GPS and Compass Course
Build expertise in GPS, compass, and map navigation suited for geography and geology fieldwork. Design secure routes, identify navigation mistakes, blend digital and traditional tools, and execute accurate on-site navigation across genuine terrains and study areas, ensuring safety and efficiency in demanding environments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to plan and navigate secure paths across challenging landscapes. Master researching actual hiking zones, reading contour lines, selecting waypoints, and crafting 10–25 km routes. Hone classic map and compass techniques, streamlined GPS and phone processes, plus strong error spotting, fixing, and risk handling for assured navigation in any weather.
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Develop skills
- GPS field techniques: configure GPX paths, monitor advancement, and optimise battery life.
- Map and compass proficiency: capture bearings, perform resection, and traverse tough terrain swiftly.
- Combined navigation: verify GPS, map, and compass data for exact positioning outdoors.
- Route planning: create safe, effective trails with contour analysis, gradients, and key points.
- Risk-focused navigation: spot mistakes promptly and deploy quick, effective fixes.
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