This integrated CPD course provides attendees with an overview of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and their application in global positioning.  The programme includes a mixture of lectures, field and computer practicals, and group discussion.

The following topics are covered:

• GPS overview, modes of positioning, error sources
• How GPS positioning works, Urban environment positioning, coordinate systems, datums and transformations
• Advanced error sources, Network RTK theory and practice, future developments in GNSS
• Processing strategies, antenna models, orbit and clock products, atmospheric modelling
• Multipath, ocean tide loading, long baselines, network design

Please note this course is also available as a 3 day programme focused exclusively on GNSS & Network RTK and a 2 day programme focused exclusively on High precision GNSS. For more information and how to book please visit our website.

The post GNSS & Network RTK and High Precision GNSS Combined appeared first on The Survey Association.

Fee: £1750 + VAT per person (10% Discount for TSA Members)

The course is designed for utility surveyors with all levels of experience and includes a back to basics approach, which even the most experienced surveyor will find useful.

Courses are run monthly, please contact Sygma for availability.

Course Venue

Sygma Solutions’ training and assessment facility is an ideal venue for utility location training. A new training room with all “classroom” facilities has been developed and all stats (utility) plans for a square mile of REAL highways and footpaths have been obtained.

Sygma Solutions training is “real world” and not based on a simulated environment. There is, within easy walking distance:

• Older type residential housing estates
• New build residential housing estates
• Busy main roads & highways
• Congested town centres
• Industrial areas
• Substations

Each of these environments often requires different utility surveying techniques, which will be fully demonstrated to delegates.

Buffet lunches & hot/cold drinks will be provided free of charge for all delegates.

Course Instructors

Sygma Solutions’ training instructors are unique in the fact they have:

• Electromagnetic (EM) Cable & Pipe Locator manufacturing experience. A combined 35 years experience working for the world’s largest manufacturer of electromagnetic cable & pipe locating equipment means they understand the equipment in great detail and were involved in the development and testing of the equipment. They therefore know exactly how it works, why it works and will clearly explain the limitations of the equipment.
• Utility surveying experience, working in REAL “on site” conditions, problem solving and mapping intricate utility networks. Tips & tricks that are not shown in any manufacturers’ training material. Cable Fault Location and Pipeline Mapping & Monitoring experience.

Worldwide utility locating experience including product development, testing and training across all sectors of the industry.

Course Equipment

Sygma Solutions provides Radiodetection EM equipment & Mala Geosciences GPR for delegates to use, however, it is more beneficial for delegates to bring their own equipment, especially if it is different manufacturers’ units.

Course Delegate Requirements

Delegates will need to bring appropriate PPE & wet weather attire, dress code is informal. Any delegates with medical conditions &/or allergies should inform Sygma Solutions at least seven days prior to course start date.

Course Content

The five day course is a combination of classroom and on site practical culminating in a half day site survey using EM, GPR and plans, finishing with a written exam paper. Course numbers are restricted to four operatives per trainer or a maximum of six when two trainers are available.

Day 1

Overview of utility networks, Surveying Methodology & site investigations, “Locating without a locator”, Stats Plans conventions, variations and meanings – Classroom & Site.

Day 2

Basic Electrical Theory & Electromagnetic Theory, understanding how a locator works including limitations etc, HSG47 – Classroom.

Day 3

Equipment specific training RD4000/8000 understanding frequencies, distortion, depth, current, CD Comparing “Locating without a locator” with Stats Plans & equipment findings – Classroom & Site.

Day 4

Ground Penetrating Radar Theory – Classroom. GPR Operation – Site

Day 5

Practical assessment – Two man team to survey real site area using Stats Plans, Locating without a locator, Surveying Methodology, RD4000/8000 & GPR, providing rough sketch of locations & depths. – Site.

Written Exam – Classroom.

The post Advanced Utility Surveyor Training appeared first on The Survey Association.

Day 1

• Overview of utility networks – Operatives will learn about all utility networks “from power station to plug”, how does electricity/gas/water/comms etc., get to our homes. Different cable/pipe types, connectivity etc. – Classroom & Site
• Surveying Methodology – How to go about a typical utility survey, where to start and why – Classroom & Site.
• Utility (STAT’s) Plans – Conventions, variations, abbreviations & meanings – Operatives will study a wide variety of different plans.
• Locating without a locator – Operatives will draw the assumed route of buried services onto a blank base plan – Site

Day 2 

• Basic Electrical Theory – Operatives will learn about electrical circuits with a “back to basics” practical approach using bulbs, wires, batteries, magnets etc – Classroom.
• Electromagnetic (EM) Theory – Understanding how an EM locator works,  how to and where to apply a signal, limitations etc – Classroom.
• Legislation/Health & Safety requirements/implications – Overview of HSG47 – Classroom.

Day 3

• RD4000/8000 Specific information – Understanding frequencies, distortion, depth, current, Current Direction (Signal Direction) etc – Classroom.
• RD4000/8000 Operation – Operatives will use the equipment to compare “Locating without a locator” & Stats Plans findings – Site.

Day 4

• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Theory – Operatives will learn the theory of how GPR works, what the settings & controls do, different ground conditions and view “real world” examples – Classroom.
• Ground Penetrating Radar Operation – Operatives will use the GPR to locate a variety of buried utilities in different situations – Site.

Day 5

• Practical Test – Two man team to survey small site area using all methods learned including – STAT’s Plans, “Locating without a locator”, Surveying Methodology, RD4000/8000 & GPR, providing rough sketch of locations & depths. Operatives will be observed and methodologies will be observed and proof location will be demonstrated to the examiner(s) – Site.
• Written Exam – Operatives will sit a written exam under exam conditions. The exam will include a combination of graphical and written questions – A pass mark of 70% is required to successfully complete the course – Classroom.

Course requirements

• Appropriate PPE for working in quiet roads & footpaths.
• Specific Electromagnetic &/or GPR equipment as required (Radiodetection RD4000/8000 systems & Mala Easy Locator GPR will available on site).

Additional

Meals & soft drinks will be provided free of charge at the course venue, accommodation will not be provided but assistance with booking accommodation can be provided upon request.

Fee: £1750 + VAT per person (10% Discount for TSA members)

Contact Sygma Solutions for dates

Course venue

Sygma Solutions
Hindley Business Centre
Hindley WN2 3PA

Joining instructions will be sent at least seven days before start date.

The post Utility Surveyor Training Course appeared first on The Survey Association.