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Do you know what the numbers mean? Most people purchase a GPS and do not understand UTM numbers, latitude and longitude and how to relate the numbers to a map. This course will teach you to use a GPS unit based on
the National Green Check GPS certification program. This program is used by Search and Rescue organizations, law enforcement, fire departments and EMS crews across North
America.
The National Green Check GPS Certification Program specializes in GPS training. It was one of the first programs to promote "widely recognized" standards and conventions for GPS Certification. Green
Check is a program of the Canadian Ecology Centre and its Foundation, a national, non-profit with charitable, education status.
PREREQUISITES:
No previous skills required. However, it is
strongly recommended the candidate have solid map and compass skills before attending the course. Consider taking the Map and Compass course.
Dates:
April 13, 2008 8:30am to 4:30pm
October 19, 2008 8:30am to 4:30pm
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
More dates may be added. Please keep checking web site.
Cost:
$150 (plus 5% GST)
Location:
Seneca College King Campus near King City, Ontario
Physical Difficulty:
Walking through thick bush at times.
What's Included:
Instruction and supporting material.
What's not Included:
Transportation, accommodation, food.
Gear list and Waiver:
Directions:
Course Content:
-The relationship between the map, the compass and the GPS unit and why you should use all three together.
-Reading UTM coordinates on a map.
-Reading Latitude and Longitude on a map.
-Identifying coordinates on a map in relationship to the GPS unit.
-Moving in a direction with a compass and your GPS unit.
-Understanding declination.
-Mark a waypoint or landmark.
-Traveling to a waypoint or landmark.
-Using the right map datum setting with a GPS unit.
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