| Course Name |
Practical Land Surveying - Cork Campus |
| Course Provider |
MTU - Cork Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
MTU - Munster Technological University |
| Course Code |
CR_CPLSU_7 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Single Module Certificate |
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Munster Technological University |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Daytime, Weekend |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Online applications is currently closed.
Delivery of this programme is subject to sufficient number of applicants. Eligible candidates will be considered on a first come first served basis.
Please note that applicants will be required to pay th...
Hide-Online applications is currently closed.
Delivery of this programme is subject to sufficient number of applicants. Eligible candidates will be considered on a first come first served basis.
Please note that applicants will be required to pay the course fee of €650 online if a place on a course is offered. You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay the course fee if a place is offered to you and you wish to accept it.
Please attach and upload any documents such as transcripts, CV, other details relevant to the application.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Duration & 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 below. |
| Course Fee |
€650. |
| Comment |
Award
MTU Single Module Certification in Practical Land Surveying (5 ECTS credits at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications). |
| Course Content |
Expand+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 person...
Hide-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. Please note that 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.
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
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+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. Coor...
Hide-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.
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| Number of Credits |
5 |
| Further Enquiries |
Jim O’Byrne
E: jim.obyrne@mtu.ie |
| Location |
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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