Using a Compass

Instruct in use of compass

• Ø Careful handling of compass – do not drop or hit, keep away from magnetic interference, report damage to TIC
  
  
• Ø Give simple, short, clear instructions for orienting compass
  o Rotate dial to given bearing
  o Base plate held horizontally at tummy button level
  o Direction of travel arrow pointing away from tummy
  o Align Magnetic North arrow (needle) and Orienting Arrow (Red into Shed)
  by rotating SELF – not compass
  o Direction of travel arrow shows where to aim for.
  
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• Ø Give bearing and ask students/adults to orient themselves
  
  
• Ø Check all students/adults are facing the correct direction
  
  
• Ø Practice setting buddy into position and do back-bearing check 
  

Put the Red in the Shed.
Aim the direction of travel arrow at the person