Topography Training
Gain mastery in topography for small hillside sites through this comprehensive course. Explore DEMs, QGIS, GPS, and UAV data applications evaluate slope stability and drainage patterns and transform terrain analysis into professional, clear reports ideal for geography and geology initiatives. Develop essential skills for precise site assessment and planning in challenging terrains.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides practical skills for confidently interpreting small hillside sites. Participants learn to use DEMs, QGIS, and online maps, quantify slope and drainage, identify terrain risks, and design pads, access routes, and retaining structures. It concludes with reporting methods that document techniques, assumptions, and uncertainties to meet standard municipal hillside submission standards.
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Develop skills
- Terrain analysis: interpret contours, slopes, and DEMs for small hillside sites.
- GIS workflows: apply QGIS and online maps to efficiently process elevation data.
- Site planning: design access, pads, and drainage to match topographic features.
- Risk assessment: identify landslides, erosion, and drainage problems from terrain indicators.
- Reporting skills: create clear, reproducible reports from GIS topographic outputs.
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