1. Sgiliau Sylfaenol Cyfeiriannu
Basic Orienteering Skills
Unit Code: MD61WN001
Enw / Name: Level: One
Credit Value: 3
Cwrs / Course: Unit ID: ABR604
Learndirect: MD6
Sector: 8.1
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2. Unit Level and Title Level One : BASIC ORIENTEERING SKILLS
Unit Code MD61WN001 Unit ID ABR604
Student Name Credit Value 3
Assessment Who will Evidence
Assessment Criteria Date Signature
method Assess? Type PG No
LO1. Describe the safety factors to be considered in orienteering.
Written
1.1 Identify the risk related to orienteering. Workbook
1.2 Demonstrate action to minimise the risk. Practical Observation
LO2. Identify and demonstrate the use of essential equipment used in
orienteering.
2.1 List the orienteering equipment. Written Workbook
2.2 Describe and demonstrate the use of maps and control points. Practical Unit Observation
2.3 Describe the maintenance of equipment. Written Assessor Workbook
LO3. Describe and demonstrate the skills and techniques used in orienteering. Observation
3.1 Demonstrate the identification of attack points, catching point, control Practical
features and linear features.
3.2 Demonstrate the ability to orientate the map. Practical Observation
3.3 Demonstrate the ability to copy control points. Practical Observation
3.4 Describe environmental considerations. Written Workbook
Written Coaching Plan
3.5 Give assistance in planning an excursion.
Workbook
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3. LO1. Describe the safety factors to be considered in orienteering.
1.1 Identify the risk related to orienteering.
Q1. What are the likely risks when planning an orienteering session?
1.2 Demonstrate action to minimise the risk.
Q2. What could you do to minimise the risk?
Q1 – Risks Q2 – Control Measure (minimise the risk)
LO2. Identify and demonstrate the use of essential equipment used in orienteering.
2.1 List the orienteering equipment.
Q3. Which equipment would you need for orienteering?
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4. 2.2 Describe and demonstrate the use of maps and control points.
Q4. Describe how you have used the maps and the control points to orienteer?
2.3 Describe the maintenance of equipment.
Q5. How do you look after the equipment that you use for orienteering?
5. LO3. Describe and demonstrate the skills and techniques used in orienteering.
3.4 Describe environmental considerations.
Q6. What are the environmental factors that you need to consider when orienteering?
Environmental Factors Why?
3.5 Give assistance in planning an excursion.
Q7. How did you help in the planning of an orienteering session? Include any supporting information
as evidence
6. Unit Title Basic OrienteeringSkills Code - MD61WN001
Learner Name
Learning Outcomes / Assessment Criteria Critical Observation Points Completed / Not applicable
LO1. Describe the safety factors to be considered in orienteering.
1.2 Demonstrate action to minimise the risk.
LO2. Identify and demonstrate the use of essential equipment used in orienteering.
2.2 Describe and demonstrate the use of maps and
control points.
LO3. Describe and demonstrate the skills and techniques used in orienteering.
3.1 Demonstrate the identification of attack
points, catching point, control features and linear
features.
3.2 Demonstrate the ability to orientate the map.
3.3 Demonstrate the ability to copy control
points.
Student Signature Date
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