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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