Note- these courses can be considered in any area of Canada as the instructor often travels to teach.
On average the majority of the courses are taught in the West and in the Maritimes.

See below for the list of courses / training offered

Green Check One Day GPS Course

This interactive and certified* one day course will show you how to use the GPS, the Map and the Compass.

No prior experience is necessary and for users of this technology the course will give you confidence to use one or all three components for your recreation and everyday use.
This includes the skills, the content and standards for completing a certified GPS course or general interest program.

For group courses and  schedules or additional training /  individual training please contact by email.

*Each student can receive a certification card and will be registered with the Canadian Ecology Center as having successfully completed this program.

*Registration is optional for an additional administration fee. (see overview)

Email - NORSAR2008@gmail.com

Overview of the Green Check GPS Training Course

The Canadian Ecology Centre Foundation (www.canadianecology.ca/) is the author and provider (evaluator) of certified GPS programs. It will register participants, who have completed a certified course, in a national/international data bank (those needing this for professional, commercial, insurance or leadership reasons).

The course or program participant will be able to identify and communicate a location on a map, in tandem with a GPS unit. This will include the use of the map datum source, the coordinate system (UTM and latitude/longitude) and a compass. Additional navigation information, such as direction and distance (scale), as related to a map or "real" feature, would complement the identification.

Training is essential to using GPS effectively. If you need to use GPS, ask yourself these 3 questions:

Standards and Expectations 

Examples include: reporting a location for any reason, such as an accident or rescue location, a missing person, a discovered bridge removed by flooding, downed power lines, a utility (not functioning) etc…

Skills and content requirements are included for the GPS unit, the map, and the compass. These are applicable to certified courses or general interest programs. A sample test question is provided.

Evaluation - If a participant requires certification

At the conclusion of the course a test will be administered to the participant. The successful candidate will be granted a certificate (cardholder) and be entered in the national/international data bank. This membership and certification will be valid for three years. A renewed certification will be issued at the completion of another test.

Booking a Green Check GPS Course 

• Course – one day – Maximum 12 participants
• Location – your location
• What is supplied – Instructor will supply Manuals and an interactive CD Rom for each student
• Student keeps the GPS book and CD
• Instructor will supply each student with a GPS unit and a compass for the course
• Maps will be provided for the exercises
• Course Fee / expenses – please ask

Additional Courses 

Green Check Two Day GPS Instructor Course 

This is a full two day course and after successful completion and evaluation the participant will become qualified to teach the One Day Certified GPS course for the Canadian Ecology Center.

Cost is $350.00* and includes all your instructor materials. Please ask about setting up a course in your area.

GPS set up

Got a new GPS Unit and would like some assistance in setting it up and wondering about all the buttons and functions. One Hour consolation and practise $25.00

GPS Garmin Software Setup 

Installation and training on your PC Need help installing and setting up your new Garmin software. Demos and practice included

$25.00 per hour – minimum two hours

Ladies Only GPS Courses and Training

I will provide a “ladies only course” on any of the GPS training courses if this is preferred.

Please ask.