How long:-              1 Day  (0930  - 1630). Option for a second day - see recommendation below.

Who for:-                 People who have little or no experience of reading maps and using compasses and who wish to gain more knowledge and skills when navigating on land.

This course provides the ideal preparation for the National Navigation Award Scheme Bronze assessment.

                                   The course is held in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere to encourage maximum learning. If you are serious about improving your navigation skills, you like the great outdoors, especially on the hills, and having fun, then this is the course for you.

What will be covered:-

• Understanding the nature of a map as a two-dimensional plan, map legends and interpreting map detail and relief including scales.

• Using landforms and contours as an aid to navigation.

• Practical use of Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps.

• Obtaining and plotting grid references and calculating magnetic variation.

• Understanding grid and magnetic bearings, plotting and reading bearings.

• Using a magnetic compass confidently.

• Orientating the map to the ground with and without the use of a compass.

• Planning routes and using route cards as an aid to navigation.

• Selecting  handrails and escape routes.

• Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency.

• Introduction to the Countryside Code, access rights and responsibilities.

Method:-                   A mixture of indoor and outdoor exercises.

Terrain:-                    2 - 4 kilometres over semi rough open moorland.

Equipment:-            All navigational equipment is provided. Participants will need to bring suitable

                                    clothing and footwear for outdoor work. (see recommended clothing list).

Catering:-                 Tea, coffee and lunch provided.

Price:-                        £69 per person.      

Recommendation:- Compassworks strongly recommend that participants who have completed the

                                      above course, attend the “Navigator Level 1 Practice Day” when you will be able

                                      to consolidate all the skills you have learnt.

Compassworks - Navigator Level 1