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Land Navigation Course

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What will I learn?

Learn how to find your way 'bout in the bush like a true bushman with this course made special for people who work outside. You'll learn all 'bout them big paper maps they call topographic maps, how to read them little pictures and lines, and how to find important places on the land. You'll get good with compass too, knowing how to follow directions, point it at things to find your way, and fix it for the way the land pulls on it. You'll learn how to plan your trips so you don't get lost, keeping all your information straight and making good drawings to help you. And you'll learn how to deal with anything the bush throws at you, like bad places to cross and changing your plans when things get hard. You go learn how to make good decisions 'bout where to go by looking at the land and picking the best way to pass.

Apoia's Unique Features

Accessible online course for a lifetime
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance your practical skills in the areas listed below.

Master topographic maps: Learn to read them paper maps with all them pictures, lines, and important places on it.

Navigate with a compass: Follow the compass, point it at things to know where you going, and fix it so it points right.

Plan routes effectively: Look at the land, pick the best way to pass, and mark it good on the map.

Document navigation plans: Keep all your information straight, make good drawings, and write down clear instructions.

Adapt to challenges: Deal with bad places, change your plans when you need to, and think 'bout the weather.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.