Learning Outcomes

Building Surveying–Introduction, Procedure and Equipments

Foundation of Buildings

Survey of Walls

Floors, Roofs and Chimneys

Finishes and Surfaces

Lesson Summary

This module provides a comprehensive overview of building surveying, covering the procedures, equipment, and techniques. It will delve into the critical components of a building, starting with the foundation and moving on to the walls, floors, roofs, and chimneys. You will also explore the different finishes and surfaces found in buildings.

Basics of Building Surveying - Assessment

This free online course explains the bases of assessing, inspecting, and reporting on houses and building structures.

Basics of Building Surveying

In this course, you will learn the fundamental principles of building surveying, including the methods and techniques to assess, inspect and report on properties. You will gain a solid understanding of building materials, structural elements, construction methods and the regulations or standards for building surveying. Whether you are a property owner, manager, or surveyor, this course will help you form an opinion about a property.

Introduction to Land Surveying

Surveying Tools and Methods

Mapping and Safety

In this module, discover how land surveyors accurately measure and mark out property boundaries on a plot of land. Surveyors need a high level of attention to detail since many people rely on the accuracy of their calculations for construction projects, mineral resource claims, and land sales. You will learn about survey equipment and skills.

Course assessment - Introduction to Land Surveying

Master the tools and technical skills required to practise land surveying in this free online engineering course.

Before buildings are erected, land surveyors play an important role in mapping out their sites. Does this career path interest you? If so, this course is for you. We explain how to use the unique instruments used in the field and how to determine land mass. We also study relevant data processing methods and the essential safety standards used to reduce workplace risk. Sign up to pick up technical skills and begin your career as a land surveyor.

Introduction to Landscape Architecture

Hard Landscape Elements

Soft Landscape Elements

Planning and Legislation

Establishing the Parameters

Developing the Framework

Establishing Content

Landscape Architecture - Summary

In this module, we will go through the rudimentary concepts associated with landscape architecture. We will look at the various types of landscape architecture including soft and hard landscape elements. The planning and legal aspects of landscape architecture shall be examined as well as the actual execution of landscape design plans.

Survey Control

Introduction to Levelling

Errors in Levelling

Traditional Distance Measurement

Electronic Distance Measurement

Setting Out During Construction

In this module, we will be taking a closer look at the field of land surveying and its various components. We will be dissecting the land surveying process and the responsibilities of a surveyor. An introduction to the concept of levelling will be provided along with distance measurement techniques. The idea of setting out will also be discussed.

Land Surveying and Architecture - Course assessment

Learn how land surveying and land architecture work together to create outdoor spaces in this free online course.

Land Surveying and Architecture

This course goes through the rudimentary concepts that drive landscape architecture and land surveying. We take an in-depth look at the primary landscape elements and examine the legislation that governs the field. We also explore the history and evolution of land surveying techniques before comparing traditional and modern measurement approaches. Land architecture combines creativity and technical knowledge to create beautiful outdoor spaces.

Town Plan Making

Environmental Planning and Management

Planning for Traffic and Streets

This module will introduce you to town plan-making; you will get acquainted with concepts such as urban design plans, neighbourhood, transportation, housing, economic development plans and parks and open-space plans. Then you will learn about town environmental planning and management and transportation of town planning.

Utilities of Town Planning

Parks and Open Space Planning

Places and Districts

In this module, you will learn about waste management and the roles and duties of government entities, the private sector, and citizens in managing the 
nation's solid waste. Then you will explore wastewater, water supply systems, types of parks, greenways and trails, conservation areas, playgrounds, neighbourhoods, industrial and office parks.

Environmental Design Considerations

Projections and Demand Analysis

Impact Assessment

Reservation, Conservation and Reuse

Topics discussed in this module are environmental site analysis, safety, walkability, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), population projections, economic base and econometric projections, housing needs assessment, parks, recreation, and open-space needs assessment, environmental impact assessment, preservation and conservation.

Urban Town Planning and Design - Course Assessment

Learn the importance of a systematic approach to urban and town planning in this free online urban design course.

Urban Town Planning and Design

Carefully planning and designing urban areas benefits both its populace and environment. This course explains how to increase the quality of life of people within a city and make built-up areas more livable through proper urban town planning and design. We establish the importance of systematic urban town planning and design for cities that are better integrated, networked and support sustainable urban development while resisting climate change.

An Introduction to Quantity Surveying

Development of the Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveying Measurement

Cost Management

Pricing and Operational Estimation

In this module, we will look at the basic concepts and necessary skills associated with quantity surveying management. We will examine the evolution of quantity measurement techniques along with the practices and procedures used today. The module will also discuss the crucial components of pricing and cost estimation.

Contract Management and Tendering

Procurement and Bill Preparation

Predicting Potential Risk and Management

Regulation and Control

Report Writing

In this module, we will examine the legal aspects of quantity survey management. An introduction to the procurement process will be provided and the critical element of project risk management will be examined. We will be dissecting the regulation factor at the workplace along with the report-writing process after a survey has been completed.

Basics of Quantity Surveying - Course assessment

Develop an in-depth understanding of a quantity surveyor's responsibilities with this free online course.

Basics of Quantity Surveying

In this course, we will explore the rudiments of quantity surveying and the necessary skills to become a quantity surveyor. With construction and architecture moving forward in leaps and bounds, the quantity surveyor's role is now more in demand than ever before as you project timeframes and communicate this information to clients. This course reviews the key financial, legal, and managerial prerequisites of the quantity surveying profession.

Introduction to Quantity Estimation

Assignments on Live Project Practice

Costing and Rate Mastery

This module explains how to prepare Microsoft Excel sheets for engineering measurements and quantity estimation. Learn to estimate footing excavation, stone soling, sand filling, neck column, and backfilling quantities in your building projects. We present live practice assignments and show how to calculate costs and rates for your projects.

Complete Bill of Quantities Preparation

More on Complete Bill of Quantities Preparation

Rate Analysis Mastery

In this module, we show you how to prepare a sample bill of quantities using an analysis of rates and a schedule of rates. Learn to prepare a bill of quantities for every section of your building contract, from site clearing to plastering and painting. We will also outline the importance of rate analysis for building contractors.

Diploma in Quantity Estimation and Cost Analysis - An Introduction: Course Assessment

This free online engineering course covers how to estimate the quantity and cost of materials used to complete projects.

Diploma in Quantity Estimation and Cost Analysis - An Introduction

Quantity estimation is a key method in structural engineering. Its prime purpose is to determine the quantities and costs of materials for a project. This diploma engineering course provides a simplified system for quantity estimation and cost analysis and is designed for surveyors, engineers and builders. We cover topics like costs and rates, bill of quantities preparation, rate analysis and the steps taken to bid for a building contract.

Basic Overview of Soil Concepts

Introduction to Weathering and Soil Formation

Types of Weathering

Pathways of Weathering

Soil Profile

Learn about different processes involved in soil formation and development from this module. You will study basic soil concepts, weathering and pedogenesis as soil formation processes, and factors affecting soil profile.

Introduction to Soil Classification and Taxonomy

Taxonomy of Diagnostic Horizons

Soil Orders

Soil Orders and Soil Color

Learn about soil classification systems and soil taxonomy hierarchy from this module. You will study the types of diagnostic horizons, soil regimes, and the interpretation of soil color using the Munsell color chart.

Soil Texture and Soil Structure

Soil Tillage and Soil Density

Soil Density, Porosity, and Consistency

Learn about important soil properties and concepts in soil science and technology from this module. You will get to study the key aspects of soil texture, soil structure, soil density, tillage operations, and soil porosity.

Introduction to Soil Consistency and Soil Water

Soil Water

Methods for Measuring Soil Water Content

Learn about important aspects of soil consistency and soil water from this module. You will get to study plasticity indices, soil-water interactions, and various methods for measuring soil water content.

Soil Water Movement

Qualitative Description of Soil Wetness

Soil Air

Soil Temperature

Soil Temperature Tutorial

Learn about soil water movement and soil temperature control from this module. You will study various factors affecting available water content and thermal productivity. You will also discuss various processes affected by soil temperature.

Introduction to Silicate Clay

Structure of Clay Minerals

Sources of Charges in Soil

Cation Exchange Capacity

Learn about chemical processes in the soil and soil colloids from this module. You will also study the mineral structure of silicate clays, sources of charges in the soil, and methods of determining the Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC).

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Sorption of Pesticides

Diffuse Double Layer

Adsorption Isotherms

Soil Acidity

Soil Salinity and Alkalinity

Submerged Soils

Learn more about soil chemical properties and processes as well as various types of problematic soils from this module. You will also study the diffuse double layer models and management of problematic soils.

Essential Plant Nutrients

Soil Nitrogen

Biological Nitrogen Fixation

Soil Phosphorous and Potassium

Inorganic Fertilizers

Introduction to Soil Testing

Soil Testing (contd.)

Learn about essential plant nutrients in the soil and various parameters of soil testing from this module. You will also study different biological fixation systems and the methods of applying inorganic fertilizers.

Soil Organic Matter

Soil Organisms

Soil Organisms and Composting

Land Degradation and Soil Erosion

Universal Soil Loss Equation

Learn about the roles of soil organisms and methods of controlling soil erosion (land degradation) from this module. Also, you will study soil organic matter, composting methods, and the Universal Soil Loss Equation.

Conservation Tillage

Tillage and Wind Erosion

Organic Pollutants in the Soil

Remediation of Organic Pollutants

Toxic Inorganic Substances in Soils

Removal of Toxic Inorganic Substances

Learn about conservation tillage systems and the effects of various organic and inorganic pollutants on soils from this module. Also, you will study the mechanism of wind erosion and the methods of remediating pollutants in the soil.

Soil Survey

Remote Sensing in Soil Survey

Geographic Information System (GIS)

GPS and Geostatistics

Basics of VisNIR-DRS

VisNIR - DRS Applications for Soil

Learn about the uses of remote sensing in soil surveys and advanced technologies for soil applications from this module. Get to study the SCORPAN model for soil surveys and technologies such as GIS, GPS, Geostatistics, and VisNIR-DRS.

PXRF Soil Applications

Digital Soil Mapping (DSM)

Modeling Continuous Variables

DSM Quantitative Models

Modeling Categorical Variables

Pedotransfer Function and Uncertainty of DSM

Learn about various aspects of portable X-ray fluorescence (PXRF) soil applications and digital soil mapping from this module. Also, you will study the modelling of continuous and categorical variables as well as pedotransfer functions.

Second Assessment

Advanced Diploma in Soil Science and Technology - Assessment

Learn about chemical processes in the soil and advanced technologies for soil applications from this free online course.

Advanced Diploma in Soil Science and Technology

This Diploma in Soil Science and Technology is a free online course that offers a comprehensive guide to understanding, applying, and managing soil processes along with the advanced technologies for soil management. Learn about soil formation processes, chemical processes in the soil, remediating soil pollutants, and soil technologies such as GPS and DSM. Begin the course today and improve your knowledge of soil processes and management today!

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