CHAINMAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM COURSE OUTLINE SUMMARY
Related instruction classes open to indentured apprentices only.
SEMESTER #1 - SURVEYING EQUIPMENT and TECHNIQUES
Overview of the Survey Industry
Basic Field Operations and Setting Survey Points
Basic Measurement Techniques in Surveying
Introduction to Angle Measuring and Field Instruments
Introduction to Leveling
Introduction to Topographic Surveys
First Aid
Computer Literacy
SEMESTER #2 - SURVEY PROCEDURES
Apprentice Responsibilities and Public Relations
Field Notes
Identification of Monuments
Linear Measurements
Introduction to Station and Location Systems
Review of Angles, Bearings and Instruments
Leveling Methods
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Plan Reading and Grade Sheets
Introduction to Construction Surveys
SEMESTER #3 - SURVEYING PRACTICES
Review of Measuring Systems
Review of Angles, Bearings and Location Systems
Trigonometry
Slope Staking
Electronic Distance Measuring and Recording
SEMESTER #4 - SURVEYING COMPUTATIONS
Coordinate Geometry
Horizontal and Vertical Curves
Traverse Surveys
SEMESTER #5 - SURVEYING PROJECTS
Safety Procedures
U.S. Public Land Surveys
Property Surveys
Subdivision Surveys
Topographic and Photogrammetric Surveys
Staking Procedures for Various Projects
Heavy Construction Surveys
ALTA Surveys
Total Stations
Public Relations
Scope of Profession
CHIEF OF PARTY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM COURSE OUTLINE SUMMARY
Related instruction classes open to indentured apprentices only.
Prerequisite: Completion of Chainman Program or the equivalent.
All classes are scheduled on a quarter basis. Each quarter is an independent nine week session and the apprentice will receive a final grade for each quarter. Classes may be held two nights a week, and some scheduled Saturdays, or they may be held on Saturdays only. College credit toward an Associate’s Degree is available for successfully completing each quarter.
QUARTER #1 – PLANE SURVEYING AND COORDINATE GEOMETRY
Surveying Mathematics and Coordinate Geometry
Modern Field Methods and Measuring Systems
Locating/Eliminating Plan, Calculation and Staking Errors
QUARTER #2 – ADVANCED COORDINATE GEOMETRY
Advanced Coordinate Geometry and Curve Calculations
Complex Field Problems and Accuracy Requirements
Field and Office Calculating Techniques
QUARTER #3 – LAPTOP SURVEYING/AERIAL PHOTOGRAMMETRY
Laptop Surveying Using Terramodel Software
Topographic Surveying Methods and Techniques
Topographic Surveying Analysis and Review
Performing Topographic Surveys
Plotting Field Data and Surveys for Quantities
Photogrammetry, Ground Control and Topo Analysis
QUARTER #4 – PLAN READING AND SUBDIVISION SURVEYING
Types of Plans, Plan Reading and Locating Errors
Grading Plans and Control for Construction Projects
Staking Procedures and Improvement Plans
QUARTER #5 – MAJOR PROJECT PLANS AND SURVEY LAYOUT
Construction Plan Reading, Survey Control and Layout
Case Study of Multi-Story Building - Structural
Plans and Layout for Other Major Construction Projects
QUARTER #6 – CONTROL AND GEODETIC SURVEYING
Triangulation and State Plane Coordinate Systems
Astronomy and Global Positioning Systems
Performing GPS Surveys
Dredging and Hydrographic Surveys
QUARTER #7 - U.S. PUBLIC LAND AND PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Public Land System and Subdivision of Sections
Retracement Surveys and Restoration of Corners
Reading and Interpreting Property Descriptions
QUARTER #8 – PROPERTY SURVEYS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS
Property Surveys and Legal Descriptions
Laws Affecting Surveyors
Supervision and Public Relations
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