Going Further with GPS and Digital Maps

 Day two of our 2 day Course

£79 per person per day or book both days for £125

The second day of our two course starts with a brief revision session and then covers the navigational use of GPS tracks, route planning & creation using digital maps on a PC, transferring to & from a GPS and further practical aspects & features of using the GPS out & about. The aim of the course is that you should be able to confidently and safely use the full potential of a combined GPS and digital map system (on the PC) whether at home or abroad and includes:

A brief revision session covering the previous days learning

  • How GPS tracks can become a valuable safety feature
  • Review your performance using the GPS track log
  • A discussion on the theory of route planning for GPS
  • Practical exercises in the use on PC digital mapping software like Basecamp,   Memory-Map and Quo on GPST laptops include, route creation, save to PC and send to GPS.
  • Update you on the latest developments in mapping software, route sharing etc
  • How the Internet can help you access routes & trails worldwide
  • Correct GPS setup for use abroad
  • How to get involved in the growing sport of Geocaching  

Is this course right for you?

You will have taught yourself the basics of GPS or will have attended our 'Getting Started' course. You may not yet have worked with digital maps. All the jargon and technical features will be explained as we go along. If you do not already own a GPS, we will have a choice of GPS for you to use on the day. Our courses will cover Garmin, Satmap, Lowrance & Memory–Map Adventure 2800 GPS systems.

Although most of the learning points of the course are easily transferable to other products and brands, please note that there is usually not enough time to address specific product-related questions that are outside the scope of the course.

The contents of this course do stand alone but the maximum benefit is obtained by taking the two GPS training days consecutively.

What will I learn?

 The table below shows the programme for the day. As you can see it covers all the topics needed to plan, create & save routes on your PC; download & upload routes & tracks between PC & GPS; and learn further practical aspects & features of using your GPS on the hill.

There is a lot to take in and learn and there will be practical exercises during the day to make sure you know --- ‘how to’, ‘when to’, & ‘what if’. However if you get home and have second thoughts on anything you have been shown during the day---- don’t worry as we have created just the thing for you --- our GPSTraining OnLine Resource

 

This is not a basic navigation training course. If you join this course it is assumed that you can use a map and compass for basic navigation. These navigation topics are covered in our ‘Online Resource’- - check them out before you come especially if you have not been on the Getting Started Day. We also run a series of Map & Compass days sponsored by Silva™ that will provide you with an excellent set of basic map and compass skills.

It is also highly recommended you regularly update your GPS software and it would be useful if you check this before you arrive for the training day. Unsure how to do it?--- Check out our ‘Online Resource’