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Navigation Map reading, using a compass and global positioning systems (GPS)
Course length The duration of the navigation training course is four days and includes both classroom and field based learning. Course aim Introduction to the use of a map and compass. Being able to use skills such as judging distance, reading a grid reference, compass back bearings, resection, measuring distance, route cards, time and distance appreciation and navigating at night. An introduction to the use of global positioning systems in the aid of navigation.	A group successfully complete a navigation exercise with MASC Training Services
Who is it for? Staff who may need to navigate safely through hostile or difficult terrain as part of their jobs and project managers on location.	Knowing how to make correct use of maps, compasses and GPS technology is key to successful navigation
Course Content This course will cover the following topics:
How to read a map The grid reference system Route planning and selection Measuring & judging distance Route cards Colour coding maps Using latitude and longitude in navigation Navigation at night	Using a compass Taking a bearing Navigation by compass Resection Triangulation Back bearings Using Global Positioning Systems

NavigationMap reading, using a compass and global positioning systems (GPS)