3.00

• Problem solving and scientific skills

• Practical skill (Attention to detail)

• Communication, leadership & teamwork

• Numeracy skills

1) Appraise knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering and the measurement techniques in site surveying.

2) Demonstrate the use of surveying equipment for linear, contour and traverse surveying in preparing sites for construction.

3) Demonstrate the ability to lead and productively participate in group situations.

1) Introduction

- Introduction to geomatics

- Element of site surveying (reconnaissance, booking, site survey procedures and good practice in construction projects)

- Plan scales

- Angle and distance

2) Chain Survey

- Introduction to site control framework

- Instrumentation e.g: chain, steel tape, optical square, Electromagnetic Distance Measurement (EDM).

- Field operations and obstructions

- Errors in measurement

- Plotting and details

- Compass surveys (instrumentation and setting up, preparation of plan)

3) Leveling

- Introduction

- Instrumentation and setting up

- Leveling procedure

- Errors and accuracy

- Longitudinal and cross sections

- Computations, checking and reduction of level

- 2 peg tests

4) Contouring

- Introduction

- Direct and indirect field methods

- Graphical and mathematical methods

- Use of contour plan in vertical sectioning and outlining of earthworks surfaces

5) Theodolite/Total Station

- Introduction

- Structure and its components

- Handling of instruments

- Setting up

- Angle reading: horizontal

- Angle reading: vertical

- Trigonometric heighting

- Instrument Errors and permanent adjustment.

6) Setting Out

- Introduction

- Process of setting out

- Marks and profiles

- Setting out building works

7) Traverse Surveying

- Introduction

- Type of traverse

- Procedures : station selection, distance measurement, Angle measurement

- Booking procedures

- Calculation

- Plotting

8) Tacheometry

- Introduction

- Procedures : station selection, distribution of spot heights

- Booking procedures, calculation and plotting

9) Area and Volume Measurement

- Regular areas

- Irregular areas

- Volumes of regular solids

- Volumes of irregular solids

- Curved irregular solids

Continuous Assessment : 100 %

• Assignment - 40 %

• Practical - 40 %

• Test - 20 %

Final Assessment : %