Government of Pakistan

National Vocational and Technical Training Commission

Prime Minister’s Hunarmand Pakistan Program

"Skills for All"

Course Contents / Lesson Plan

Course Title: Applied GIS (Geographic Information System)
Duration: 3 Months

Revised Edition
Trainer Name

Course Title Applied GIS (Geographic Information System)

Objectives and Employable skills and hands on practice for Applied GIS (Geographic Information System)
Expectations The objectives of an Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) curriculum typically aim to
provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively use GIS technology in real-
world applications.
Develop a fundamental understanding of the principles and concepts of Geographic Information
Systems. Learn techniques for spatial analysis, including overlay analysis, proximity analysis, and
terrain modeling. Develop skills in cartographic design to effectively communicate spatial
information through maps and visualizations. Apply GIS tools to urban and regional planning
scenarios, including land-use planning and infrastructure development.
Main Expectations:
Expectations for an Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course typically revolve around
the acquisition of practical skills, and professional development.
 Should gain a strong understanding of GIS principles, tools, and technologies. They should
be proficient in using GIS software for data analysis, mapping, and problem-solving.
 The course should provide ample hands-on experiences, allowing trainees to apply
theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Practical tasks should be designed to
enhance skills in data collection, spatial analysis, and map creation.
 Investigate the power of maps and spatial data to document and illustrate local and
global issues. Apply GIS principles and tools to create your own maps from freely-
available online spatial data.
Entry-level of
trainees Intermediate
Learning By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Outcomes of the  Proficiency in GIS software like ArcGIS & Google Earth Pro etc.
course  Ability to conduct spatial analysis techniques (buffering, overlay analysis, interpolation).
 Data collection, processing, and management from diverse sources.
 Skills in cartographic design and effective map visualization.
 Application of GIS in fields like environmental science, urban planning, etc.
 Project management skills for GIS projects.
 Understanding of ethical and legal considerations in GIS data usage.
 Improved collaboration and communication skills for stakeholders.

Course Execution The total duration of the course: 3 months (12 Weeks)
Plan Class hours: 4 hours per day
Theory: 20%
Practical: 80%
Weekly hours: 20 hours per week
Total contact hours: 240 hours

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Companies 1- Private Firms (Geomapping Solutions, R2V, Zonemics Fiberhome etc)
offering jobs in 2- NGOs
the respective 3- Urban planning firms
trade 4- Government Institutes (Survey of Pakistan, Agriculture Department, Board
of Revenue, NDMA etc)
5- PTCL
6- Freelancing

Job Opportunities  GIS Technician

 GIS Surveyor
 Freelancer

No of Students 25
Learning Place Classroom / Lab
Instructional GIS Books
Resources  https://www.amazon.com/GIS-Fundamentals-Geographic-Information-
Systems/dp/1593995520
 https://www.amazon.com/GIS-Mapping-Public-Safety-First/dp/1478273909
YouTube links
 A Complete Beginner's Guide to ArcGIS Desktop (Part 1)
https://youtu.be/BbUctneHfKc?list=PLLxyyob7YmEENK-d7gotA6IoX7277rsQP
 A Complete Beginner's Guide to ArcGIS Desktop (Part 2)
https://youtu.be/t7ZnT5NgqlM?list=PLLxyyob7YmEENK-d7gotA6IoX7277rsQP
 A Complete Beginner's Guide to ArcGIS Desktop (Part 3)
https://youtu.be/RSEWZU-1zzM?list=PLLxyyob7YmEENK-
d7gotA6IoX7277rsQP

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 MODULES

Weeks Module Title Day Hour Learning Units Tasks

What is a GIS?
1

2 Why Do We Need GIS?

1 Defining GIS, Functional
3
Definition of GIS
Overview of institutes offering
4 GIS jobs (for Development of Task 1
Interest in students)

1 What is Remote Sensing?

Types of Satellites (Weather,

2 Telecommunication, Remote Task 2
2 Sensing Satellites)
Week 1 Introduction to GIS Passive Vs Active Remote
3
Sensing
Types of Resolutions (Spatial,
4 Spectral, Radiometric,
Temporal)
Introduction to software’s for
1
GIS
3 2 Introduction to ArcGIS
3 ArcGIS Installations
4 ArcGIS Interface and Preference
Task 3
1 ArcGIS Installations
4 2 ArcGIS Interface and Preference
3,4 Assignment of tasks
Discussion and evaluation of
5 1 -4
tasks

1 Discussion of GIS Components

2 Application component
1
3 Technology component

GIS Components & GIS Data Component & User

Week 2 4
Data types (Professional) Component

1 Representation of GIS data

2 2 Fields Vs Objects

3 Data Types

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 4 Geographic Vs Attribute data

1 Getting know to ArcGIS

2 Software Interface Overview

3
3 Different packages of ArcGIS Task 4
Getting to know with tools &
4
toolbar using ArcGIS

Webinar / Session with GIS

4 1-4 Professional from Industry/
TVET

1 Introduction to ArcMap
2 ArcMap VS Arc Catalogue
5 3 Toolbar in ArcMap
How to Connect Folder, Add
4
data, change symbol / colors Task 5
1 Motivational Lecture
Introduction to Spatial Data
2
models
1
3 Vector Data Model
Vector Topology, tables &
4
structure
1 Raster Data model
2 Raster Feature & Attribute Data
2
Week 3 Data Models Comparison Between Raster &
3-4
Vector Data model

3 1-4 ArcMap Software Practices Task 6

1 Class Discussion
4 Overview of Different
2-4 Task 7
Freelancing Platforms
5 1-4 Discussion and Task evaluation
1 Success stories
1 2-3 Georeferencing & shape of earth
4 Ellipsoid , Geoid
1 Datum (horizontal & vertical)
Projections, Datum & 2 2-3 Map Projections
Week 4
Coordinate Systems 4 Coordinate Systems, UTM
1-2 Coordinate transformations Task 8
3
3-4 Transformations using Software
1-2 Longitudes vs Latitudes
4
3 Equator Vs Prime Meridian

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 4 Task relevant assignments Task 9
1-2 Motivational Lecture
5 Discussion and evaluation of
3-4
tasks
1 1 GNSS Basics
2 GPS Basics
3-4 Introduction to Google earth Task 10
2 1 Components Of GPS
2 Ground Segment
3 Space Segment
4 User Segment
Data collection Using
Week 5 GNSS & GPS 3 1-2 Task 11
GPS/Handheld device (mobile)
Plotting Collected data on
3-4 Task 12
software
4 1-2 Differential GPS
3-4 GPS Vs DGPS
5 1 Precision VS Accuracy
2 Triangulation Vs Trilateration
Data collection Using RTK-GPS
3-4 Task 13
and Visualization

Week 6 Midterm & Task (CV Writing)

1 History and evolution of GIS

2 Data Structure & Models
1
3 Data Sources

4 Data Capturing Task 14

1 Data Standards
2 Metadata
2
3 Building a Geodatabase Task 15
4 Shapefile Vs Feature class
1 Map Types
Geo-Data Capturing,
Week 7 Sources, Standards & Data Map Scale & Large Vs Small
2
Management 3 Scale

3-4 The Digitizing Process Task 16

1 Aerial Imagery

2 Satellite Imagery
4

Aerial or Satellite Images :

3-4
Which to Use?

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 5 1-4 Discussion and tasks Evaluation Task 17

Basic introduction of spatial

1
Analysis
Tables: Physical, Logical, and
1 2
Conceptual Structures of tables
3 Joining Tables , Spatial query
4 Primary Vs Foreign Keys
1 Geo-Processing Tools Task 18
2 Conversion tools Task 19
2
3 Interpolation Task 20
4 Topology Task 21

1 Proximity Analysis Task 22

3
Tasks and Practical Performance
Week 8 Spatial Data Analysis 2-4 Task 23
evaluation

1 Overlay Analysis Task 24

4
2-4 Tasks and Practical Performance Task 25

1 Network Analysis Task 26

5
2-4 Tasks and Practical Performance Task 27

1 Intro to Raster Analysis

2 Raster Calculator Task 28
1
3-4 Tasks on Raster Data set Task 29

1 Band Composite Task 30

Week 9 Raster & Terrain Analysis
2 Image Analysis tools Task 31
2

3-4 Vegetation Indices Task 32

1 Terrain Analysis
3
2 Slope & Aspect
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 3 DEM Task 33
4 Contour lines Task 34

1-2 Change Detection

4
3-4 Practical performance Task 35

5 1-4 Discussion & Tasks Evaluation Task 36

1 GIS Application in Agriculture

1
2-4 Practical Performance Task 37

1 GIS Application in Hydrology

2
2-4 Task 38
Practical Performance

GIS Application in Urban

1
Planning

Week 3
Applications of GIS Practical Performance
10 2-4 Task 39

GIS Application in Disaster

1
Management

4
2-4 Practical Performance Task 40

Complete Tasks Evaluation And

5 1-4 Task 41
discussion with class

Week
Data Visualization 1 1-4 Cartographic Basics
11

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 2 1-4 Interactive Maps Generation Task 42

3 1-4 Tasks discussion Task 43

4 1-4 Tasks evaluation Task 44
1-2 Class Discussion Task 45

5
3-4 Overall Summary Task 46

Week
Final Exams & Task (Report Writing)
12

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 Annexure-I

Tasks for Certificate in Applied GIS (Geographic Information System)

Task Task Description Week

No
1. GIS institutes Assign task to check out institutions offering GIS jobs Week 1
2. Remote Sensing Discussion regarding satellites of Pakistan especially remote
Satellites sensing satellites
3. ArcGIS Interference ArcGIS Installation & Preferences
4. ArcMap Basic overview and tools overview of software Week 2
5. ArcMap Tools Practical performance using ArcMap (toolbar, data Add
etc)

6. Tools Symbology, data visualization Week 3

7. Freelancing Platform Discussion with students regarding different freelancing
Platforms
8. Coordinate Conversion Manual / Mathematical Conversions Degree Minutes Week 4
Second to X,Y coordinates
9. Georeferencing Practical performance of Georeferencing
10. Google Earth Pro Introduction to google earth pro Week 5
11. Field Data collection Collect coordinates from fields (survey)
12. Survey data plotting
Using software data plotting and visualization
13. Survey RTK-GPS
Survey using RTK-GPS and data post processing
14. Data Capturing Collection of GIS-Based data from different Week 7
websites/sources

15. Geodatabases Geodatabases Handling, import data etc

16. Digitizing Complete Digitization Process Using ArcMap
17. Task evaluation Discussion and evaluation of tasks performed in this
week
18. Geoprocessing Tools Geoprocessing tools using ArcMap Week 8
19. Conversion tools Different conversion tools using ArcMap
20. Interpolation Complete performance of interpolation tools using
ArcMap
21. Topology Topology Using ArcMap
22. Proximity Analysis Performing Proximity analysis using ArcMap

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 23. Task evaluation Practical Tasks evaluation
24. Overlay Analysis Overlay analysis & tools Using ArcMap

25. Task evaluation Discussion And evaluation of overlay analysis

26. Network Analysis Compete practical of network Analysis

27. Task evaluation Compete practical of network Analysis
28. Raster Calculator Complete overview of Raster Calculator Week 9
29. Raster Analysis Different Tools performed on Raster Dataset( clip, Merge
etc)

30. Band Composite Band composite tool & different Band combinations

31. Image Analysis Tool Different Image analysis tools & Classification
32. Vegetation Indices Calculation of different Indices (NDVI,NDWI,SAVI etc)
33. DEM DEM analysis Using ArcMap
34. Contour Lines Contour lines Analysis using ArcMap
35. Change Detection Change detection practical using ArcMap
36. Task evaluation & Discussions regarding all the practical’s performed in this
Discussion week
37. GIS Application Practical performance of GIS Application in Agriculture Week 10
Agriculture (LULC, Image classification crop type mapping)
38. GIS Application in Practical performance of GIS Application in Hydrology
Hydrology (watershed delineation etc)
39. GIS Application in Urban Practical performance of GIS Application in Urban
Planning planning (3D modeling, Society Layouts etc)
40. GIS Application in Practical performance of GIS Application in Disaster
Disaster Management Management (Flood mapping, drought monitoring etc)
41. Application of GIS Discussion & Evaluation of GIS Applications in Various
fields performed in week
42. Cartography How to develop Interactive Maps Week 11
43. Task discussion Complete overview of tasks performed in class during
course
44. Task Evaluation Complete Evaluation & assessment of Tasks Performed in
class during course
45. Class Discussion Take input (Assessment of instructor) from the class
46. Overall Summary Complete summary of the course
47. Report Writing How to develop a professional report Week 12

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 Annexure-II:
Motivational Lectures and resources
Applied GIS (Geographic Information System)

What Is the Role of Good Manners in the Workplace? By Qasim Ali Shah | In Urdu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi6Xn7yKIlQ

GIS video Link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlkStMiIcp4&list=PL0JtGFJGnWTOWwAMZGr-5Kyqtv07W-BV7

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4NbRw3QkGk&pp=ygUMQVBQSUxFRCBHSVMg

Geographic Information system books

https://www.amazon.com/GIS-Fundamentals-Geographic-Information-Systems/dp/1593995520
https://www.amazon.com/GIS-Mapping-Public-Safety-First/dp/1478273909

YouTube links

 A Complete Beginner's Guide to ArcGIS Desktop (Part 1)

https://youtu.be/BbUctneHfKc?list=PLLxyyob7YmEENK-d7gotA6IoX7277rsQP
 A Complete Beginner's Guide to ArcGIS Desktop (Part 2)
https://youtu.be/t7ZnT5NgqlM?list=PLLxyyob7YmEENK-d7gotA6IoX7277rsQP
 A Complete Beginner's Guide to ArcGIS Desktop (Part 3)
https://youtu.be/RSEWZU-1zzM?list=PLLxyyob7YmEENK-d7gotA6IoX7277rsQP

Startup Links

MOTIVATIONAL LECTURES LINKS.

TOPIC SPEAKER LINK

How to Face Qasim Ali Shah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrQte08Ml90
Problems In
Life
Just Control Qasim Ali Shah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzFs__yJt-w
Your Emotions
How to Qasim Ali Shah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhHAQEGehKc
Communicate
Effectively
Your ATTITUDE Tony Robbins Les https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fS3rj6eIFg
is Everything Brown David
Goggins Jocko
Willink Wayne
Dyer Eckart Tolle
Control Your Jim Rohn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chn86sH0O5U
EMOTIONS Les Brown
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 TD Jakes
Tony Robbins
Defeat Fear, Shaykh Atif https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s10dzfbozd4
Build Ahmed
Confidence
Wisdom of the Learn Kurooji https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEU7V5rJTtw
Eagle
The Power of Titan Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8LJ5X2ejqU
ATTITUDE
STOP WASTING Arnold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzSBrJmXqdg
TIME Schwarzenegger
Risk of Success Denzel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbnzAVRZ9Xc
Washington

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Annexure-III:

Workplace/Institute Ethics Guide

Work ethic is a standard of conduct and values for job performance. The modern definition of what
constitutes good work ethics often varies. Different businesses have different expectations. Work ethic is a
belief that hard work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue, or value to
strengthen character and individual abilities. It is a set of values-centered on the importance of work and
manifested by determination or desire to work hard.

The following ten work ethics are defined as essential for student success:
1. Attendance:
Be at work every day possible, plan your absences don’t abuse leave time. Be punctual every day.
2. Character:
Honesty is the single most important factor having a direct bearing on the final success of an
individual, corporation, or product. Complete assigned tasks correctly and promptly. Look to
improve your skills.
3. Team Work:
The ability to get along with others including those you don’t necessarily like. The ability to carry
your weight and help others who are struggling. Recognize when to speak up with an idea and
when to compromise by blend ideas together.
4. Appearance:
Dress for success set your best foot forward, personal hygiene, good manner, remember that the
first impression of who you are can last a lifetime
5. Attitude:
Listen to suggestions and be positive, accept responsibility. If you make a mistake, admit it. Values
workplace safety rules and precautions for personal and co-worker safety. Avoids unnecessary
risks. Willing to learn new processes, systems, and procedures in light of changing responsibilities.
6. Productivity:
Do the work correctly, quality and timelines are prized. Get along with fellows, cooperation is the
key to productivity. Help out whenever asked, do extra without being asked. Take pride in your
work, do things the best you know-how. Eagerly focuses energy on accomplishing tasks, also
referred to as demonstrating ownership. Takes pride in work.
7. Organizational Skills:

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 Make an effort to improve, learn ways to better yourself. Time management; utilize time and
resources to get the most out of both. Take an appropriate approach to social interactions at work.
Maintains focus on work responsibilities.
8. Communication:
Written communication, being able to correctly write reports and memos.
Verbal communications, being able to communicate one on one or to a group.
9. Cooperation:
Follow institute rules and regulations, learn and follow expectations. Get along with fellows,
cooperation is the key to productivity. Able to welcome and adapt to changing work situations and
the application of new or different skills.
10. Respect:
Work hard, work to the best of your ability. Carry out orders, do what’s asked the first time. Show
respect, accept, and acknowledge an individual’s talents and knowledge. Respects diversity in the
workplace, including showing due respect for different perspectives, opinions, and suggestions.

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