Topography Training
Gain expertise in topography for small hillside sites. Master the use of DEMs, QGIS, GPS, and UAV data to evaluate slope stability and drainage. Transform terrain analysis into professional reports suitable for geography and geology projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory needs.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on skills to confidently analyse small hillside sites. You will learn to utilise DEMs, QGIS, and online maps, measure slopes and drainage, identify terrain hazards, and design pads, access routes, and retaining walls. It concludes with effective reporting methods that outline procedures, assumptions, and uncertainties, meeting standard municipal hillside approval 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 quickly process elevation data.
- Site planning: design access, pads, and drainage matching topographic features.
- Risk assessment: detect landslides, erosion, and drainage problems from terrain signs.
- Reporting skills: convert GIS results into clear, repeatable topographic reports.
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