Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Magnetic compass | Field gear (boots, khaki shirt and trousers, hat) |
| Topographic map | |
| Whistle | |
| Notebook | |
| Pen |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnetic compass | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Topographic map of the area | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Whistle | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Pen | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | GPS device (optional for cross reference) | 1 Pc per 5 Candidates |
| 7 | Field gear (boots, khaki shirt and trousers, hat) | 1 set per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and Equipment Check | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate field gear and boots (Award 2 marks for correct attire and boots) | 2 | ||
| Candidate checks compass for correct functioning and declination adjustment (Award 3 marks for properly checking and adjusting the compass) | 3 | ||
| Candidate correctly orients the topographic map using the compass (Award 3 marks for accurately orienting the map) | 3 | ||
| Candidate plans the route on the map and identifies the starting point (Award 2 marks for clear route planning and start point identification) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| TASK 2: Direction Finding and Navigation | |||
| Candidate sets the compass to bearing 045° accurately (Award 3 marks for accurate setting of bearing) | 3 | ||
| Candidate maintains the correct bearing while walking (Award 4 marks for maintaining bearing within ±5° throughout) | 4 | ||
| Candidate uses natural landmarks and map features to verify position (Award 3 marks for effective use of landmarks and map features) | 3 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates safe navigation practices including use of whistle for signals (Award 2 marks for safety awareness and whistle use) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| TASK 3: Reporting and Documentation | |||
| Candidate records compass readings and distance covered accurately in notebook (Award 3 marks for accurate recording of data) | 3 | ||
| Candidate reports arrival at the target location correctly (Award 3 marks for clear and confident communication of arrival) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 6 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Candidate successfully reaches the target location within 10 meters of the 500m mark on bearing 045° (Award 12 marks for accurate navigation to within 10 meters on specified bearing) | 12 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 40 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Compass with sighting mirror | Topographic map of a 2 km by 2 km wilderness area |
| Ruler (30 cm transparent) | Notebook (A5 size) |
| Protractor | |
| Pencil and eraser |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Topographic map of a 2 km by 2 km wilderness area | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Compass with sighting mirror | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Ruler (30 cm transparent) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Pencil and eraser | 1 set per Candidate |
| 5 | Protractor | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Notebook (A5 size) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Map Feature Identification | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate field gear (boots, khaki/green field clothing, hat) (Award 2 marks for full appropriate attire; 1 mark if partially correct; 0 if none) | 2 | ||
| Candidate correctly identifies major terrain features on the map (rivers, hills, valleys, ridges) (Award 1 mark for each correctly identified feature up to 6 marks) | 6 | ||
| Candidate uses compass to orient map correctly (Award 3 marks for correct orientation; 0 if incorrect) | 3 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates correct use of ruler and protractor to measure distances and bearings (Award 1 mark each for correct use of ruler, protractor, and pencil markings) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 14 | ||
| TASK 2: Route Planning | |||
| Candidate selects a safe and efficient route covering 2 km avoiding hazardous terrain (Award 5 marks for clear, logical route avoiding hazards; 3 marks if minor hazards included; 0 if unsafe or no route) | 5 | ||
| Candidate calculates total distance and bearings for each leg of the route (Award 1 mark per correct distance and bearing calculation up to 4 marks) | 4 | ||
| Candidate records route details clearly in notebook (Award 3 marks for clear, legible notes with distances and bearings; 1-2 marks partial; 0 if absent) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Planned route marked on map with clear start and end points covering 2000mm length and width scale (Award 5 marks for route correctly scaled to 2 km x 2 km map dimensions with legible markings) | 5 | ||
| Route bearings and distances correspond accurately to map scale and compass measurements (Award 4 marks for accuracy within 5% of actual distances and bearings; 2 marks if within 10%; 0 otherwise) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 9 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 35 | ||