Martin Reid and Pierre Allouis (RIP) developed Land Surveying software for the Psion Organiser II details (here)

Students and independent learners studying BTEC National Diploma or Certificate in Construction Unit 10 Surveying may find the information contained here useful.

Martin's BTEC Surveying teaching presentation notes can be downloaded from (here use download and open ignore the password request).

The unit 10 assignment specification breaks down into four basic areas

1) Understand surveying terminology and be able to use the equipment and instruments typically used to perform linear surveys, record the measurements in a standard form and produce drawings. The plotting chain surveys practice worksheet should help independent learners develop their plotting skills.

2) Be able to use the equipment and instruments typically used to perform levelling surveys, record the measurements in a standard form and produce drawings. help with booking and calculating levels by HPC method (here)

3) Be able to use the equipment and instruments typically used to measure angles (theodolite), record the measurements in a standard form and produce results from calculations. The theodolite worksheet below may help independent learners familiarise themselves with electronic theodolites.

4) Be able to perform the setting out of small buildings.

Theodolite Video Worksheet

Independent learners can check their knowledge on the setting up and use of a theodolite by popping out and completing the video work sheet below...