Land Navigation Course
Gain essential map and compass expertise for practical fieldwork. The Land Navigation Mastery Course prepares geographers and geologists to devise secure routes, determine positions independently of GPS, document sampling locations precisely, and return to sites accurately during subsequent visits. It emphasises real-world navigation skills for challenging terrains and conditions, ensuring safety and efficiency in professional surveys.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on map and compass techniques to plan and execute safe, efficient routes in the field without relying on GPS. You will master reading topographic maps, measuring distances and elevations, selecting optimal paths, and applying bearings, pacing, resection, and backbearings. Additionally, you will learn to record site details for future visits, handle poor visibility conditions, and take decisive actions to stay on course and prevent disorientation.
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Develop skills
- Precise map interpretation: convert detailed topographic maps into practical, secure navigation paths.
- Expert compass handling: accurately measure, track, and reverse bearings in real field environments.
- Strategic route design: create efficient, minimal-risk trails connecting survey points.
- Accurate site documentation: capture coordinates, drawings, and images for straightforward future access.
- Confident field safety: manage low visibility, night navigation, and deviations with assured competence.
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