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All aspects of the NNAS bronze award syllabus will be covered during this 2-day training and assessment event.COST: £135.00
Specific details (Joining Instructions) will be sent to you once you book onto the course.
TO BOOK onto this event and confirm your place, we will require a 50% deposit and a completed booking form to be found on the Navigation Page of our website:
https://www.freedom-days.co.uk/navigation-training/
See below for syllabus details:
* Navigate using a variety of maps and scales.
* Use 4 and 6 figure grid references with worded descriptions to define the position of a map feature and to locate a feature on the ground.
* Orientate the map using handrails, obvious point features and major landforms.
* Use linear features (e.g. paths, tracks, clear boundaries) as handrails in simple navigation exercises.
* Relate prominent landforms such as large hills and valleys to corresponding contour information on the map.
* Orientate the map by aligning a compass needle against grid north and be aware that magnetic variation causes an inaccuracy.
* Use an orientated map to confirm the direction of travel.
* Use clearly identifiable features to confirm position along the route and to recognise when the target has been overshot.
* Measure horizontal distance on the map and estimate distance on the ground using timing, pacing and simple visual judgements e.g.100m.
* Plan and implement simple routes and navigation strategies based on the above skills.
* Recognise a navigation error within a few minutes and apply simple relocation techniques using handrails and prominent features.
* Demonstrate an awareness of local and national access issues, access legislation, personal responsibilities and the Countryside Code.
* Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of walking equipment, safety equipment and emergency procedures
For further information, please contact: [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brecon Beacons, Cardiff, Brecon, United Kingdom
