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- Using 1:50 000 scale Ordnance Survey maps and a 1:10 000 scale
orienteering map, with examples set by the examiner:
- Show that you understand the meaning of scale, National Grid
Reference and true, grid and magnetic north and can recognise
conventional map signs.
- Interpret contour lines in terms of shape and steepness of
terrain and know the local names and meanings of topographical
features such as col, ridge, spur, and so on.
- Show how to set the map with and without a compass. Be able
to use and to give six - figure grid references and demonstrate
the use of a Romer measurer to improve accuracy.
- Show how to measure distance on the map and how to estimate
timings for a particular route.
- Show how to find north without the aid of a compass, by day
or night.
- Demonstrate your awareness of the latest developments in
electronic technology such as the Global Positioning System.
- Know how the national system of road numbering works and be
familiar with the traffic signs and signals as illustrated in
The Highway Code.
- Accompany a motorist or motorcyclist as a passenger and act
successfully as a navigator for a total journey of at least 160
kilometres. For a specified section of the journey, covering a
distance of 80 kilometres, prepare and use an AA or RAC type
strip-route map. The journey should also include navigating with
no previous preparation of the route.
- Complete, accurately, two compass routes of at least two
kilometres, one with the beginning and end as defined on a map by
an examiner, and the second chosen by the candidate. During these
exercises, show that you can:
- Convert grid bearings to magnetic bearings and vice versa.
- Use back bearings to check your route.
- Pinpoint your position using three cross-bearings.
- Demonstrate methods of route selection including aiming off
and the four right angles and step counting techniques.
- Take part in two properly organised orienteering events and
show an improvement in your performance.
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