Self-Led QField for Ecologists and Environmental Practitioners

This Self- Led learning course uses pre-recorded videos to introduce surveyors to QField, an open-source mobile GIS mapper which works alongside the QGIS GIS program. The application allows for efficient electronic data capture in the field and can be used for habitat mapping as well as capturing species information. The course, using CIEEM’s Learning management system (LMS) is suitable for anyone who is proficient at basic map production (e.g. habitat maps) in QGIS and wishes to use QField for capturing data electronically in the field. We will cover the key advantages of capturing habitat and species data electronically as well as considering the equipment options. Much of the event focusses on setting up projects in QGIS for transfer to QField, including the use of the QField Sync plugin. Through videos, we demonstrate how to prepare basemaps, configure map themes and transfer projects to a mobile device for use in the field. We then look at QField functionality on a mobile device (android 'phone or tablet) Self-led field work will include capturing point, line and polygon data as well as editing data in the field. Finally, we will cover the transfer of field data back into a QGIS project. The course content is split into topics so that you can easily navigate your way through the sessions by watching demonstrations and replicating these as you go along. This course takes approximately 12 hours to complete. Please note that this course does not support Apple mobile devices. Delegates will need access to a desktop/laptop PC or Mac with the latest Long Term Release of QGIS loaded and an Android mobile device (‘phone or tablet) running Android version 5 or higher (Android 9 or higher recommended). If you require support during your course, you will be able to contact the trainer via the support forum or by contacting training@cieem.net.

Ecological Consultants, Wildlife Trusts, Land Managers, Rangers, Wardens, Statutory Agency staff, conservation practitioners, students, local authority staff.

Intermediate

Good basic working knowledge of QGIS including the ability to carry out the following operations: Creating and editing spatial data

• List the advantages and disadvantages of capturing field data electronically
• List the equipment needed for electronic field capture
• Prepare a project in QGIS for transfer to QField
• Capture points, lines and polygons in the field using QField
• Edit attribute data and geometry in the field
• Transfer a field project to QGIS