Compass Course
This course teaches essential navigation skills using compass and maps, focusing on practical terrain application for safe and accurate route following.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
The Compass Course equips you with practical skills to measure distances, pace accurately, and navigate 1–3 km routes confidently. You'll learn to select and orient topographic maps, manage magnetic declination, plan safe legs, and follow precise bearings. Additionally, you'll practise clear field documentation, risk management, and emergency procedures to keep your routes efficient, reproducible, and safe in actual terrain.
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Develop Skills
- Precision topo map setup: select, orient, and prepare maps for quick field use.
- Compass and declination mastery: convert bearings and walk accurate lines.
- Distance and pacing control: calibrate steps and measure legs without GPS.
- Safe route planning: design secure legs, manage hazards, and avoid getting lost.
- Reproducible field notes: document routes so any technician can repeat them.
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