Land Navigation Course
What will I learn?
Grasp the art of land navigation with our comprehensive course, designed for environmental professionals. Delve into topographic maps, learn to recognise symbols, read contour lines, and identify landmarks. Sharpen your compass skills by following courses, taking bearings, and adjusting for magnetic variation. Develop effective navigation plans with organised information and visual aids. Adapt to environmental challenges by handling obstacles and adjusting strategies. Enhance your decision-making with terrain evaluation and optimal route selection.
Apoia's Differentials
Develop skills
Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below
Master topographic maps: Decode symbols, contours, and landmarks with precision.
Navigate with a compass: Follow courses, take bearings, and adjust for magnetic variation.
Plan routes effectively: Evaluate terrain, select paths, and mark maps accurately.
Document navigation plans: Organise data, create visuals, and write clear descriptions.
Adapt to challenges: Handle obstacles, adjust strategies, and consider weather impacts.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can change 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 offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.