Hiking Skills Course
Boost your Physical Education programme with the Hiking Skills Course. Master map and GPS navigation, safe route planning, risk management, and group leadership to confidently lead safe, rewarding day hikes for students in South African outdoors.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical Hiking Skills Course builds confidence for planning and leading safe day hikes. Gain expertise in map reading, compass use, GPS navigation, route selection, and accurate time and distance calculations. Master risk assessment, emergency procedures, first aid, group management, pacing, hydration, and documentation for dependable outdoor adventures.
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Develop skills
- Navigation mastery: read maps, use compass and GPS with confident precision.
- Safe hike planning: design one-day routes with smart time, distance and risk control.
- Group leadership: manage pace, effort and instruction for mixed-fitness hikers.
- Emergency readiness: apply trail first aid, evacuations and clear communication.
- Pro field documentation: create route dossiers, checklists and reflective reports.
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