LEVEL 1 - BRONZE AWARD
The candidate will be assessed on his/her ability to navigate round a simple line feature course in open countryside and /or woodland. This course will include a number of destination points on distinct features which require the navigator to use a variety of line features (e.g. tracks, streams, field edges) as handrails for precise navigation and location. The points can be indicated by small circles on the map or by grid references if an OS map is being used. The course should have frequent turning points to test map orientation and should be about 2-5km depending on terrain, scale of map being used and the age and fitness level of participants.
The practical assessment will be backed up by questions on the basic skills outlined above, which can be answered orally or in writing. Both instruction and assessment could well start on a centre site and progress on to a local park or common.. An approved list of NNAS questions is available which can be used selectively, though assessors can equally well use their own questions adapted to local circumstances.
If first efforts result in failure, the assessment can be taken again later to allow learning to be reinforced and a successful outcome achieved. The Navigator Bronze Badge and Certificate will be awarded to successful candidates.
