Personal Development: Map Reading Stage 2- Intermediate
Course details
Course code
Q00014144Course date
Number of classes
3 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Alastair ClarkFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
During the online course you will be able take part in route-finding on a virtual walk as you match photographs of the Derbyshire countryside to map extracts and make choices about how you would proceed if you were on the walk in the real world.
For part of the online sessions you will move away from your computer and undertake short experiments and then return to the online group with your results. Following an introduction to contour interpretation you will have a short personal project to undertake in your own time.
We will cover a thorough introduction to the ‘Silva 1,2,3’ system of taking and using compass bearings. No experience of using a compass is required but by the second session you will need to have your own good quality base plate compass. If you don’t already have a compass you may like to take advice on features to look for in the first session before buying. We will look at range of methods of estimating distance and walking time using a map.
The course is intended to enable you to have safe enjoyment of the countryside and we will look at ways of reducing risks and of maximising our appreciation of the natural world.
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What financial support is available?
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.