Pre-

assessment form prior to commencing the assessment.

Performance will often need to be demonstrated over a period of time and/or in different locations.

More than one assessment of a block of tasks may be necessary. The relevant part of a blank

assessment tool can be copied for re-use, then dated and attached to the original once it is completed.

Where appropriate, performance should be assessed across different conditions e.g. wet and dry

weather; day and night; different equipment attachments; different materials, etc.

The assessment tool is structured to allow for suitable breaks where needed between blocks of tasks.

Outcomes from theory and other supporting evidence assessments should be reflected in the final

assessment summary.

On final completion of the overall assessment the “Assessment Summary” sheet must be completed by

both the Candidate and Assessor.

Communicate to Candidate any feedback comments.


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Assessment Tools for:

RIISTD201D Read and interpret maps

Candidate Name:

SkillsDMC Issued December 2015 Assessor Guide RIISTD201D Review DECEMBER 2016 Version 1

Candidate Initial:______

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Suggested Methods of Assessment and marking

guidance

RIISTD201D – Read and interpret maps

The following information outlines the assessment items Candidates will be required to complete during

each unit. For each separate assessment method there are acceptable responses recorded and

parameters are set in which the assessment context is defined.

Note that some methods require the collection of a number of pieces of ‘evidence’ over a period of time.

Other methods, such as the theory assessment, will take a more definitive amount of time.

Assessment Method 1

Nature of task: Direct Observation and Competency Conversation

Location for assessment: Candidate Workplace

Supervision: Trainer/ Assessor

Commence Date: Complete Date:

Information:

1. Skills need to be applied in the workplace in a variety of circumstances. As such, assessors must

ensure that the Candidate can competently and safely undertake the task/s being assessed in different

situations and conditions, to industry standards. Sound assessment practice involves the assessor

determining that the Candidate is able to demonstrate the required level of performance prescribed by

the unit of competency consistently, over time, and in a range of workplace conditions or settings.

2. Assessors will evaluate the skills demonstrated by Candidates as specified in the Observation

Checklist, (contained in this Assessor Guide).The Assessor will also conduct a competency

conversation to determine and record Candidate competence. These questions guide your

conversation with the Candidate and assist in your assessment of their competence. The notes you

take about this conversation are important evidence for assessment.

3. The Assessor will provide feedback to the Candidate and record results appropriately.

4. The Candidate will need to ascertain appropriate times and dates with Supervisors/ Managers and plan

for the assessment.

5. Explain the elements of the observation (contained in this Assessor Guide) at the pre-assessment and

how the Candidate will be required to demonstrate competence at the observation.



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Assessment Method 2

Nature of task: Theory / Questioning

Location for assessment: Workplace / Own time

Supervision: Trainer/ Assessor


Information:

1. The questions pertaining to this assessment are included in the Candidate Guide.

2. The questions and candidate answers are to be submitted to the Assessor as evidence of competency.

3. Candidates are required to complete these questions in their own time to hand back to the Assessor at

the time of final summative assessment.

4. The Assessor should provide feedback to the Candidate and record results appropriately on the

Marking Sheet provided (found within this Assessor Guide).

Assessment Method 3

Nature of task: Supporting Evidence – Third Party (Supervisor Report)

Location for assessment: Workplace

Supervision: Supervisor


Information:

1. The Third Party/ Supervisor Report is included in the Candidate Guide.

2. Once completed by the workplace Supervisor, this report is to be extracted from the Candidate Guide

and submitted to the Assessor as evidence of competency.

3. Candidates are required to have their Supervisor complete this report in the workplace to hand back to

the Assessor at the time of final summative assessment.





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Assessment Method 4

Nature of task: Workplace Portfolio (Project)

Location for assessment: Workplace / Own time

Supervision: Trainer/Assessor


Information:

1. Instructions pertaining to the workplace portfolio (Project) are included in the Candidate Guide.

2. The pages reflecting the workplace portfolio (Project) results are to be extracted and submitted to the

Assessor as evidence of competency.

3. Candidates are required to complete this project in their own time to hand back to the Assessor at the

time of final summative assessment.





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Assessment Summary Cover Sheet

RIISTD201D – Read and interpret maps

Candidate Assessor

Candidate name:

(Print)

Candidate comments:

Assessor name:

(Print)

Assessor comments:

Co-Assessor

Co-Assessor Assessor name:

(Print)

Co-Assessor comments:

Candidate information

Any documentation provided as evidence must be prepared by you to a satisfactory standard and be in

accordance with workplace/site policy and procedures, and industry standards.

If collecting material for an assessment portfolio, please ensure that the confidentiality of colleagues,

workers and other persons is protected, and block out any sensitive information.

If you have any doubts regarding confidentiality and privacy issues, contact the organisation concerned.

(Signature)

(Date)

(Signature)

(Date)

Candidate Declaration: I declare that all work submitted for assessment has been completed by me, that

all work has been attributed in the references provided for each item and that the intellectual property of

authors is acknowledged.

Where work has been completed as part of a group activity, the work of each individual has been

recognised.



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Pre-Assessment

Assessment process explained to the Candidate ( if Yes).

Any appeal relating to the outcome of the assessment or the way in which the assessment was

conducted shall be made through the company’s fair treatment policy as explained to the

Candidate ( if Yes).

Candidate name:

(Print)

Candidate comments:

Assessor name:

(Print)

Assessor comments:

I fully understand the assessment and appeals

process.

Assessment and appeals process has been

explained to the Candidate.

(Signature)

(Date)

(Signature)

(Date)



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Assessment Summary

Candidate Name

Date Submitted:

Unit Name & Code RIISTD201D – Read and interpret maps

Assessment Methods

Tick the box when an assessment method is completed

Overall Outcome ()

Satisfactory Not Satisfactory

1.1. Direct Observation and Competency Conversation

1.2. Theory Assessment – Questioning

1.3.

Supporting Evidence

Note: this report supports the assessment by the Assessor.

1.4. Workplace Portfolio (Project)

1st Assessment Overall Result for Unit of Competency Competent Not Yet Competent

Re-submission/

re-sit

Yes

What is required?

(Date)

Assessor

(name)

(Signature)

(Date)

Candidate

I have been provided with feedback on my performance for each assessment activity or task. I agree with the outcomes of my assessment for this unit of competency.

(Signature)

(Date)



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Re-assessment

Re-assessment Overall Result for Unit of Competency

Competent Not Yet Competent

Assessor

(name)

(Signature)

(Date)

Candidate


(Signature)

(Date)

Assessment Methods


Date:

Overall Outcome ()



1.2. Theory Assessment Questions

1.3. Supporting Evidence Note: this report supports the assessment by the Assessor.

1.4. Workplace Assignment (Project)



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2nd

Re-assessment

2nd Re-assessment Overall Result for Unit of Competency

Competent Not Yet Competent

Assessor

(name)

(Signature)

(Date)

Candidate


(Signature)

(Date)

Assessment Methods


Date:

Overall Outcome ()



1.2. Theory Assessment Questions

1.3.

Supporting Evidence Note: this report supports the assessment by the Assessor.

1.4. Workplace Assignment (Project)



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Assessment Method 1 – Direct Observation and

Competency Conversation

Assessment Method 1 – Direct Observation and Competency

Conversation

Candidate Name:

Assessor Name:

Workplace location:

Site details

NOTE: 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

During the assessment, the Candidate must ‘demonstrate knowledge’ of <unit name – should be the same

as knowledge evidence first line> that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes.

You will need to have a competency conversation to assess if the Candidate has the required

knowledge for this unit.

Competency Conversation

Ask where and how the organisational policy and

procedures are used for the following:

identifying fatigue management techniques

identifying and using various types of communication

systems and equipment

engaging map reading and road navigation techniques

identifying and interpreting types of maps, charts and

scales and their uses

determining representation of topographic features on

maps and plans

determining common scales used on maps and plans

identifying and using features and use of a compass

and factors that affect compass accuracy

identifying the applications of a GPS

advantages and disadvantages of different map and

chart types and sources of error

techniques for estimating distance travelled

Assessment Component Satisfactory

()

RIISTD201D Knowledge Evidence

Yes No



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Candidate Feedback:

Competency conversation comments:

Candidate Signature:

Date:

Assessor Signature:

Date:



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Assessment Method 1 – Observation and Competency Conversation

Candidate Name:

Assessor Name:

Workplace location:

Site details

NOTE: 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

During the assessment, the candidate demonstrates completion of reading and interpreting maps that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

Ability to;

implement the requirements, relevant documentation,

policies and procedures and techniques for the safe,

effective read and interpret map activities including:

applying problem solving skills to resolve issues to

navigation route

applying mathematical skills, including: basic angles

and geometry for compass bearings, estimation and

measurement

work effectively with others to undertake and complete

read and interpret map activities that meets all of the

required outcomes including:

communicating by speaking clearly and listening

actively

communicate the planned navigation route to others

demonstrating the practice of working with others to

read and interpret maps

maintaining written records and reporting

review the map route/plan by identifying and using:

symbols

navigation data

landmarks

geographical features

scale


()

RIISTD201D Performance Evidence

Yes

No



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Ability to;

identify obstacles and navigate alternative routes

undertake a minimum 2 km navigation following

established route

traverse a 2 km route to specified destination

orienting the map to ground and surrounds

document the navigation route and details on the

navigational data sheet

RIISTD201D Performance Evidence

Yes

No

Candidate Feedback:

Observation comments:


Date:

Assessor Signature:

Date:



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Assessment Method 2 Theory - Questioning

Candidate Name:

Assessor Name:

During the assessment, did the Candidate adequately answer the following questions:

Q1. Cadastral maps show land ownership and,

A. Contour lines

B. Boundaries

C. Landmarks

D. All of the above

A1. The correct Answer - B


()

RIISTD201D 1.2. Performance Evidence Knowledge Evidence

Yes

No

Q2. Other than the map, you do not have to consider any

other documentation when reading or interpreting

maps.

True

False

A2. The correct Answer - False


Yes

No

Q3. Aerial photographs are taken from the,

A. Sea

B. Land

C. Sky

D. Desert

A3. The correct Answer - C

RIISTD201D 1.2. Knowledge Evidence

Yes

No

Q4. It is important to know about the type of terrain or

features of a route in order to prepare for navigation.

True

False

A4. The correct Answer - True

RIISTD201D 1.2, 1.3. Knowledge Evidence Performance Evidence

Yes

No

Q5. Suitable maps, equipment and navigation aids are

essential.

True

False


RIISTD201D 1.3. Knowledge Evidence Performance Evidence

Yes

No



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Continue Assessment Method 2: Theory - Questioning

Candidate Name:

Assessor Name:

During the assessment, did the Candidate adequately

answer:


()

Q6. Which of the following items would be most appropriate

to take on a 6km walking hike to a remote area on a 35

degree day?

A. Tent and map

B. Water and map

C. Sleeping bag and map

D. None of the above

A6. The correct Answer - B

RIISTD201D 1.3. Knowledge Evidence Performance Evidence Yes

No

Q7. Which three (3) of the following items are appropriate to

take on an overnight journey where the temperature is

expected to fall to -3 degrees at night?

A. Tent

B. Hat

C. Compass

D. Sleeping bag

E. Sunscreen

A7. The correct Answer – A, C, D.

RIISTD201D 1.3. Knowledge Evidence Performance Evidence

Yes

No

Q8. What would you do if you discovered your compass was

not working properly?

A. Try to fix it yourself

B. Discard the compass and take a different one to use

C. Report it to your supervisor once you have finished

your task

D. Report it to your supervisor as soon as possible so it

can be repaired or replaced

A8. The correct Answer – D.

RIISTD201D 1.4, 1.5. Knowledge Evidence Performance Evidence

Yes

No

Q9. What should you do if you are genuinely lost?

A. Continue walking and searching for landmarks

B. Try and retrace your steps

C. Call for help on your communication equipment

D. All of the above

A9. The correct Answer – C.

RIISTD201D 1.1, 1.5. Performance Evidence

Yes

No



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Candidate Name:

Assessor Name:


answer:


()

Q10. When your supervisor gives you directions, you must

confirm you understand and follow the directions.

True

False


RIISTD201D 1.1, 1.2, 1.5. Knowledge Evidence Performance Evidence

Yes

No

Q11. You should always plan and document your route

using information from maps or plans.

True

False


RIISTD201D 2.1, 2.8. Performance Evidence

Yes

No

Q12. Contour lines represent:

A. A hill

B. A lake

C. The rise in the elevation of the terrain

D. The decline in elevation of the terrain


RIISTD201D 2.1, 2.2. Performance Evidence Knowledge Evidence

Yes

No

Q13. Maps use symbols to represent features.

True

False



Yes

No

Q14. Which of the following will not help when using a

map’s scale to measure distance?

A. Ruler

B. Measuring device

C. Grid and coordinates

D. All of the above


RIISTD201D 2.1, 2.7. Performance Evidence Knowledge Evidence Yes

No



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Candidate Name:

Assessor Name:


answer:


()

Q15. When orientating your map by using your surrounds,

look for _________ to orientate the map with:

A. Trees

B. Rivers

C. Rocks

D. Landmark features


RIISTD201D 2.3, 2.4, 2.5. Performance Evidence Knowledge Evidence Yes

No

Q16. It is not necessary to consider amenities such as

townships when planning a route.

True

False


RIISTD201D 2.2. Performance Evidence

Yes

No

Q17. What are the categories of equipment to consider

during the planning stage of the journey?

A. Navigation

B. Protective

C. Work

D. All of the above


RIISTD201D 2.6. Performance Evidence Yes

No

Q18. It is important to conduct navigation according to

your planned route and schedule.

True

False


RIISTD201D 3.1. Performance Evidence

Yes

No

Q19. When orientating your map by using your surrounds,

look for ___________ landmark feature/s to orientate

the map with:

A. 1 or 2

B. 4 or 5

C. 2 or 3

D. 5 or 6



Yes

No



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Candidate Name:

Assessor Name:


answer:


()

Q20. A signal is not required for using a GPS device.

True

False



Yes

No

Q21. The compass points towards ________.

A. South

B. North

C. The magnetic north pole

D. East



Yes

No

Q22. You should not solely rely on a GPS device.

True

False



Yes

No

Q23. It is important to plan an alternative route in case

you experience any difficulty.

True

False



No

Q24. It is NOT necessary to maintain clear and concise

communication during navigation activity.

True

False



No

Feedback to Candidate:



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Questioning comments:


Date:

Assessor Signature:

Date:



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Assessment Method 3 Supporting Evidence -

Supervisor Testimony

Assessment Method 3: Supporting Evidence – complete where

applicable

Candidate Name:

Assessor Name:

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations

Supervisor Testimony

Details:

Supervisor verification of Candidate performance


()

RIISTD201D Foundation Skills Knowledge Evidence And / or Performance Evidence

Yes

No



Date:

Assessor Signature:

Date:



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Assessment Method 3 – Other Supporting

Evidence

Assessment Method 3: Supporting Evidence – complete where

applicable

Candidate Name:

Assessor Name:

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations

During the assessment, the Candidate provided: Assessment Component

Map to relevant

assessment component

Satisfactory

()

Other 3rd party report Details:

Other 3rd party verification of Candidate performance

Yes

No

Induction / Employer Training Program(s) Details:

Candidate has participated in Employer Induction / training program(s)

Yes

No

Relevant licence / certificate / permit Details:

Relevant licences/certificates sighted and endorsed

Yes

No

Work log book / Equipment use log Details:

Log book sighted and endorsed

Yes

No

Training record book Details:

Training record sighted and endorsed

Yes

No



Date:

Assessor Signature:

Date:



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Assessment Method 4 Workplace Portfolio

(Project)

Assessment Method 4: Workplace Portfolio (Project)

Candidate Name:

Assessor Name:

During the assessment, did the candidate satisfactorily demonstrate the following

You are required to research your workplace to build a portfolio of documentation that would support work activity you do is compliant when ‘reading and interpreting maps’ You will need to document a 20km map/route that includes: 1. symbols

2. navigation data

3. landmarks

4. geographical features

5. scale

Please attach all relevant documentation that would require communicating the planned navigation 20km map/route and details of the navigational data sheet to others, including fatigue management techniques. Assessor guide – The candidate needs to identify how they plan and prepare for their work by showing what their expected performance indicators in their role are. Some examples: Job or Task Hazard Analysis, Job safety analysis, Position review with KPI’s GPS applications / manuals. Toolbox meeting minutes. Policies and procedures: techniques for safe, effective reading and interpreting map activities. safety management strategies, Safety audits, fatigue management techniques


()

RIISTD201D 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5. Knowledge Evidence

Yes

No


Workplace project comments:


Date:

Assessor Signature:

Date:

SkillsDMC Issued May 2015 Assessor Guide <unit code> Review MAY 2016 Version 1


Section 2Page 1 of 3

Additional Section

This section provides scope for you to add supplementary assessment items. It can be used to customise

additional assessment methods and/or contextualised questions.

The Context of Assessment

The RTO/Compliance Manager should take time to consult with the candidate’s site to determine the

information that will complete the list below. Each of the assessment methods in this Guide should then be

conducted using this list as a reference. This will help to ensure that the assessment process is consistent

with the organisation’s/site’s work context.

Where assessment is being conducted in a simulated environment, the RTO should complete this page

based on the documentation, policies, procedures and equipment that are used in the simulated

environment. Further information about appropriate simulated assessment environments can be found in

the SkillsDMC Companion Volume: Implementation Guide, available from www.skillsdmc.com.au.

The Assessor using this document should take time to familiarise themselves with the items in the list

below. Where this is not possible, the Assessor should consider working with an Industry Subject Matter

Expert from the organisation/site who is already familiar and experienced with the items listed.

Specific company policies that must be assessed against:

Specific company procedures (including work procedures) that must be assessed against:

Specific legislative/regulatory/statutory documentation that must be adhered to during the

assessment:

http://www.skillsdmc.com.au/



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Additional Items

Candidate Name:

Assessor Name:

Evidence

Satisfactory

()

Yes

No


Workplace project comments:


Date:

Assessor Signature:

Date:



Page 3 of 3

RTO Name here

RTO ID Number here

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