A hands-on, very practical GPS skills workshop for those wanting to develop their own skills and understanding of this fast-moving
technology, and for those who want to get to grips with the implications of GPS for the outdoor professional.

The course will cover:
- GPS fundamentals (how it works).
- Current GPS devices and technology (handheld, smartphone and wearables).
- Essential GPS skills for outdoor navigators (location and more).
- Digital maps and how they differ to paper maps.
- Basic point-to-point navigation using a GPS device.
- Implications of GPS for leaders and professionals.

Please bring suitable outdoor kit for hill walking in the Peak District. A packed meal (optional as there is a café on-site). A GPS handheld is provided for each course member for the duration of the course but bring your smartphone and any GPS handheld or wearable that you currently use.

The workshop will be delivered by Rick Shearer who has trained more than 350 outdoor leaders and professionals to use a GPS
device over the past 10 years. Rick is a recently retired International Mountain Leader and a member of his local MRT.

Please contact Rick directly with enquiries and bookings on 07967 358691 or via email rick.shearer@outlook.com

Upon completion, please allow 2 weeks for this workshop to be automatically added to your CPD record on CMS. You do not need to add it manually yourself. 

Start

15/10/2022 09:00

End

15/10/2022 16:30

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

8

Bookings

6

Venue

Poole's Cavern

Town

Buxton

County

Derbyshire

Postcode

SK17 9DH

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

53.24991

Longitude

-1.92574

Name

BAIML

Phone

07967 358691

Email