ArcGIS Basic SAQA US ID 258636
Details
ArcGIS Basic (SAQA)
Duration: 5 Days
Read hard copy maps (SAQA US ID: 258636, NQF Level: 5, Credits: 3)
Demonstrate an understanding of the context of GI Science (SAQA US ID: 258657, NQF Level: 6, Credits: 4)
Learn about the basic theoretical and practical GIS concepts including spatial data structures, data sources, and transfer methods, projections and coordinate systems, metadata, the integration of remote sensing and GIS, as well as fundamental spatial analysis techniques.
Note: Course concepts apply to ArcGIS 10.4, 10.5, and 10.6. Esri will provide ArcGIS 10.6 software for use during class.
Goals
Who should attend?
New GIS Users
Refreshing ArcGIS Skills
Suggestion
Experience with Windows-based software for basic file management and browsing is required.
Software
Esri will provide the following software to use during class:
- ArcGIS Desktop 10.6 (Standard or Advanced)
- ArcGIS Online
Outline
Registered unit standards:
Read hard copy maps (SAQA US ID: 258636, NQF Level: 5, Credits: 3)
Demonstrate an understanding of the context of GI Science (SAQA US ID: 258657, NQF Level: 6, Credits: 4)
Day 1
1. The basics of mapwork
Defining a map
Types of maps
Conventional signs
Coordinates
Scale
Direction
Magnetic Declination
Cross Sections
2. The ArcGIS platform
The ArcGIS System
Using GIS
Getting to know the ArcGIS system
Components used in this course
3. The basics of GIS
What is GIS?
The geographic approach
What can you do with GIS?
Think of ways to apply GIS
Exercise: Create and share a map with ArcGIS
4. Understanding GIS data
Turning geographic information into GIS data
GIS data models
Working with tables
Documenting your data
Exercise: Explore GIS data using ArcMap
ArcGIS Online content
GIS services and web maps
Web mapping applications and mobile apps
Tools and data from ArcGIS Online
Exercise: Explore GIS content using ArcGIS Online
Day 2
5. The importance of coordinate systems
What is the location?
How spatial data stores location
Geographic coordinate systems
Working with data in different geographic coordinate systems
Projected coordinate systems
Spatial properties and distortion
Understanding distortion
Exercise: Work with coordinate systems
6. Acquiring and selecting GIS data
Methods for obtaining GIS data
Accessing GIS data
Considerations for creating GIS data
Creating data
Considerations for choosing GIS data
Evaluating GIS data
Exercise: Gather and evaluate GIS data
Lesson introduction
Symbology and visualization
Finding, identifying, and selecting features
Asking questions and getting answers
Getting information from a GIS map
Exercise: Explore a map using ArcMap
Exercise: Explore a map using ArcGIS Online
Day 3
8. Managing map layers
Map scale
Displaying map scale
Specifying scale in ArcMap
Controlling the visibility of features
Displaying layers at different scales
Creating predefined display areas
Organizing layers
Exercise: Use layers to create optimal map displays
9. Creating and editing dataEditing GIS data
What types of data can you edit?
The ArcGIS editing workflow
Applying the editing workflow
Exercise: Create and update features
Review the editing workflow
10. Labeling features
What is missing from this map
What is the labeling?
The labeling workflow
Labeling options in ArcGIS
Introducing Maplex
Workflow: Creating map labels with Maplex
Exercise 10: Label features using the Standard Label Engine
Day 4
11. Designing map layouts
What is a map layout?
Workflow: Creating a map layout Working with map elements
Exercise: Create a map layout
Workflow: Creating a map book
12. Performing spatial analysis
The geographic approach - revisited
Questions you can answer with GIS
What is spatial analysis?
Common analysis tasks
Perform spatial analysis with common analysis tools
The importance of sharing results
Sharing content through ArcMap
Sharing content through ArcGIS Online
Exercise: Share hurricane analysis results
Day 5
14. Summative assessment (4 hours)
15. Submission of formative assessments and homework
Esri South Africa has been the primary geospatial industry software provider in Southern Africa for the past 25 years.
Preferential Procurement
Esri South Africa is a Level 3, 110% BBBEE contributor. As an active supporter of Enterprise Development, we invite Black owned businesses that are more than 50% Black male owned, or more than 30% Black female owned, to become potential suppliers to Esri South Africa.
The potential supply must be in-line with Esri South Africa’s product and or service needs. Documentation confirming ownership compliance must be provided. All applications will be externally verified and the appointment of any qualifying business will be at the sole discretion of Esri South Africa. Preferential payment terms will be considered.
What Do We do?
Esri South Africa is at the forefront of the Southern Africa GIS industry and as such is the market leader. Established in 1989 and with headquarters in Midrand, Gauteng, Esri South Africa has offices nationwide, enabling the company to offer professional, individual client services to our growing user base.
Why We Do It?
We believe in making a difference by simplifying decisions through spatial solutions, we enable our clients to make responsible and sustainable decisions. ...
