The Bronze National Navigation Award is a practical, hands-on award. It is aimed at people with no navigation experience, whether you are new to the outdoors or have been relying on others, guidebooks, or easy, well-defined routes. The Bronze Award is currently credit-rated at SCQF level 4, with the syllabus of the Award teaching navigation in the countryside using paths, tracks, and other linear features. Map interpretation and compass work are also included.

Gaining this award does not qualify participants to teach or lead, but it recognises the skill level the participant can navigate. 

Most of your time will be spent with an experienced navigation instructor on the hill.  We’ll start with the very basics and gradually introduce compass work.  We won’t cover lots of distance; instead, we’ll focus on developing your confidence with map reading and navigation techniques.

Minimum Group Size: One - Maximum Group Size: Eight

Assumes: No previous knowledge

Cost: Course and Assessment £130.00 per person, payable 2 days before the course starts. The course will not be confirmed until paid for. (If you prefer a private course for yourself or with a group of friends, let me know when booking.)

(NNAS is a charity and will request an admin fee of £7.50.  This covers the cost of the certificate.)

Course Cancellation  If you (the participant) cancel the course, a cancellation fee of £70.00 pp will be deducted from the payment. 

There will be no refund if you cancel within 24hrs of the course commencing.

If Pentland Outdoor cancels the course, you will get full payment of the returned monies.

 

Course content

• Understanding maps - Scales, Rights of Way, Grid References
• Developing a navigation strategy
• Route planning – Using natural features, hazard avoidance
• Follow a route – Using easily identifiable features
• Measuring distances - Timing and Pacing
• Using a compass - Map orientation
• Contour interpretation – relate the shape of the ground to contours on the map

What I provide for the course:

• Silva Expedition 4 Compass
• OS Map of the course area
• Waterproof map case

What you need to bring:

These non-residential courses are run outdoors, so please come with appropriate clothing and a packed lunch.

Suggested list:

Boots • Gaiters • Day Sac (30 litres) • Thermals or suitable under clothing • Insulating layers – at least one mid-weight and one warm fleece layer • General trekking trousers are recommended, not jeans, though. • Spare fleece/insulated jacket • Waterproof jacket (with a good hood) • Waterproof over-trousers • Hat & balaclava plus spare • Mitts & gloves • Whistle • Maps and waterproof map case. 1:25,000 • Headtorch • Rucksack liner • Flask & Water Bottle • Packed lunch • Survival Bag – Plastic-type • Small notebook and pen or pencil • Walking Poles

 

For further information regarding course bookings, please get in touch using the email below:

E-mail: pentlandoutdoornavigation@gmail.com