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As an entry level survey program, you will be introduced to conventional methods of construction survey work. The program will include: levelling, checking grades, setting grades, calculating % grades, and a basic review of field pick up on a typical road requiring reconstruction. You will also be introduced to basic surveying calculations applicable for general construction projects in addition to a review of total station and GPS surveying for construction projects.

Course Content

• Overview of survey equipment
• Construction layout and procedures
• Use of transit and level
• Establishing benchmark loops
• Overview of total station surveying
• Pre-engineering survey fieldwork
• Survey calculations for road layout and construction/inspection activities

Who Should Attend
Supervisors involved with maintaining and rehabilitating short sections of road, in rural or urban settings. 

Accreditation
This course is recognized by: 

• This course qualifies as a “specialized course” for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors – Intermediate level (CRS-I) certification program.
• This course may be used for the technical specialist program only. Point Value = 5
• The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.