– NAVIGATION TRAINING COURSE –
” A journey of a thouand miles begins with a single step “
Next course date
12-13 Oct 2024
Western Cape & Gauteng
2 DAY Navigation Course
This complete 2-day practical navigation course is open to anyone over the age of 10 years.
On this internationally accredited training course you will learn how to navigate accurately in the outdoors and the skills you will learn include …
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The history and principles of navigation.
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Reading a navigation map.
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How to select and use a magnetic baseplate compass.
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How to work out and use declination for bearings.
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How to take bearings from your map to compass.
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How to take bearings from your compass to map.
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How to do triangulation bearings to find your location.
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How to use nature signs to navigate.
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How to make an outdoor compass in the field.
Student reviews (7)
” I did the navigation course as part of my ranger course and this was one of my favourite training days. Learning to navigate is awesome !”
“I did this course with my son and we have both learned amazing skills together and will definitely use the skills learned to spend more time in the outdoors together”
“This was the best course that I have ever done”
“I always felt unsure about knowing where I am in the outdoors and this made me unsure and unwilling to take trips into the outdoors. I did this course to learn how to navigate and I will now be able to navigate in the field after this course.
“I joined this course with my friends and the skills that I learned will definitely come in handy on my outdoor adventures”
“I did the navigation course with my husband and before the course I was very unsure if I will ever be able to learn how to use a map and compass. This course is incredible and teaches you from beginner to a very high level. Highly recommended course “
” I completed this course with my wife and we are now confident to be able to navigate in the outdoors “
Information
R1350-00
STASA Certification,meals. survival tarps, and course badge included.
2024 COURSE DATES
12-13 October
2025 COURSE DATES
19-20 April / 11-12 October
This course is a 2-day survival course.
We start at 09h00 on day 1 and finish at 12h00 on day 2.
You will need the following kit to complete the course :
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Baseplate compass
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Water bottle
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Sleeping bag
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Groundsheet
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Hat or cap
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Notebook and pen
The kit list of items needed is available to dowload from this course page.
On this course you will sleep under waterproof survival tarps.
At the Western Cape training branch we have safari tent accommodation available as an optional extra should you prefer to sleep more comfortably. Contact us for prices.
We provide survival campfire food for this course. You will not eat any insects etc and you are also welcome to bring your own meals if you wish.
Simply e-mail us at enquiries@boswa.co.za to book your place.
We will send you an invoice for secure EFT payment to confirm your place.
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