Map & Compass Skills Competency Confirmation of DofE Expedition section ‘Practical Map Skills’ & ‘Compass Skills’ Competency First Name Last Name Email Address Date Venue Leveal BronzeSilvergold DofE Group (school or organisation you were working with) The training plan for a DofE Expedition Team should be a progressive process with skills being acquired on training sessions and then practiced in the outdoor environment until participants are capable of carrying out the skills without support or adult intervention. Before starting their practice and/or qualifying expedition, participants must have evidenced the required competence in the elements of the Expedition Training Framework for the level they are undertaking. Please check each box to indicate that you have covered that particular topic with the group you were working with Bronze How to set the mapLocating their position from the mapHow to determine geographical direction and direction of travel from the mapChecking the direction of paths using the set mapIdentifying features in the countryside by using the map (inc. collecting and catching features; attack points; handrailing)Locating features marked on the map in the countrysideHow to ‘look after’ their compassDirection from the compass in terms of the cardinal and the four intercardinal pointsSetting the map by the compassFinding a direction Plus Countryside & Highway CodesEmergency Procedures Silver How to set the mapLocating their position from the mapDetermining geographical direction and direction of travel from the mapChecking the direction of paths using the set mapIdentifying features in the countryside by using the map (inc. collecting and catching features; attack points; handrailing)Locating features marked on the map in the countrysideRelating the map to the ground and estimating speed of travel and arrival times (inc. pacing)The care of the compassDirection from the compass in terms of the cardinal and the four intercardinal pointsMeasuring direction in degreesSetting the map by the compass where magnetic variation may be ignoredDetermining the direction of footpaths or direction of travelTravelling on a bearing (inc. aiming off). Obtaining a grid bearing from the map, allowing for magnetic variation where appropriateThe influence of ferrous objects and electromagnetic fieldsMagnetic variation and the relationship between True, Magnetic and Grid Norths Plus Countryside & Highway CodesEmergency Procedures Gold Setting the mapRelating the map to the groundLocating their position from the mapDetermining geographical direction, and direction of travel from the mapChecking the direction of paths using the set mapIdentifying and locating features in the country by using the map (inc. collecting and catching features; attack points; handrailing)Locating features marked on the map in the countrysideRelating the map and contours to the ground (inc. pacing). Estimating journey times in wild countryNavigation in restricted visibility (inc. aiming off). Action to be taken in the event of being lostThe care of the compassThe influence of ferrous objects and electromagnetic fieldsMagnetic variation and the relationship between True, Magnetic and Grid NorthsDirection from the compass in terms of the cardinal and inter-cardinal points. Measuring direction in degreesSetting the map by the compass.Determining the direction of footpaths or direction of travelTravelling on a bearing (inc. aiming off). Obtaining a grid bearing from the map, allowing for magnetic variation where appropriate. Plus Countryside & Highway CodesEmergency Procedures ADDITIONAL NOTES (aspects that went well or to improve on; further training required, etc) I CONFIRM THE ABOVE HAS BEEN FULLY COMPLETED AND MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DofE EXPEDITION SECTION YesNo Please Note There can be a delay after pressing "submit". Please only press "submit" once and allow time for your details to upload.
