Setting Out by Total Stations for Site Engineers (3 days)

The course is designed to enable delegates to:

• Understand Engineering Surveying and maps/plans
• Appreciate the Theory of Errors in Surveying
• Know the difference between Accuracy and Precision
• Understand the nature of errors and their effects on surveying and setting out
• Understand the need for Quality Assurance/Control
• Understand the concept of different types of site survey control (primary & secondary etc.), and site grids
• Understand the difference in coordinate systems used on site, and associated problems with Ordnance Survey National Grid
• Undertake setting out calculations from grid coordinates
• Understand the concepts of Theodolites/Total Stations
• Set up and use Total Station/EDM equipment
• Set out points using a total station and coordinates
• Undertake an as-built survey and compare with design criteria
• Use Total Station functions; resection, remote elevation measurement, missing line, and offsets from a gridline (set out from line)
• Understand the process of extracting data from digital design drawings, and the transfer of setting out data to Total Stations
• Comparison of as-built and design data in the digital world.

The course involves a series of presentations by PowerPoint and practical exercises (both in the training room and outside) to ensure delegates understand the theory and practice of site survey and setting out. Discussion encourages delegates to question their techniques and results to ensure they get the exercises right.

The delegates will improve their understanding of site surveying and setting out equipment and techniques. Appreciate the need to apply a Quality Control system to ensure results are correct, checked and documented. Prevent costly mistakes on site.