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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. Over 2 days you'll learn the fundamentals of QGIS and how to customise the Biodiversity Net Gain Template for your needs & projects. During the course you will map out the different habitats & site information before exporting the calculations into the metric. This course is suitable for beginners and will focus on the skills needed to get the results you need.

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

Using the Biodiversity Net Gain QGIS template you'll map a simple habitat baseline & post development before exporting the calculations.

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

Download a detailed course outline to share with your team & to get extra detail on the learning outcomes. 

I create detailed step-by-step instructional booklets full of colour images, tips & guidance. Download this mini preview to see for yourself.

What you'll need & what you'll receive

Course pre-requisites

  • You will need access to a tablet with a minimum of Andriod 9 installed, ideally with a stylus

  • No prior knowledge of GIS is required but you should be

  • comfortable working with computers and navigating file systems

  • A laptop with QGIS installed (instructions will be provided prior

  • to the course)

What you'll receive

  • A full day of instructor led training with small class size to ensure a good level of individual attention

  • Full instructions on installation and set up of QGIS will be provided ahead of the course

  • Sample data for you to keep

  • Full colour step by step instructional booklet & exercises PDF

  • Certificate of course completion

So, what's next?

Public courses

The public courses are bookable by individuals & businesses for up to 6 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 please get in touch by email or using our contact form.

  • QFIELD for Biodiversity Net Gain

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    Learn how to use QGIS & QFIELD for Biodiversity Net Gain Mapping

    Starts Jan 27, 2025

    775 British pounds

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