National Navigation Award Scheme...
The scheme is aimed at people of all ages and abilities, who would like to explore the countryside with confidence.
This
nationally recognised scheme is supported and endorsed by Mountain
Leader Training UK, The British Orienteering Federation and Sports
Leaders UK.
We are offering this award at Bronze and Silver levels.
Bronze NNAS Award – The Learning Outcomes
- Understand the nature of a map as a two dimensional plan.
- Understand how to use map symbols and scales, on a variety of maps.
- Take a 6 figure grid reference for any given position and also locate such a reference on the map.
- Orientate the map with and without a compass.
- Use the orientated map to identify land features and indicate direction of travel.
- Choose simple navigation strategies and routes.
- Use linear features (e.g. paths and tracks) as handrails in simple navigation exercises.
- Estimate distance on both map and ground.
- Using a basic understanding of contours, match major landforms like hills and valleys to their map representation.
- Plan a safe, suitable walk.
- Relocate using simple techniques on paths and other handrails.
- Understand access rights and responsibilities.
- Demonstrate an awareness of local and national access issues and access legislation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Countryside Code, and of procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency.
Silver NNAS Award - The learning outcomes: (additional to those of the Bronze Award)
- Devise a strategy for a navigational stage, to break it down into
'coarse' and 'fine' navigation and to use clear features en route to
check that they are 'on course'.
- Understand and apply the following components of a navigational
strategy 'aiming off', 'attack points', 'collecting features',
simplifying navigation, and apply them in varying terrain.
- Demonstrate an understanding of contour features, both large and small, on the map and on the ground.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the navigation physical and factors affecting route choice.
- Judge distance accurately on the map and on the ground.
- Plan a safe walk or route involving Silver award skills and strategies.
- Employ simple relocation strategies when lost.
- Use a compass to follow accurate bearings and to check the direction
of footpaths or other linear features on both map and ground.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of fatigue and physical
discomfort brought on by navigating in demanding countryside and/or
extreme weather condition. Knowledge of basic first aid is also
expected.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of the Countryside Code and
current access legislation as for the Bronze level together with an
appreciation of basic environmental factors in mixing 'man with nature'
(e.g. footpath erosion and methods of dealing with it), and
responsibilities towards other countryside interests like farming,
forestry and conservation.
Training and Assessment will take place over two days, delivered by a qualified Mountain Leader who will support you through the process, teaching you everything that you will need to know in order to navigate with confidence.
Weekend packages that include Bed and Breakfast in cosy properties and traditional Inns, are available in the beautiful Swaledale and Wensleydale areas of the Yorkshire Dales from £110.00 per person for two nights.
Courses only - no accommodation included: £50.00 per person.
The National Navigation Award Scheme will give you the skills and confidence to navigate effectively in remote environments.
On successful completion, each candidate will receive a NNAS certificate.
Dates for 2012:
17th - 18th March
24th - 25th March
31st March - 1st April
7th - 8th April
14th - 15th April
26th - 27th May
2nd - 3rd June
16th - 17th June
Private groups and walking clubs - dates can be arranged to suit throughout the year.
Contact: rob@northcountryguides.co.uk to book your place.
