Goals and Objectives:
9:00 – 11:30am Classroom Work, 12:00pm Field practice
Learning the Components of a compass
Map Scales
Grid System and Grid References
Map Symbols
Contour Lines and basic interpretation
Use of the compass to take bearings from a map
Walking on general compass bearings
Identifying large features on a map and then finding them in the surrounding area
Macro or large area navigation techniques
How to re-orientate yourself if you do get lost
Basic route finding
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