RedVector RV-11142AW

Surveying Essentials

Surveying Essentials

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-11142AW

SME: Jim Taube

Where was that property line? Do you see the marker? Surveying is used to produce precise descriptions, such as surveys and maps, of surface features of the Earth. Surveying essentials can be useful for engineers, architects, and contractors.
 
This interactive online course covers the basics of surveying and basic principles used in land surveying, establishment of property lines, positioning of buildings, roads, pipelines, etc. Surveying terminology as well as routine calculations and techniques for making field notes are covered in this course. This course is primarily for those not acquainted with surveying and is intended to provide you with an awareness of surveying essentials.
Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the types of surveying in use today.
  • List the individuals that make up a survey party.
  • Name various instruments in surveying and describe how they are used.
  • Select the best method for measuring horizontal distances in various surveying situations.
  • Differentiate between random errors and systematic errors.
  • Identify the types of level instruments.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Jim Taube
Jim Taube Photo
Jim possesses degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in New York and Electrical Power Technology from Bismarck State College.
 
He has extensive industrial experience with 23 years in the pulp and paper industry and 12 years in institutional and pharmaceutical facility management.
 
His responsibilities have included engineering design, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and power plant utilities management.
 
Areas of expertise include HVAC design, commissioning and qualification, construction administration, and energy cost savings initiatives.
 
Jim’s credentials include being registered as a Professional Engineer and the Certified Energy Manager and Auditor certifications.
 
Jim is married and lives in Middletown, OH and has 4 married children.
State Licenses
AK - Land Surveyor (General)
AL - Engineer (General - ,)
AL - Land Surveyor (General)
AR - Engineer (General - ,)
AR - Land Surveyor (General)
DC - Engineer (General - CE21800018)
DE - Engineer (General - ,)
DE - Land Surveyor (General - LAS-AC061523-068794)
FL - Engineer (General - 0000271)
Accreditation: FBPE Approved Provider 33
FL - Land Surveyor (General - 10784)
GA - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Engineer (General - ,)
GA - Land Surveyor (General)
IA - Engineer (General - ,)
IA - Land Surveyor (General)
ID - Engineer (General - ,)
ID - Land Surveyor (General)
IL - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IL - Engineer, Professional (General - ,)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General - ,)
IL - Land Surveyor (General)
IN - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IN - Engineer (General - Board Approved - CE21800018)
KS - Engineer (General - ,)
KS - Land Surveyor (General)
KY - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Land Surveyor (General)
MD - Engineer (General - ,)
MD - Land Surveyor (General)
ME - Engineer (General - ,)
ME - Land Surveyor (General)
MI - Engineer (General - ,)
MI - Land Surveyor (General)
MN - Engineer (General - ,)
MO - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MO - Engineer (General - ,)
MS - Engineer (General - ,)
MS - Land Surveyor (General)
MT - Engineer (General - ,)
NC - Engineer (General - ,)
NC - Land Surveyor (General)
ND - Engineer (General - ,)
ND - Land Surveyor (General, Technical)
NE - Architect (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NE - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NE - Land Surveyor (General)
NH - Engineer (General - ,)
NH - Land Surveyor (General)
NJ - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (General - ,)
NM - Land Surveyor (General)
NV - Engineer (General - ,)
NV - Land Surveyor (General)
NY - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program.
OH - Engineer (General - ,)
OH - Land Surveyor (General)
OK - Engineer (General - ,)
OK - Land Surveyor (General)
OR - Engineer (General - ,)
OR - Land Surveyor (General)
PA - Engineer (General - ,)
PA - Land Surveyor (General)
PR - Engineer (General - ,)
SC - Engineer (General - ,)
SD - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SD - Engineer (Technical - ,)
SD - Land Surveyor (General)
TN - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Engineer (General - ,)
TN - Land Surveyor (General - 785)
TX - Engineer (General - ,)
UT - Engineer (General - ,)
UT - Land Surveyor (General)
VA - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VA - Engineer (General - ,)
VA - Land Surveyor (General)
VT - Engineer (General - ,)
WA - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WA - Land Surveyor (General)
WI - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Engineer (General - ,)
WI - Land Surveyor (General)
WV - Engineer (General - ,)
WV - Land Surveyor (General)
Accreditation: RedVector is the approved provider of this course offering. RedVector has changed its name and is now operating as Vector Solutions.
WY - Engineer (General - ,)
WY - Land Surveyor (General)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General - ,)
American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
American Society of Civil Engineers - ASCE - Academy of Geo-Professionals (AGP) (General)
Canada - Alberta Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - British Columbia Architect (AIBC) (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Manitoba Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - New Brunswick Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Northwest Territory Architect / Restricted Practitioner (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Ontario Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Quebec Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Saskatchewan Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General - ,)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General - ,)