Topography Training
Gain expertise in topography for small hillside sites. Master DEMs, QGIS, GPS, and UAV data to evaluate slope stability and drainage. Transform terrain analysis into professional reports for geography and geology projects, ensuring clear communication of findings and risks.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to confidently analyse small hillside sites. You will master DEMs, QGIS, and online maps, measure slopes and drainage, spot terrain hazards, and design pads, access routes, and retaining walls. Conclude with effective reporting methods that outline processes, 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 to match topographic features.
- Risk assessment: identify landslides, erosion, and drainage problems from terrain signs.
- Reporting skills: create clear, repeatable topographic reports from GIS results.
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