Land Navigation Course
This course teaches essential land navigation techniques using maps and compasses for safe and efficient fieldwork, covering map interpretation, route planning, bearing application, site recording, and handling challenging conditions.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Land Navigation Course equips you with practical map and compass skills to plan and execute safe, efficient routes in the field without relying on GPS. You'll learn to interpret topographic maps, compute distances and elevations, select optimal paths, and apply bearings, pacing, resection, and backbearings. Additionally, you'll gain experience in recording sites for future visits, handling poor visibility conditions, and making informed choices to stay on track and avoid disorientation.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Precision map reading: convert intricate topographic maps into straightforward, secure routes.
- Compass mastery: accurately take, follow, and reverse bearings in real field conditions.
- Route planning for surveys: create efficient, minimal-risk trails connecting sampling locations.
- Reliable point recording: document coordinates, drawings, and images for straightforward re-sampling.
- Field safety decisions: confidently handle mist, night-time, and deviations from the path.
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