Practical Land Surveying

Overview

The course is based on the Module Descriptor CIVL7025 Practical Land Surveying.

This is a short CPD course for those who have certified competence in Land surveying, linear surveying and levelling. 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:

• Organise resources, record and process survey data using specialised equipment (e.g. Total Station, GPS, Digital Level)
• Use computer applications to process and manipulate survey data
• Use specialised equipment (e.g. Total Station, GPS, Digital Level) to set out construction works
• Process and present in an appropriate format the outcomes of survey or setting out exercises
• Work as the leader in a team carrying out surveying exercises

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 Practical Land Surveying (5 ECTS credits at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications).

What will I study?

Modules

• Electromagnetic Distance Measurement
  • Construction and use of equipment. Sources of error and accuracy. Checking adjustment. Field procedures.
• Total Stations
  • Data capture. Setup data. Feature codes, strings and digital ground modelling. Coordinate systems. Software and hardware requirements.
• Setting out
  • Accuracy specification. Stages in setting out. Generation of setting out data. Methods of marking and referencing.
• Data Processing
  • Data formats. Software systems. Digital Terrain Modelling. Data presentation, plans, sections and models. Calculation of volumes.
• Global Positioning Systems
  • Introduction to practical Applications of Global Positioning Systems. Principles of operation. Space, control and user segments. Differential GPS.

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