Surveying in Construction CON302 Assignment

Qualification

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Construction

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering

Unit number and title

Unit 6: Surveying in Construction

Learning aim(s) (For NQF only)

A: Understand the methods and technologies that underpin surveys

Assignment title

Reporting on the methods and technologies used in surveying

Assessor

Jan De Bishoppe

Issue date

25/03/2025

Hand in deadline

04/04/2025

Vocational Scenario or Context

You are employed as an apprentice surveyor with a medium sized construction company. The company is involved in a range work that requires different surveying methods and techniques to be used. The senior engineer has asked you to research the different methods and techniques the company uses such as linear, levelling and angular measurement surveys.

Each method of surveying requires specific equipment. The manager would like you to become familiar with each method by researching the equipment needed for each, the techniques needed to use each, when each method should be used, the information that is recorded for each and consider sources of errors and alternative methods of recording information.

You will use your research to produce a report.

Task 1

You have been asked to scrutinize the methods and technologies underpinning linear, levelling and angular measurement and surveys.

To do this:

Research the equipment and technologies used for each method

Research the techniques used to operate of the equipment

Research which construction activities require surveying

Research what information should be recorded and how it should be recorded

Research systematic errors in surveying measurements.

You then need to:

Produce an illustrated technical report that appraises the methods and technologies underpinning linear, levelling and angular measurement and surveys. Your report should include:

- Consideration of all aspects of the methods and technologies underpinning linear, levelling and angular measurement and surveys, their relative benefits and drawbacks and the impact of systematic errors to enable you to reach an appropriate balanced and well thought out conclusion.

Checklist of evidence required

Evidence must include:

An illustrated technical report based on the methods and techniques underpinning, linear, levelling and angular measurement surveys and an explanation of the systematic errors and how they can be minimised. The report should justify the relevancy of the instruments being used.

Your report should include evidence of individual research conducted by the learner for example, photographs or notes and sketches made during an investigation of the equipment. These will be fully annotated and referenced appropriately to support the narrative of the evidence.

Criteria covered by this task:

Unit/Criteria reference

To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:

6/A.D1

Evaluate the methods and technologies underpinning linear, levelling and angular measurement and surveys.

6/A.M1

Discuss the methods and technologies underpinning linear, levelling and angular measurement and surveys.

6/A.P2

Explain systematic errors in surveying measurements.

6/A.P1

Explain the methods and technologies underpinning linear, levelling and angular measurement surveys.

Sources of information to support you with this Assignment

Textbooks

Irvine, W. & Maclennan F 2006. Surveying for Construction (5th edition) McGraw Hill,

Uren J & Price WF 2010 Surveying for Engineers (5th Edition) Palgrave Macmillan

Bannister, Raymond & Baker 1998. Surveying (7th edition). Longman,

Websites

N/A

Above are examples of websites. Further useful resources may be found at

www.edexcel.com/resources/Pages/default.aspx.

Other assessment materials attached to this Assignment Brief

Refer to guidance from your tutor for site details (if applicable).