Digital Land Surveying and GPS

Special Purpose Award

Type of Programme
Part-time
Duration
1 Semester
Course Code
CR_CDLSU_7
Entry Requirements
See details below
Application Deadline
Applications not yet open for 2023
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 7

Jim O’Byrne

Email: (email)

Overview

The course is based on the Module Descriptor CIVL7005 Digital Land Surveying and GPS.

This is a short CPD course for those who have certified competence in Practical Land Surveying. It is particularly suited to construction personnel who are involved with the organisation of surveying and setting out on construction sites.

Having completed this module, an individual would expect to be able to:

  • establish survey control of determined accuracy using GPS equipment and OSI reference
  • compute setting out data from survey and design information
  • manipulate field survey data and incorporate design data using specialised software
  • critically evaluate the use of advanced positioning instrumentation for setting out

Course Delivery

The course is typically offered over a number of days, including Saturdays. Exact dates and timetable arrangements are available on the programme webpage. Typically, the hours may be 6pm – 9pm Friday evenings and 9am – 4pm Saturdays for a total of four weekends. Information updates may be obtained by contacting the Department of Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering. The Course Coordinator is Mr Jim O’Byrne, contact details as above.

Award

MTU Single Module Certification in Digital Land Surveying and GPS (5 ECTS credits at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications).

What will I study?

Modules

  • Ordnance Survey
    • Coordinate systems: Irish National Grid, Irish Transverse Mercator. Heights & Elevations, Geoid Models, Site Adjustments. OSI services.
  • Global Positioning Systems
    • Fundamentals of operation for surveying. Correction and sources of error. Radio regulations. Real time kinematic (RTK), Static and Faststatic operation. Field techniques, RTK and Setting Out.
  • Data Processing
    • Data capture. Setup data. Feature codes, strings and digital ground modelling. Software and hardware requirements. Data formats. Software systems. Data transfer, Real time and Post processing systems. Adjustments, data export and reports.
  • Setting Out
    • Principles of setting out. Coordinate positioning, total stations and GPS. Controlling verticality. Laser instruments. Machine Control. Quality assurance and accuracy.

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

A delivery of this programme occurs when sufficient demand exists. Applications are held on file and contact is made with interested applicants when the minimum number of students required to deliver the course has been attained.

 

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€650

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