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| − | + | <b>Section One - <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> | |
| − | <b>Section One - <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The Map | + | </noinclude>The Map |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>1.1 <section begin=req1a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Know the following | + | :<b>1.1 <section begin=req1a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> |
| + | </noinclude>Know the following: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1a /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <section begin=req1ai /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is a topographical map? | + | ::<b>a. <section begin=req1ai /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is a topographical map? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1ai /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1ai /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <section begin=req1aii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is found on a topographical map? | + | ::<b>b. <section begin=req1aii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is found on a topographical map? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1aii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1aii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <section begin=req1aiii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Give three uses of a topographical map. | + | ::<b>c. <section begin=req1aiii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> |
| + | </noinclude>Give three uses of a topographical map. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1aiii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1aiii /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>1.2 <section begin=req1b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is an orthophoto map? | + | :<b>1.2 <section begin=req1b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is an orthophoto map? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>1.3 <section begin=req1c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Be able to recognize twenty signs and symbols found on a topographical map, giving some in each of the following categories: | + | :<b>1.3 <section begin=req1c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7--> |
| + | </noinclude>Be able to recognize twenty signs and symbols found on a topographical map, giving some in each of the following categories: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1c /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <section begin=req1ci /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Man made | + | ::<b>a. <section begin=req1ci /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> |
| + | </noinclude>Man made | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1ci /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1ci /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <section begin=req1cii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Water feature | + | ::<b>b. <section begin=req1cii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9--> |
| + | </noinclude>Water feature | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1cii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1cii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <section begin=req1ciii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Vegetation feature | + | ::<b>c. <section begin=req1ciii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10--> |
| + | </noinclude>Vegetation feature | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1ciii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1ciii /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>1.4 <section begin=req1d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Know and explain the following as they relate to elevation: | + | :<b>1.4 <section begin=req1d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11--> |
| + | </noinclude>Know and explain the following as they relate to elevation: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1d /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <section begin=req1di /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Elevation. | + | ::<b>a. <section begin=req1di /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12--> |
| + | </noinclude>Elevation. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1di /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1di /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <section begin=req1dii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Contour interval. | + | ::<b>b. <section begin=req1dii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13--> |
| + | </noinclude>Contour interval. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1dii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1dii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <section begin=req1diii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Ground formations (Valey, Ridge, Spur, Bluff or Cliff, Saddle, Sholder, Escarpment, Knoll, Brow) defined by their contour lines | + | ::<b>c. <section begin=req1diii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> |
| + | </noinclude>Ground formations (Valey, Ridge, Spur, Bluff or Cliff, Saddle, Sholder, Escarpment, Knoll, Brow) defined by their contour lines | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1diii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1diii /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>1.5. | + | :<b>1.5.<section begin=req1e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15--> |
| + | </noinclude>Know and explain the following as they relate to distance: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1e /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <section begin=req1ei /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How is distance defined | + | ::<b>a. <section begin=req1ei /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16--> |
| + | </noinclude>How is distance defined | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1ei /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1ei /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <section begin=req1eii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The map scale | + | ::<b>b. <section begin=req1eii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17--> |
| + | </noinclude>The map scale | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1eii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1eii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <section begin=req1eiii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How to measure linear distance | + | ::<b>c. <section begin=req1eiii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> |
| + | </noinclude>How to measure linear distance | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1eiii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1eiii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>d. <section begin=req1eiv /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How to estimate land distance | + | ::<b>d. <section begin=req1eiv /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> |
| + | </noinclude>How to estimate land distance | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1eiv /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1eiv /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>1.6. <section begin=req1f /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Know and explain the following as they relate to a map grid system | + | :<b>1.6. <section begin=req1f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> |
| + | </noinclude>Know and explain the following as they relate to a map grid system: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1f /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <section begin=req1fi /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the grid system? | + | ::<b>a. <section begin=req1fi /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is the grid system? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1fi /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1fi /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <section begin=req1fii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is a six figure grid reference? | + | ::<b>b. <section begin=req1fii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is a six figure grid reference? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1fii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1fii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <section begin=req1fiii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Rules for reading grid references. | + | ::<b>c. <section begin=req1fiii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23--> |
| + | </noinclude>Rules for reading grid references. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1fiii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1fiii /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>1.7. <section begin=req1g /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Know and explain the following in relation to map reading | + | :<b>1.7. <section begin=req1g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24--> |
| + | </noinclude>Know and explain the following in relation to map reading: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1g /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1g /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <section begin=req1gi /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Grid North | + | ::<b>a. <section begin=req1gi /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25--> |
| + | </noinclude>Grid North | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1gi /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1gi /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <section begin=req1gii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>True North | + | ::<b>b. <section begin=req1gii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26--> |
| + | </noinclude>True North | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1gii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1gii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <section begin=req1giii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Magnetic North | + | ::<b>c. <section begin=req1giii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:27--> |
| + | </noinclude>Magnetic North | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1giii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1giii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>d. <section begin=req1giv /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Declination | + | ::<b>d. <section begin=req1giv /><noinclude><translate><!--T:28--> |
| + | </noinclude>Declination | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1giv /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1giv /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>e. <section begin=req1gv /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Grid Magnetic Angle (G-MA or GMA) | + | ::<b>e. <section begin=req1gv /><noinclude><translate><!--T:29--> |
| + | </noinclude>Grid Magnetic Angle (G-MA or GMA) | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1gv /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1gv /></b> | ||
| − | <b>Section Two - <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The Compass | + | <b>Section Two - <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:30--> |
| + | </noinclude>The Compass | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>2.1. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What are the eight major points of the compass and their bearings? | + | :<b>2.1. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:31--> |
| + | </noinclude>What are the eight major points of the compass and their bearings? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>2.2. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Identify the type of compass most popular with bushwalkers. | + | :<b>2.2. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:32--> |
| + | </noinclude>Identify the type of compass most popular with bushwalkers. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>2.3. <section begin=req2c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Know the parts of an orienteering compass. | + | :<b>2.3. <section begin=req2c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:33--> |
| + | </noinclude>Know the parts of an orienteering compass. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>2.4. <section begin=req2d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Know and explain the following as they relate to Grid Bearings and Magnetic Bearings: | + | :<b>2.4. <section begin=req2d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:34--> |
| + | </noinclude>Know and explain the following as they relate to Grid Bearings and Magnetic Bearings: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2d /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <section begin=req2di /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What are Bearings? | + | ::<b>a. <section begin=req2di /><noinclude><translate><!--T:35--> |
| + | </noinclude>What are Bearings? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2di /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2di /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <section begin=req2dii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How to calculate Grid Bearings from the map | + | ::<b>b. <section begin=req2dii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:36--> |
| + | </noinclude>How to calculate Grid Bearings from the map | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2dii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2dii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <section begin=req2diii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How to convert a Grid Bearing to a Magnetic Bearing | + | ::<b>c. <section begin=req2diii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:37--> |
| + | </noinclude>How to convert a Grid Bearing to a Magnetic Bearing | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2diii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2diii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>d. <section begin=req2div /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How to convert a Magnetic Bearing to a Grid Bearing | + | ::<b>d. <section begin=req2div /><noinclude><translate><!--T:38--> |
| + | </noinclude>How to convert a Magnetic Bearing to a Grid Bearing | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2div /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2div /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>e. <section begin=req2dv /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How to take and march on a Magnetic Bearing | + | ::<b>e. <section begin=req2dv /><noinclude><translate><!--T:39--> |
| + | </noinclude>How to take and march on a Magnetic Bearing | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2dv /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2dv /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>f. <section begin=req2dvi /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is Slipping and how to correct for it? | + | ::<b>f. <section begin=req2dvi /><noinclude><translate><!--T:40--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is Slipping and how to correct for it? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2dvi /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2dvi /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>g. <section begin=req2dvii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How to take a back bearing | + | ::<b>g. <section begin=req2dvii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:41--> |
| + | </noinclude>How to take a back bearing | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2dvii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2dvii /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>2.5. <section begin=req2e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Know and explain the following in relation to Resection | + | :<b>2.5. <section begin=req2e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:42--> |
| + | </noinclude>Know and explain the following in relation to Resection: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2e /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <section begin=req2ei /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is resection? | + | ::<b>a. <section begin=req2ei /><noinclude><translate><!--T:43--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is resection? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2ei /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2ei /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <section begin=req2eii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The two-bearing method of Resection. | + | ::<b>b. <section begin=req2eii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:44--> |
| + | </noinclude>The two-bearing method of Resection. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2eii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2eii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <section begin=req2eiii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The three-bearing method of Resection. | + | ::<b>c. <section begin=req2eiii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:45--> |
| + | </noinclude>The three-bearing method of Resection. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2eiii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2eiii /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>2.6. <section begin=req2f /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Know and explain how to Orient your map by: | + | :<b>2.6. <section begin=req2f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:46--> |
| + | </noinclude>Know and explain how to Orient your map by: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2f /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <section begin=req2fi /><noinclude><translate><inspection and | + | ::<b>a. <section begin=req2fi /><noinclude><translate><!--T:47--> |
| + | <inspection and | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2fi /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2fi /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <section begin=req2fii /><noinclude><translate><by compass. | + | ::<b>b. <section begin=req2fii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:48--> |
| + | by compass. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2fii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2fii /></b> | ||
| − | <b>Section Three – <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Direction without the aid of a Compass | + | <b>Section Three – <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:49--> |
| + | </noinclude>Direction without the aid of a Compass | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>3.1 <section begin=req3a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Demonstrate how to find directions without a compass using the Southern Cross (ie. Crux) method | + | :<b>3.1 <section begin=req3a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:50--> |
| + | </noinclude>Demonstrate how to find directions without a compass using the Southern Cross (ie. Crux) method | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3a /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <section begin=req3ai /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Watch. | + | ::<b>a. <section begin=req3ai /><noinclude><translate><!--T:51--> |
| + | </noinclude>Watch. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3ai /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3ai /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <section begin=req3aii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Southern Cross. | + | ::<b>b. <section begin=req3aii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:52--> |
| + | </noinclude>Southern Cross. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3aii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3aii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <section begin=req3aiii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Orion | + | ::<b>c. <section begin=req3aiii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:53--> |
| + | </noinclude>Orion | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3aiii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3aiii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>d. <section begin=req3aiv /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Shadow Stick. | + | ::<b>d. <section begin=req3aiv /><noinclude><translate><!--T:54--> |
| + | </noinclude>Shadow Stick. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3aiv /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3aiv /></b> | ||
| − | <b>Section Four – <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Practical | + | <b>Section Four – <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:55--> |
| + | </noinclude>Practical | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>4.1. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Demonstrate how to: | + | :<b>4.1. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:56--> |
| + | </noinclude>Demonstrate how to: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <section begin=req4ai /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Read six figure Grid Refences. Refer to Requirement 1.6c. | + | ::<b>a. <section begin=req4ai /><noinclude><translate><!--T:57--> |
| + | </noinclude>Read six figure Grid Refences. Refer to Requirement 1.6c. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4ai /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4ai /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <section begin=req4aii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Calculate a Grid Bearing from the map. Refer to Requirement 2.4b. | + | ::<b>b. <section begin=req4aii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:58--> |
| + | </noinclude>Calculate a Grid Bearing from the map. Refer to Requirement 2.4b. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4aii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4aii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <section begin=req4aiii /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Convert Grid Bearing to a Magnetic Bearing. Refer to Requirement 2.4c. | + | ::<b>c. <section begin=req4aiii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:59--> |
| + | </noinclude>Convert Grid Bearing to a Magnetic Bearing. Refer to Requirement 2.4c. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4aiii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4aiii /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>d. <section begin=req4aiv /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Take a Magnetic Bearing. Refer to Requirement 2.4c | + | ::<b>d. <section begin=req4aiv /><noinclude><translate><!--T:60--> |
| + | </noinclude>Take a Magnetic Bearing. Refer to Requirement 2.4c | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4aiv /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4aiv /></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>e. <section begin=req4av /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Locate a position using Resection. Refer to Requirement 2.5 | + | ::<b>e. <section begin=req4av /><noinclude><translate><!--T:61--> |
| + | </noinclude>Locate a position using Resection. Refer to Requirement 2.5 | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4av /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4av /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>4.2. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Navigate to a target feature using a Magnetic Bearing. Refer Requirement 2.4c | + | :<b>4.2. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:62--> |
| + | </noinclude>Navigate to a target feature using a Magnetic Bearing. Refer Requirement 2.4c | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>4.3. <section begin=req4c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Prove your ability in the use of a map and compass by following a cross-country course with at least ten given readings or control points. | + | <section begin=challenge /> |
| + | :<b>4.3. <section begin=req4c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:63--> | ||
| + | </noinclude>Prove your ability in the use of a map and compass by following a cross-country course with at least ten given readings or control points. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4c /></b> | ||
| + | <section end=challenge /> | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:04, 21 July 2022
Map and Compass
Skill Level
2
Year
2010
Version
22.11.2024
Approval authority
South Pacific Division
Section One - The Map
- 1.1 Know the following:
- a. What is a topographical map?
- b. What is found on a topographical map?
- c. Give three uses of a topographical map.
- 1.2 What is an orthophoto map?
- 1.3 Be able to recognize twenty signs and symbols found on a topographical map, giving some in each of the following categories:
- a. Man made
- b. Water feature
- c. Vegetation feature
- 1.4 Know and explain the following as they relate to elevation:
- a. Elevation.
- b. Contour interval.
- c. Ground formations (Valey, Ridge, Spur, Bluff or Cliff, Saddle, Sholder, Escarpment, Knoll, Brow) defined by their contour lines
- 1.5.Know and explain the following as they relate to distance:
- a. How is distance defined
- b. The map scale
- c. How to measure linear distance
- d. How to estimate land distance
- 1.6. Know and explain the following as they relate to a map grid system:
- a. What is the grid system?
- b. What is a six figure grid reference?
- c. Rules for reading grid references.
- 1.7. Know and explain the following in relation to map reading:
- a. Grid North
- b. True North
- c. Magnetic North
- d. Declination
- e. Grid Magnetic Angle (G-MA or GMA)
Section Two - The Compass
- 2.1. What are the eight major points of the compass and their bearings?
- 2.2. Identify the type of compass most popular with bushwalkers.
- 2.3. Know the parts of an orienteering compass.
- 2.4. Know and explain the following as they relate to Grid Bearings and Magnetic Bearings:
- a. What are Bearings?
- b. How to calculate Grid Bearings from the map
- c. How to convert a Grid Bearing to a Magnetic Bearing
- d. How to convert a Magnetic Bearing to a Grid Bearing
- e. How to take and march on a Magnetic Bearing
- f. What is Slipping and how to correct for it?
- g. How to take a back bearing
- 2.5. Know and explain the following in relation to Resection:
- a. What is resection?
- b. The two-bearing method of Resection.
- c. The three-bearing method of Resection.
- 2.6. Know and explain how to Orient your map by:
- a. <inspection and
- b. by compass.
Section Three – Direction without the aid of a Compass
- 3.1 Demonstrate how to find directions without a compass using the Southern Cross (ie. Crux) method
- a. Watch.
- b. Southern Cross.
- c. Orion
- d. Shadow Stick.
Section Four – Practical
- 4.1. Demonstrate how to:
- a. Read six figure Grid Refences. Refer to Requirement 1.6c.
- b. Calculate a Grid Bearing from the map. Refer to Requirement 2.4b.
- c. Convert Grid Bearing to a Magnetic Bearing. Refer to Requirement 2.4c.
- d. Take a Magnetic Bearing. Refer to Requirement 2.4c
- e. Locate a position using Resection. Refer to Requirement 2.5
- 4.2. Navigate to a target feature using a Magnetic Bearing. Refer Requirement 2.4c
- 4.3. Prove your ability in the use of a map and compass by following a cross-country course with at least ten given readings or control points.
