RedVector RV-11142AW

Surveying Essentials

Surveying Essentials

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-11142AW

SME: Jim Taube

USD$29.95 InStock 2029-01-01
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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.
Objectives SME Course Applies to
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
Alaska
AK - Land Surveyor (General)
Alabama
AL - Engineer (General - ,)
AL - Land Surveyor (General)
Arkansas
AR - Engineer (General - ,)
AR - Land Surveyor (General)
District Of Columbia
DC - Engineer (General - CE21800018)
Delaware
DE - Engineer (General - ,)
DE - Land Surveyor (General - LAS-AC061523-068794)
Florida
FL - Engineer (General - 0000271)
Accreditation: FBPE Approved Provider 33
FL - Land Surveyor (General - 10784)
Georgia
GA - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Engineer (General - ,)
GA - Land Surveyor (General)
Iowa
IA - Engineer (General - ,)
IA - Land Surveyor (General)
Idaho
ID - Engineer (General - ,)
ID - Land Surveyor (General)
Illinois
IL - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IL - Engineer, Professional (General - ,)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General - ,)
IL - Land Surveyor (General)
Indiana
IN - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IN - Engineer (General - Board Approved - CE21800018)
Kansas
KS - Engineer (General - ,)
KS - Land Surveyor (General)
Kentucky
KY - Engineer (General - ,)
Louisiana
LA - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Land Surveyor (General)
Maryland
MD - Engineer (General - ,)
MD - Land Surveyor (General)
Maine
ME - Engineer (General - ,)
ME - Land Surveyor (General)
Michigan
MI - Engineer (General - ,)
MI - Land Surveyor (General)
Minnesota
MN - Engineer (General - ,)
Missouri
MO - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MO - Engineer (General - ,)
Mississippi
MS - Engineer (General - ,)
MS - Land Surveyor (General)
Montana
MT - Engineer (General - ,)
North Carolina
NC - Engineer (General - ,)
NC - Land Surveyor (General)
North Dakota
ND - Engineer (General - ,)
ND - Land Surveyor (General, Technical)
Nebraska
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)
New Hampshire
NH - Engineer (General - ,)
NH - Land Surveyor (General)
New Jersey
NJ - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
New Mexico
NM - Engineer (General - ,)
NM - Land Surveyor (General)
Nevada
NV - Engineer (General - ,)
NV - Land Surveyor (General)
New York
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.
NY - Land Surveyor (General)
Ohio
OH - Engineer (General - ,)
OH - Land Surveyor (General)
Oklahoma
OK - Engineer (General - ,)
OK - Land Surveyor (General)
Oregon
OR - Engineer (General - ,)
OR - Land Surveyor (General)
Pennsylvania
PA - Engineer (General - ,)
PA - Land Surveyor (General)
Puerto Rico
PR - Engineer (General - ,)
South Carolina
SC - Engineer (General - ,)
South Dakota
SD - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SD - Engineer (Technical - ,)
SD - Land Surveyor (General)
Tennessee
TN - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Engineer (General - ,)
TN - Land Surveyor (General - 785)
Texas
TX - Engineer (General - ,)
Utah
UT - Engineer (General - ,)
UT - Land Surveyor (General)
Virginia
VA - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VA - Engineer (General - ,)
VA - Land Surveyor (General)
Vermont
VT - Engineer (General - ,)
Washington
WA - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WA - Land Surveyor (General)
Wisconsin
WI - Architect (General - RV2095-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Engineer (General - ,)
WI - Land Surveyor (General)
West Virginia
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.
Wyoming
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 - ,)