Unit Award Scheme

76231 INTRODUCTION TO HILL WALKING AND NAVIGATION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1set a mapSummary sheet
2use a compass to take a bearingSummary sheet
3use linear features and attack points to aid navigationSummary sheet
4plan a route, including distances and timingsSummary sheet
5use 100m pacing to work out how long it would take to walk any given distanceSummary sheet
6walk a route with a group independentlySummary sheet

shown knowledge of

7clothing and equipment necessary for a hill walking tripSummary sheet
8emergency procedures to follow should there be an incidentSummary sheet
9contours and identify two features they represent, eg knoll, saddleSummary sheet

experienced

10walk at least three routes, including one they have personally planned.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 29 November 2006Level - Entry Level