| Course Name |
Land Surveying |
| Course Provider |
Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
SURVCC701 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Single Subject Certificate |
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Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
January |
| Duration |
4 Hours x 12 weeks
1 Year, (January – May) |
| Course Fee |
€200 |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
The module is at level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications. A background in a construction or an engineering related discipline is desirable. |
| Course Content |
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This module aims to introduce students to the basic principles of land surveying and to develop skills required to take linear and level measurements and to represent the results on scale drawings. Various techniques for ...
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This module aims to introduce students to the basic principles of land surveying and to develop skills required to take linear and level measurements and to represent the results on scale drawings. Various techniques for area and volume calculations are covered along with an introduction to theodolite and total station surveying.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of units of measurement, scale and survey drawings.
Measure and produce scale drawings of buildings and ground features
Record and reduce ground and other spot levels
Calculate areas from site measurements, maps and drawings
Estimate volumes associated with earthworks
Appreciate elements of theodolite and total station surveying
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| Subjects Taught |
What will I study?
Year/Semester Modules No of credits
1
5 credits
Lectures
Tutorials
Lab/ Studio practicals
Independent learning |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Follow-on Courses
The module may be combined with a Measurement & Construction module offered in Semester One to form a Certificate in Construction Economics and Surveying (10 credits).
The module is offered on 5 Civil Engineering and Construction entry level programmes |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact: Anne Boner,
Head of Civil Engineering & Construction,
Letterkenny Institute of Technology by
E- Mail: anne.boner@lyit.ie
Telephone: (074) 186403
Facebook:
www.factbook.com/lyit.civilengineeringandconstructions |
| Course Web Page |
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