QGIS & QFIELD for Biodiversity Net Gain
Biodiversity Net Gain mapping for most sites will need more accurate and precise mapping to be created for most developments. Choose either the 1 day, or the 2 day course option depending on your existing experience with QGIS and geospatial data.
Learning Outcomes
Getting Started
Introduction to the software, user interface and how to configure and customise for your needs. You'll learn the key terminology and how GIS can be used in the Environment, Transport & Ecology Sector.
Creating & Editing Vector Data
Learn to create, load, edit and export vector datasets. You'll gain experience of a range of open-data sources and work with the attributes.
Raster Data
Loading in web sources of background mapping such as Open Street Map & Google Satellite. You'll learn to create offline versions ready to load onto your tablet.
QFIELD Plugin
Installing the QFIELD plugin and upload your workspace to the cloud. From there you will add in habitats on your tablet before sending back to your laptop/desktop.
Styling your data
You'll learn how to apply colour and labels for your data using simple styles as well as more complex data driven methods. Understanding best practise for different methods for you to create compelling visuals.
Sourcing data
When you're new to GIS you'll want to know where to find accurate & reliable data from legitimate sources. You'll have a list of data sources to get you started for the Environment Sector.
Queries & research
Learn how to perform queries on your data using selections, calculations, filtering and expressions. You can then use these skills to create workflows on regularly performed actions.
Storing data
Learn the best practise for storing & sharing data whether it's just for you or for your organisation. You'll also learn how to export, save and share data.
Georeferencing
You'll learn to use several tools to georeference images and PDFs into your workspace for background mapping or for digitising data.
Biodiversity Net Gain
You'll learn how to utilise advanced digitising features to split, edit and create different habitat features. This is useful when using the BNG template.
Habitat Mapping
Create report ready map outputs as images or PDFs. Gain an understanding of layered PDFs (which always impress) and get hands on experience with UKHab & Biodiversity Net Gain styling.
Further learning resources
You'll receive a terminology cheat sheet, data sources list and further learning resources to help you embed your new skills.
Downloads
What you'll need & what you'll receive
Course pre-requisites
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You will need access to a tablet with a minimum of Andriod 9 installed, ideally with a stylus
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No prior knowledge of GIS is required but you should be
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comfortable working with computers and navigating file systems
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A laptop with QGIS installed (instructions will be provided prior
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to the course)
* email/online support on course content & modules only
What you'll receive
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Two full days of instructor led training with small class size (max 4) to ensure a good level of individual attention
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Full instructions on installation and set up of QGIS will be provided ahead of the course
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Up to 3 hours of email/zoom call support for 1 month post-training*
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Sample data for you to keep
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Full colour step by step instructional booklet & exercises PDF
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Certificate of course completion
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Fair use email support for 1 month post-course (relating to course material only)
So, what's next?
Public courses
The public courses are bookable by individuals & businesses for up to 4 delegates. There is no minimum booking requirement, the course will run as long as there is at least 1 booked delegate.
If your business would prefer to book your staff onto a private course at no additional cost or an in person course (additonal travel costs will apply) please get in touch by email or using our contact form.
Ended
775 British pounds