This four part program discusses everyday decisions that professional land surveyors face and examines a surveyor's conduct in the context of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) "Creed and Canons." This course focuses on the first canon - refraining from conduct that is detrimental to the public. The scenarios presented in this course affirm the underlying professional principle that surveyors are guided by a common moral understanding.
At the end of this course, you will be able to: • Explain why cutting corners can be detrimental to the public • Discuss why focusing a firm's workload or bottom line can be harmful to the public • Identify how failing to conduct the proper research can result in harm to the public • Explain the consequences of ignoring state regulations • Identify points of rationalization that may lead to violating regulations • Explain what a reportable offense to a state board is • Identify the complications that can arise from trespassing while performing a survey • Define canon 3 - 7 • Identify potential conflicts of interest
4 hrs. Program