- Location: Letterkenny Institute of Technology Port Road Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland
- Duration: 12 Weeks
Course details
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.
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
Modules
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Lab/ Studio practicals
- Independent learning
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
Course Location
About Letterkenny Institute of Technology
LYIT is a lively and inspirational place that attracts a creative mix of 3,000 students both from the local area and from 31 different countries. This gives us a vibrant array of cultures and activities on campus and a friendly, supportive and relaxed atmosphere where students and staff work closely together.
their modern integrated campuses in Letterkenny and Killybegs enctheirage strong academic learning and career-focused practical experience. they have excellent facilities in all departments, such as a suite of graphic design studios, state-of-the-art nursing restheirces, special purpose laboratories, training kitchens and restaurant, and an on-campus business development centre, CoLab, to support spin-off enterprises. their multi-purpose centre, An Dánlann, houses their excellent sport and recreational facilities in addition to their medical centre, counselling service, careers office and chaplaincies.
they are deeply committed to the people in their region. Part of their mission is to help raise the economic prospects of the young people who study with us and by doing so, the prosperity of the wider communities into which they will graduate. That’s why every ctheirse they offer teaches the latest knowledge and skills that employers demand. As part of this, they are involved in many cross-border programmes and are currently fostering a strategic alliance with the University of Ulster.
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