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).