Facility:
Albion Hills Field Centre
Claireville Outdoor Education Centre
Claremont Nature Centre
Kortright Centre for Conservation
Lake St. George Field Centre
Nature Centre at Bruce's Mill
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Claireville Outdoor Education Centre
Claremont Nature Centre
Kortright Centre for Conservation
Lake St. George Field Centre
Nature Centre at Bruce's Mill
Program Levels:
SHSM
Course Types:
Full Day
Certification: Advanced Training in a Technique
In this full-day certification, students will be introduced to basic map, compass, and GPS terminology and skills through a combination of a presentation, hands-on learning, and outdoor challenges, while gaining an appreciation for the importance of maps and compasses in the workplace and in their daily lives.
Participants will also learn how GPS works, what it can be used for, and how it relates to topographical maps.
Learners will gain familiarity with handheld GPS devices, and use them to navigate around the property and compete in a friendly geocaching challenge.
Applicable Sectors:
- Agriculture
- Aviation/Aerospace
- Energy
- Environment
- Forestry
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Justice, Community Safety & Emergency Services
- Mining
- Non-Profit
- Sports