Unit Award Scheme

97281

Using ordnance survey maps

Level: Entry Level

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to 1. identify at least five land features shown on an Ordnance Survey (OS) map	Student completed work
2. orientate a map	Summary sheet
3. identify six points of a compass	Student completed work
4. take a bearing from a map	Summary sheet
5. plot four figure grid references for five different points on an OS map	Student completed work
6. plot six figure grid references for five different points on an OS map	Student completed work
7. relate a feature on a map to the land and a feature on the land to a map	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of 8. how to orientate a map	Summary sheet
9. how to plan a journey	Student completed work
10. how scale is shown and used on a map	Summary sheet
experienced 11. using an OS map in a practical situation.	Summary sheet

Approved 13 Jun 2005

All outcomes must be recorded on AQA summary sheet.

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