Intensive GNSS surveying course focused on trainee's requirements!

Want to improve your surveys, get more site information, and spend less time connecting the dots in the office?

Attend the Lantra-Accredited Practical Usage of GPS on Construction Site Training Course with Hitechniques! Gain an industry-recognised qualification, build confidence in using modern technology on site, complete your jobs faster, and increase your revenue with higher-value contracts.

NOTE: Although this training course is usually carried out on GeoMax equipment, the class gives you a firm, practical base for using GPS/GNSS Rovers across all major brands.

Join our pleased customers

"Very informative course with excellent practical field work. I would recommend this course to fellow construction workers" Noel Lyons, Noel Lyons Architectural Services, Birr

"Picked up new functions: offsets, trilateration, auto-recording. Will speed up surveying for me" Peter O'Dwyer, Architect, Dublin

"Good detail, hands on, easy to pick up, not too theory heavy" Peter Daly, Pivotal Construction, Dublin 6

Who should attend:

Architects, Engineers – if you are involved in

preparing planning applications – learn to survey with the latest technology, use a 1-man system to complete a survey in the field to Ordnance Survey co-ordinates

surveying sites for preparation of plans for new buildings or structures – check existing site layouts

overseeing construction work – see how to set out quicker and more efficiently than using a total station

Site Managers/Foremen

If you are involved in construction, learn how to use GPS for setting out or surveying. There will be no complicated mathematics (unless you want it!) and nothing more complicated than using your Satnav.

What you will learn:

How to survey with GPS Rover

Topographical survey with output to Autocad & Excel

Using feature coding for layered survey

Dealing with overhanging trees

Surveying close to buildings

How to set out buildings, roads, features

Solving up/downloading problems

How GPS works

Coordinate Systems, ITM/Irish Grid

Troubleshooting internet connection problems

Quality control

How accurate is your survey

Testing your GPS Rover

Adding Contours

Calculating Areas & Volumes

and more

The Instructor

Richard hols a Batchelor of Technology (Education) in Materials and Architectural Technology from the University of Limerick, and combines a strong background in technical education with practical surveying experience.

Secondary school teacher specialising in construction-related subjects, with experience delivering technical and practical instruction in materials, architectural technology, and measurement principles.

5 year's hands-on experience working with modern surveying equipment, including instrment set up, and field data collection in practical surveying application.

Strong technical foundation in materials and arcitectural technlogy, enabling him to clearly explain surveying concepts, site measurement techniques, and best practices for learners.

Program

09:00 – 11:00 | Surveying - carry out survey of surrounding area, picking up lines, features, utilities, points. Download the survey

11:00 – 12:30 | Setting out points & lines, recording set out points.

12:30 - 13:00 | Lunch break.

13:00 – 16:00 | How the GNSS rover works, the NTRIP caster, georeference, ITM/IG coordinate system, checking your GNSS rover.

Class size

To maintain a high-quality learning environment, places are limited to 4 participants per session. A minimum of 2 participants is required for the course to proceed.

If you are interested in training for a larger group or would like us to deliver the course on-site at your location, please get in touch to discuss custom or bespoke training options.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations of places within 2 working days prior to the commencement of the course will result in the full fee being charged. Cancellations made between 2-5 working days of course commencement will result in a 50% charge. No fee will apply when cancellations are made more than 5 working days in advance of the course.

THE TRAINING COURSE WILL TAKE A PLACE IN OUR OFFICE IN GREENOGUE BUSINESS PARK, RATHCOOLE, CO. DUBLIN

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