Beginner’s Guide to Map and Compass.
Objectives
- To understand how to plan a safe and satisfying walk or recreational course to given criteria of duration and interest.
- To understand relevant safety procedures relating to the activities being undertaken.
Syllabus
- Basic Map Interpretation
- The Magnetic Compass
- Navigational Skills
- Safety and access
Improvers Navigation.
At this level new skills are added to those acquired at the introductory level.
Objectives.
- To understand how to plan a safe and satisfying walk or recreational course to given criteria of duration and interest using additional navigational skills, and applying these skills in a variety of straightforward navigational situations.
- To understand relevant safety procedures relating to the activities being undertaken.
Syllabus
- Navigational Skills
- Safety and access
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