Every mapper has struggled with a map that for some reason doesn't align properly. Your different layers of base data aren't anywhere close to each other or you've shown up to do your fieldwork but your gps is several km from where it should be. This 2.5 hr course has been specifically designed to give you the knowledge to avoid these issues or troubleshoot them when they do arise. In the course you will learn all about coordinate reference systems, the earths magnetic field, declination, grid convergence, and grivation, and more.

Upcoming classes: There are no scheduled classes. If you would like to request a class, email jeff@navigationsports.ca

This 3 hour class teaches participants how to use OCAD's DEM Import Wizard to turn lidar data into useable base map layers and contours. Participants will learn how to set up the various outputs along with the various information you can get from them:

• hill shade
• slope gradient
• contours
• feature map
• vegetation height map
• vegetation base map

Upcoming dates:
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | Zoom

This 6 hour module will teach participants the basics of fieldwork. This module has both classroom and field components.

In this module you will practice the following:

• Preparing your project for fieldwork
• Using the software and hardware for fieldwork
• Making decisions in the field:
  • Generalisation
  • Classification of features
  • Locating features
• Post-fieldwork drawing

Upcoming classes: There are no scheduled classes. If you would like to request a class, email jeff@navigationsports.ca