GPS General Training and Software Applications Course

Acquire general GPS training and software application skills in this practical training course. Learn techniques for using GPS in various applications. BMC Training offers GPS General Training and Software Applications Course in Construction and Civil Engineering Training Courses.

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  • 145 Training Sessions
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  • One Week
GPS General Training and Software Applications Training Course

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Paris , France 27 - Apr - 2025 1 - May - 2025 7900 GBP
Hong Kong , Hong Kong 27 - Apr - 2025 1 - May - 2025 9100 GBP
Tokyo , Japan 27 - Apr - 2025 1 - May - 2025 11500 GBP
London , UK 20 - Apr - 2025 24 - Apr - 2025 5950 GBP
Madrid , Spain 20 - Apr - 2025 24 - Apr - 2025 7500 GBP
Munich , Germany 20 - Apr - 2025 24 - Apr - 2025 8900 GBP
Berlin , Germany 20 - Apr - 2025 24 - Apr - 2025 8300 GBP
New York , United States 20 - Apr - 2025 24 - Apr - 2025 12750 GBP
Amsterdam , Netherlands 20 - Apr - 2025 24 - Apr - 2025 9100 GBP
Milan , Italy 20 - Apr - 2025 24 - Apr - 2025 7500 GBP
Geneva , Switzerland 27 - Apr - 2025 1 - May - 2025 9950 GBP
Paris , France 11 - May - 2025 15 - May - 2025 7900 GBP
Hong Kong , Hong Kong 11 - May - 2025 15 - May - 2025 9100 GBP
Dubai , UAE 11 - May - 2025 15 - May - 2025 5722.5 GBP
Tokyo , Japan 11 - May - 2025 15 - May - 2025 11500 GBP
London , UK 4 - May - 2025 8 - May - 2025 5950 GBP
Madrid , Spain 4 - May - 2025 8 - May - 2025 7500 GBP
Munich , Germany 4 - May - 2025 8 - May - 2025 8900 GBP
Berlin , Germany 4 - May - 2025 8 - May - 2025 8300 GBP
New York , United States 4 - May - 2025 8 - May - 2025 12750 GBP
Amsterdam , Netherlands 4 - May - 2025 8 - May - 2025 9100 GBP
Milan , Italy 4 - May - 2025 8 - May - 2025 7500 GBP
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia 18 - May - 2025 22 - May - 2025 5300 GBP
Rome , Italy 18 - May - 2025 22 - May - 2025 7900 GBP
Barcelona , Spain 18 - May - 2025 22 - May - 2025 8300 GBP
Zurich , Switzerland 18 - May - 2025 22 - May - 2025 8700 GBP
Istanbul , Turkey 25 - May - 2025 29 - May - 2025 5550 GBP
Bali , Indonesia 25 - May - 2025 29 - May - 2025 8700 GBP
Singapore , Singapore 25 - May - 2025 29 - May - 2025 8400 GBP
Washington , United States 25 - May - 2025 29 - May - 2025 13500 GBP
Geneva , Switzerland 11 - May - 2025 15 - May - 2025 9950 GBP
Sydney , Australia 18 - May - 2025 22 - May - 2025 12750 GBP
Interlaken , Switzerland 18 - May - 2025 22 - May - 2025 9950 GBP
Taipei , Taiwan 25 - May - 2025 29 - May - 2025 12750 GBP
Dubai , UAE 8 - Jun - 2025 12 - Jun - 2025 5722.5 GBP
Paris , France 8 - Jun - 2025 12 - Jun - 2025 7900 GBP
Hong Kong , Hong Kong 8 - Jun - 2025 12 - Jun - 2025 9100 GBP
Tokyo , Japan 8 - Jun - 2025 12 - Jun - 2025 11500 GBP
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia 15 - Jun - 2025 19 - Jun - 2025 5300 GBP
Rome , Italy 15 - Jun - 2025 19 - Jun - 2025 7900 GBP
Barcelona , Spain 15 - Jun - 2025 19 - Jun - 2025 8300 GBP
Zurich , Switzerland 15 - Jun - 2025 19 - Jun - 2025 8700 GBP
Istanbul , Turkey 22 - Jun - 2025 26 - Jun - 2025 5550 GBP
Bali , Indonesia 22 - Jun - 2025 26 - Jun - 2025 8700 GBP
Singapore , Singapore 22 - Jun - 2025 26 - Jun - 2025 8400 GBP
Washington , United States 22 - Jun - 2025 26 - Jun - 2025 13500 GBP
London , UK 1 - Jun - 2025 5 - Jun - 2025 5950 GBP
Madrid , Spain 1 - Jun - 2025 5 - Jun - 2025 7500 GBP
Munich , Germany 1 - Jun - 2025 5 - Jun - 2025 8900 GBP
Berlin , Germany 1 - Jun - 2025 5 - Jun - 2025 8300 GBP
New York , United States 1 - Jun - 2025 5 - Jun - 2025 12750 GBP
Amsterdam , Netherlands 1 - Jun - 2025 5 - Jun - 2025 9100 GBP
Milan , Italy 1 - Jun - 2025 5 - Jun - 2025 7500 GBP
Geneva , Switzerland 8 - Jun - 2025 12 - Jun - 2025 9950 GBP
Sydney , Australia 15 - Jun - 2025 19 - Jun - 2025 12750 GBP
Interlaken , Switzerland 15 - Jun - 2025 19 - Jun - 2025 9950 GBP
Taipei , Taiwan 22 - Jun - 2025 26 - Jun - 2025 12750 GBP
Paris , France 6 - Jul - 2025 10 - Jul - 2025 7900 GBP
Hong Kong , Hong Kong 6 - Jul - 2025 10 - Jul - 2025 9100 GBP
Dubai , UAE 6 - Jul - 2025 10 - Jul - 2025 5722.5 GBP
Tokyo , Japan 6 - Jul - 2025 10 - Jul - 2025 11500 GBP
London , UK 13 - Jul - 2025 17 - Jul - 2025 5950 GBP
Madrid , Spain 13 - Jul - 2025 17 - Jul - 2025 7500 GBP
Munich , Germany 13 - Jul - 2025 17 - Jul - 2025 8900 GBP
Berlin , Germany 13 - Jul - 2025 17 - Jul - 2025 8300 GBP
New York , United States 13 - Jul - 2025 17 - Jul - 2025 12750 GBP
Amsterdam , Netherlands 13 - Jul - 2025 17 - Jul - 2025 9100 GBP
Milan , Italy 13 - Jul - 2025 17 - Jul - 2025 7500 GBP
London , UK 20 - Jul - 2025 24 - Jul - 2025 5950 GBP
Madrid , Spain 20 - Jul - 2025 24 - Jul - 2025 7500 GBP
Munich , Germany 20 - Jul - 2025 24 - Jul - 2025 8900 GBP
Berlin , Germany 20 - Jul - 2025 24 - Jul - 2025 8300 GBP
New York , United States 20 - Jul - 2025 24 - Jul - 2025 12750 GBP
Amsterdam , Netherlands 20 - Jul - 2025 24 - Jul - 2025 9100 GBP
Milan , Italy 20 - Jul - 2025 24 - Jul - 2025 7500 GBP
Istanbul , Turkey 27 - Jul - 2025 31 - Jul - 2025 5550 GBP
Bali , Indonesia 27 - Jul - 2025 31 - Jul - 2025 8700 GBP
Singapore , Singapore 27 - Jul - 2025 31 - Jul - 2025 8400 GBP
Washington , United States 27 - Jul - 2025 31 - Jul - 2025 13500 GBP
Geneva , Switzerland 6 - Jul - 2025 10 - Jul - 2025 9950 GBP
Taipei , Taiwan 27 - Jul - 2025 31 - Jul - 2025 12750 GBP
Dubai , UAE 3 - Aug - 2025 7 - Aug - 2025 5722.5 GBP
Paris , France 3 - Aug - 2025 7 - Aug - 2025 7900 GBP
Hong Kong , Hong Kong 3 - Aug - 2025 7 - Aug - 2025 9100 GBP
Tokyo , Japan 3 - Aug - 2025 7 - Aug - 2025 11500 GBP
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia 10 - Aug - 2025 14 - Aug - 2025 5300 GBP
Rome , Italy 10 - Aug - 2025 14 - Aug - 2025 7900 GBP
Barcelona , Spain 10 - Aug - 2025 14 - Aug - 2025 8300 GBP
Zurich , Switzerland 10 - Aug - 2025 14 - Aug - 2025 8700 GBP
Istanbul , Turkey 17 - Aug - 2025 21 - Aug - 2025 5550 GBP
Bali , Indonesia 17 - Aug - 2025 21 - Aug - 2025 8700 GBP
Singapore , Singapore 17 - Aug - 2025 21 - Aug - 2025 8400 GBP
Washington , United States 17 - Aug - 2025 21 - Aug - 2025 13500 GBP
London , UK 24 - Aug - 2025 28 - Aug - 2025 5950 GBP
Madrid , Spain 24 - Aug - 2025 28 - Aug - 2025 7500 GBP
Munich , Germany 24 - Aug - 2025 28 - Aug - 2025 8900 GBP
Berlin , Germany 24 - Aug - 2025 28 - Aug - 2025 8300 GBP
New York , United States 24 - Aug - 2025 28 - Aug - 2025 12750 GBP
Amsterdam , Netherlands 24 - Aug - 2025 28 - Aug - 2025 9100 GBP
Milan , Italy 24 - Aug - 2025 28 - Aug - 2025 7500 GBP
Geneva , Switzerland 3 - Aug - 2025 7 - Aug - 2025 9950 GBP
Sydney , Australia 10 - Aug - 2025 14 - Aug - 2025 12750 GBP
Interlaken , Switzerland 10 - Aug - 2025 14 - Aug - 2025 9950 GBP
Taipei , Taiwan 17 - Aug - 2025 21 - Aug - 2025 12750 GBP
Dubai , UAE 28 - Sep - 2025 2 - Oct - 2025 5722.5 GBP
Paris , France 28 - Sep - 2025 2 - Oct - 2025 7900 GBP
Hong Kong , Hong Kong 28 - Sep - 2025 2 - Oct - 2025 9100 GBP
Tokyo , Japan 28 - Sep - 2025 2 - Oct - 2025 11500 GBP
London , UK 7 - Sep - 2025 11 - Sep - 2025 5950 GBP
Madrid , Spain 7 - Sep - 2025 11 - Sep - 2025 7500 GBP
Munich , Germany 7 - Sep - 2025 11 - Sep - 2025 8900 GBP
Berlin , Germany 7 - Sep - 2025 11 - Sep - 2025 8300 GBP
New York , United States 7 - Sep - 2025 11 - Sep - 2025 12750 GBP
Amsterdam , Netherlands 7 - Sep - 2025 11 - Sep - 2025 9100 GBP
Milan , Italy 7 - Sep - 2025 11 - Sep - 2025 7500 GBP
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia 14 - Sep - 2025 18 - Sep - 2025 5300 GBP
Rome , Italy 14 - Sep - 2025 18 - Sep - 2025 7900 GBP
Barcelona , Spain 14 - Sep - 2025 18 - Sep - 2025 8300 GBP
Zurich , Switzerland 14 - Sep - 2025 18 - Sep - 2025 8700 GBP
Istanbul , Turkey 21 - Sep - 2025 25 - Sep - 2025 5550 GBP
Bali , Indonesia 21 - Sep - 2025 25 - Sep - 2025 8700 GBP
Singapore , Singapore 21 - Sep - 2025 25 - Sep - 2025 8400 GBP
Washington , United States 21 - Sep - 2025 25 - Sep - 2025 13500 GBP
Geneva , Switzerland 28 - Sep - 2025 2 - Oct - 2025 9950 GBP
Sydney , Australia 14 - Sep - 2025 18 - Sep - 2025 12750 GBP
Interlaken , Switzerland 14 - Sep - 2025 18 - Sep - 2025 9950 GBP
Taipei , Taiwan 21 - Sep - 2025 25 - Sep - 2025 12750 GBP
Dubai , UAE 19 - Oct - 2025 23 - Oct - 2025 5722.5 GBP
Paris , France 19 - Oct - 2025 23 - Oct - 2025 7900 GBP
Hong Kong , Hong Kong 19 - Oct - 2025 23 - Oct - 2025 9100 GBP
Tokyo , Japan 19 - Oct - 2025 23 - Oct - 2025 11500 GBP
Istanbul , Turkey 5 - Oct - 2025 9 - Oct - 2025 5550 GBP
Bali , Indonesia 5 - Oct - 2025 9 - Oct - 2025 8700 GBP
Singapore , Singapore 5 - Oct - 2025 9 - Oct - 2025 8400 GBP
Washington , United States 5 - Oct - 2025 9 - Oct - 2025 13500 GBP
London , UK 12 - Oct - 2025 16 - Oct - 2025 5950 GBP
Madrid , Spain 12 - Oct - 2025 16 - Oct - 2025 7500 GBP
Munich , Germany 12 - Oct - 2025 16 - Oct - 2025 8900 GBP
Berlin , Germany 12 - Oct - 2025 16 - Oct - 2025 8300 GBP
New York , United States 12 - Oct - 2025 16 - Oct - 2025 12750 GBP
Amsterdam , Netherlands 12 - Oct - 2025 16 - Oct - 2025 9100 GBP
Milan , Italy 12 - Oct - 2025 16 - Oct - 2025 7500 GBP
Geneva , Switzerland 19 - Oct - 2025 23 - Oct - 2025 9950 GBP
Taipei , Taiwan 5 - Oct - 2025 9 - Oct - 2025 12750 GBP

Course Syllabus

Course Description

This course is an easy-to-understand introduction to using GPS and digital maps. It is a mixture of classroom activity and practical exercises using GPS with waypoints and routes downloaded from a digital map system. Basic GPS safety techniques will also be considered as well as how to choose a GPS that is right for your needs.

All the jargon and technical features will be explained as we go along and you'll get handouts to refer to when you get home.

Although most of the learning points of the course are easily transferable to other products and brands, please note that there is usually not enough time to address specific product-related questions that are outside the scope of the course.

Course Objective

The aim of the Course is that you will leave the course with the skills to use a GPS confidently and safely at a basic level and understand the advantages of linking it to a digital mapping system. You will download and uploading routes and tracks between GPS and three-dimensional digital map systems with the opportunity to design and walk some routes and practice the skills that have been learnt.

Course Outline

What is a GPS?

  • How does it work? How accurate is it? WAAS and EGNOS enabling
  • Ordnance Survey National Grid and grid references; GPS 10 digit references
  • GPS - buttons & main pages; battery; power; display; etc.
  • Setting up the GPS - position format; map datum; north reference; etc.
  • Finding your position: GPS vs. map & compass
  • Waypoints: mark; manually enter; download
  • Finding your destination: Navigating using a GPS; Go to - get 'lost' and find destination exercise
  • Routes: manually create and delete; navigating a route exercise; creating a track log
  • Digital maps: what's available; what they will do; different map views
  • Choosing a GPS to fit user needs
  • Introduction to safety issues when using a GPS
  • Future trends in GPS & digital maps.
  • Consideration of elements of Naismith's rule as a feature of Memory-Map software
  • Converting tracks to routes
  • Downloading and uploading data between digital map and GPS
  • The 'Compass'/'Navigate' page - setting it up and using the features
  • The 'Map' screen - setting it up and using the features
  • Navigation of planned route using relevant GPS information to assist you
  • Reviewing track performance; saving and deleting routes and track log
  • Setup and manage tracklog
  • Navigation of route using TracBack features
  • International position formats, map datums and sources of worldwide information
  • The latest developments of GPS for the outdoors - how useful are they?

Trimble Resources

  • Other Resources
  • GIS Overview
  • Forms of GIS Data Collection
  • GPS Overview
  • Code Differential GPS
  •  Carrier Phase Differential GPS
  • System Accuracy
  • Correction Methods

Mapping Projects

  • Five Steps of a Project
  • System Components
  • Data DictionaryCreation
  • Using QuickPlan
  • Creating Satellite Visibility Graphs

Data logger Configuration Data Collection

Source of Base Station Files

  • Asset Surveyor Configuration
  • Configuring the TSC-1 Data logger
  • Satellite Tracking Information
  • Field Techniques
  • Data Collection Options

Post processing

  • Project from Start-to-Finish
  • Setting Parameters in Pathfinder Office
  • Data Transfer
  • Differential Correction Techniques
  • Display/Edit/Plot GPS Data
  • Using the SSF Editor
  • Additional Pathfinder Office Functions
  • GIS Export
  • GIS Import
  • Using the Batch Processor

Review of Data Collection and Field Procedures

  • Preparing for the Field
  • Real-Time Setup

Field Session Two

Postprocessing

  • Pathfinder Office Postprocessing
  • Data Editing Techniques
  • Data Statistical Analysis
  • Discuss Field Session Strategies

Waypoint Manager

  • Using the Waypoint Manager
  • Creating a Waypoint File
  • Navigation Techniques

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