Compass Course
This course provides practical training in compass navigation, map reading, and safe route planning for 1-3 km distances in real-world terrain, emphasizing accuracy, hazard management, and repeatable field techniques.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Compass Course equips you with hands-on skills to gauge distances, pace correctly, and navigate routes of 1–3 km with assurance. You'll learn to choose and align topographic maps, deal with magnetic declination, plan secure segments, and follow exact bearings. Additionally, you'll practise straightforward field recording, hazard control, and emergency steps to keep your paths effective, repeatable, and secure in actual landscapes.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Accurate topo map preparation: choose, align, and ready maps for quick outdoor application.
- Compass and declination expertise: adjust bearings and traverse precise paths.
- Distance and pacing management: adjust strides and assess segments without GPS.
- Secure route design: create safe segments, handle risks, and prevent disorientation.
- Repeatable field records: log paths so any worker can follow them.
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