Enhance your navigation skills in challenging terrain with Group 314’s Navigation (Difficult Tracked) course.
This program builds your competency to navigate in difficult tracked environments, combining theoretical learning with hands-on practice.
Over two days, you'll develop skills in map reading, GPS usage, and advanced navigation techniques, camping at various locations along the way.
Students are to bring their own camping and bushwalking equipment, rations and drinking containers.
Emergency equipment such as First Aid kits and PLBs, as well as navigational equipment such as GPS, maps and compasses will be provided.
Students may bring personal equipment, but it must pass an inspection by Group 314 prior to use.
Course Information
This course requires the successful completion of:
- SISOFLD007 Navigate in difficult tracked environments.
The course content is:
- Day 1 - Maps, data sheets, theory.
- Day 2 - Navigation devices, including GPS.
- Day 3 - Assessment.
- Day 4 - Assessment.
- Day 5 - Assessment.
Training is provided using practical sessions whilst conducting navigation in difficult tracked environments.
Statement of Attainment.
Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
Students are required to be employed in an Outdoor Leadership role and have prior skills and knowledge in navigation and bushwalking. They will therefore have experience that qualifies as RPL. RPL will be assessed and supplemented by gap and/or refresher training as required.
Refer to the Group 314 RPL Policy Click here for more information.
Not available.
Refer to the Group 314 Credit Transfer Policy Click here for more information.
This course requires students to complete a variety of assessment activities.
- Written Knowledge Assessment (1).
- Competency Observation (3).
Kosciuszko National Park (or other suitable non-alpine grade 4 tracks).
- Be at least 18 years old at the time of enrolment.
- Have an email address and access to a computer with an internet connection.
- Complete a Pre-course Evaluation conducted by Group 314 to determine suitability for the course.
- Have previous experience in bushwalking.
- Have the physical ability to hike long distances on grade 4 tracks.
More information about Group 314, including company policies and other general student information, is available on our Student Information page.
Get in touch with a Group 314 representative to discuss your training needs.
Please email info@group314.com or phone 1300 448 779.
$1,500 ex GST (per enrolment)
Outdoor Leadership
Contact a Group314 Course Advisor to discuss your training needs.