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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

Online and lifetime course
Certificate in line with educational standards
PDF summaries for printing
Online assistant always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set the course workload
Practical activities marked instantly
Study anytime, without needing internet access

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.