MINISTRY OF LANDS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING BUSIA

INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT REPORT AS FROM MAY-AUGUST 2023

NAME: MUKADE CAREN OBARA

ADM NO: DLS21S/5643

INSTITUTION: THE SIGALAGALA NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC

DEPARTMENT: BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING

COURSE OF STUDY: DIPLOMA IN LAND SURVEY

SUPERVISOR: MR KENNEDY MASIBO

ASSESSOR. : MR WECHULI N. ERIMA

Declaration
I hereby declare that the work presented here is my original work for the period of my
attachment from May-August 2023 at the ministry of lands BUSIA

Acknowledgement
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the Ministry of lands and physical planning head
surveyor Mr. Geofrey Kamadi for allowing me to do my attachment in his office.
I also want to thank my host supervisor Mr Ken who was working with me and he also provided
for me all the guideline on how to do every activity in the office with the other staff members.
Am also sincerely indebted to my assessor Mr.Wechuli for his sacrifice of time to come and see
what I was doing during my attachment period.
Finally all the glory goes to the Almighty God for the good health during my attachment period.

Thank you.
 Acronyms

GPS - Global Positioning System

RIM- Registry Index Map
CAD- AutoCad
MUT-Mutation
TS- Total Station
RTK- Real Time Kinematic
CORS- Continuously Operating Reference Station
Abstract
Industrial attachment forms part of the institutes curriculum and it is seen as an integral part,
where students need to use their initiative to translate theories learnt in classroom and perform
assignments in actual working environment ; instill ion the students the right kind of work
attitudes and professionalism through interaction with people in the organization .It helps in
fulfilling part of the requirement in pursuing diploma in Land surveying .The main importance
of my attachment is to put into practice what I learnt in classroom in solving environmental
problems with emphasis to sustainable development. Application of the knowledge and skills
learned in class in real life situations is vital since it exposes me to different working arena
gaining much more experience and skills in the different organizations.
This is my attachment report I undertook at the Ministry of lands Busia, Busia County. This
report includes detailed write up of the actual work and experiences gained both at the office and
during fieldwork in the period of three. This includes contacting site visits to pick data from the
ground and use the data to plot and map using AutoCAD software and later do reports of what
has been done, e.g. doing land sub division, area land confirmation, boundary establishment and
re-establishment.
Also, I gained vast experience in survey which seemed very interesting to me. Also in this report
includes challenges and limitations I encountered during my attachment period and also some of
my recommendations to the department that could increase their efficiency.
 Table of contents

Declaration
Chapter one
1.1 Introduction
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1.2 Organization of the company
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1.3 Brief history of the company
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1.1Description of the survey department.................................................................................................2

The county survey department is headed by the District Surveyor Mr.Kamadi followed by the County
surveyor Mr. Onyinkwa and below the assistant surveyor we have the cartographic officer Mr.
Wanyama and surveyors..........................................................................................................................2
Chapter two................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Vision...........................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Mission
2.5 Objectives of the survey department............................................................................................5
2.6 Functions...........................................................................................................................................5
2.7 Roles and responsibilities of the survey department..........................................................................5
Chapter three
3.0 organization structure
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Chapter four..............................................................................................................................................9
4.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DAILY ACTIVITIES (AS PER SECTION)
4.1.1 Field work by use of Global positioning system _____________________________________7
4.1.2 Map interpretation
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4.1.3 Field work by use of Real time kinematic
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 4.1.4 Mutation drawing
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4.1.4 How to handle a total station.....................................................................................................10
4.1.5 How AutoCAD software is used in survey...............................................................................13

Chapter five
Purpose of the attachment ________________________________________________11
Chapter six
6.1 Challenges ____________________________________________________________12
Chapter seven
7.1 Resolutions to the challenges
Chapter eight
8.1 Findings
Chapter nine
9.1 Recommendations
Chapter ten
10.1 Conclusion
 Chapter one

• Land Survey department background

The Department is charged with: – the implementation of National Survey and Mapping
Policies; Establishment of a 4th Order Geodetic Control Network; monitor the status of
International and County boundaries and submit the reports to the National Government;
provision and maintenance of up to date Geospatial data for example determination and
identification of property boundaries; resolution of property boundary disputes, inspection and
verification of fencing; setting out of buildings, checking the verticality of storied buildings;
setting out of Access roads; supervision of construction alignment (of dams, roads, buildings,
drainage and other Engineering works); provision of utility mapping (Thematic maps);
undertaking Hydrographic surveys; Survey of dams, rivers and monitoring of siltation levels.
• Description of the survey department
I was attached at ministry of lands suited at Busia County

Objectives of the attachment

• To provide an opportunity for students to discover, learn about, and familiarize with the
industry of their discipline, and with organizations within the industry.
• To provide an opportunity for students to observe real-life practices and implementation of
theoretical lessons and principles.
• To provide the opportunity for the industry to identify potential employees from among the
industrial trainees and to feedback comments on the Programed.
• To ensure coursework and training programs satisfy the expectations of the industry, and
ensure the programs are relevant and up to date.

Personal objectives
To acquire knowledge of outside world of land survey
To promote economic political issues.
To solve land disputes i.e. boundary dispute.
To solve social economical issues.

Firm objectives
To receive and orient the attachees.
To give the direction and any relevant assistance needed.
To organise sessions for the attachees in the field.
To supervise the attached on the dutie assigned.
To correct the attachees where mistakes are made.

The Sigalgala objectives

1.The Sigalagala National Polytechinic aims to transform students to be self-reliant by providing
the required technical skills before,during and after the attachment so as to have necessary skills
needed in the area.
2.The institute assesses the student so as to ensure he/she is in the required field of work as
expected by KNEC.
3.The Institution ensures that the students are insured incase of accidents during the attachment
period by providing insurance from a certified insurance company.
4.It is the responsibility of the institution to make sure that the attachment is carried out as
required by communicating with the organisation management.

1.3 Organisational background

Busia Survey Office is situated in Busia within the District Assembly Office.The Office has
different departments, Lands Survey ,Physical planning ,Registry ,adjudication,Cartographers
and settlements.

At Busia County Lands Offices, an Industrial attachment is a core course. Upon completion of
University or College semesters, a student must go on an attachment, which is a thirteenth -week
examinable course. During this Industrial attachment one gets exposed to what they have learnt
during their time in school at the workplace. Asides from the hands-on knowledge one gets, they
are also exposed to challenges, learn how to deal with them and also how to mitigate them.
Therefore one gets well prepared of their future job market. The assessors also asses the student’s
workplace performance during the attachment period with the help of the internal supervisor to
get to know what one has learnt so far and what contribution they have made to the organization.

CHAPTER THREE

• General Organizational structure of Surveys

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County surveyors

Figure 1: organizational structure of the survey department

 • Vision
To be a globaly competitive organisation in suitable land management
• Mission
To facilitate improvement of the livelihood of kenyans through efficient administration, equitable
access,secure tenure and sustainable managementof the land tenure
• Core Values of the firm
The firm upholds the following core values in undertaking its mandate:-
• Team spirit, consultative and public participation
• Prompt, effective, impartial, customer responsiveness
• Integrity, honesty, accountability and transparency
• Patriotism, Pro-activeness, cost-effectiveness and innovativeness
• High standards of professional ethics
• Gender equity, equality and protection of vulnerable groups

• Objectives of the survey department

• To ensure that the implementation of land administration where needed and the
provision of survey and mapping services are in line with current government’s
policy.
• To maintain up to date geospatial data of its client.
• Attend courts and implementation of orders from courts.
• Handle land disputes.

2.6 Functions
The Department is charged with:

• The implementation of National Survey and Mapping Policies;

• Establishment of a 4th Order Geodetic Control Network;
• monitor the status of County boundaries and submit the reports to the National
Government;
• Provision and maintenance of up to date Geospatial data i.e. determination and
identification of property boundaries; resolution of property boundary disputes,
inspection and verification of fencing; setting out of buildings, checking the verticality of
storied buildings; setting out of Access roads;
• Supervision of construction alignment (of dams, roads, buildings, drainage and other
 Engineering works);
• Provision of utility mapping (Thematic maps);
• Undertaking Hydrographic surveys; Survey of dams, rivers and monitoring of siltation
levels.

2.7 Roles and responsibilities of the survey department

Performs all duties required by national government which includes working with county
officials to prevent disturbing and destruction of survey monuments because of road construction
or re-building.
Conducts field investigations as necessary to verify survey monuments, to make determinations
in circumstances where there are conflicting survey records, and to assess future surveying needs
within the county. Perform records and field search to correct erroneous section and quarter
section corners.
Performs survey work for its desired clients as deemed necessary.
Provides data for the creation and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) for
accurate county parcel mapping and taxation.

Assists the general county public regarding questions or problems concerning surveying and land
boundaries. Perform records search, field search and re-establishment of section or quarter
section corner when informed by public that reference and/or corner monument that has been
disturbed or destroyed.
Undertake survey contracts, assists in the preparation and administration of contracts for
surveying services and oversee the progress, completion, and compensation of the vendor.

CHAPTER THREE
Description of activities at the survey Firm
The following describes the activities that are done at the organization:

• Preparation and maintaining sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys in
order to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed in the county.

• Verification of the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations

conducted at survey sites by all counterchecking computation.

• Conducting surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal
deeds and titles in the county that helps solve issues related to boundary disputes and also
makes the owners of various parcels of know their extents.

• Recording of the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and
dimensions of land or land features as seen on the site during fieldwork.

• Calculation of heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics
of the county terrain that helps in road engineering works and construction purposes.

• Preparation or supervision of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related
to surveys for future reference in case of anything for example land subdivision or
transfer.

• Planning and conducting ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and
other geodetic measurements of various parcels of land.

• Adjusting surveying instruments in order to maintain their accuracy that would help in
collecting the required accurate data for the county that could be used for development
purposes.

• Establishing fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering
instruments for the clients.

• Determining longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey

areas, using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems
(GPS).

• Training assistants and helpers, and directs their work in such activities as performing
surveys or drafting maps.

• Computing geodetic measurements and interpreting survey data in order to determine

positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features of the county.

• Developing criteria for survey methods and procedures.

• Developing criteria for the design and modification of survey instruments.

 • Conducting research in surveying and mapping methods, using knowledge of techniques
of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data processing.

• Locating and marking sites selected for geophysical prospecting activities, such as efforts
to locate mineral products in the county sand as sand used in construction.

However, for the entire period of training at the survey department in organization I was exposed
to the opportunities of expanding my knowledge in the field of survey and too the applicability
of GIS in Land surveying. These include:
1. Land Subdivision
Sub division is the act of dividing land into pieces that are easier to sell or otherwise develop,
usually via a plat. Sub divisions may also be for the purpose of commercial or industrial
development. I was introduced to the process of land sub division through the use of
AUTOCAD. Visited different sites at different areas for sub division purposes. Collected data
using GPS [global positioning system] from the ground used the coordinates collected to plot
and map using AUTOCAD software. After plotting and mapping, the map is drawn into scale
and the transferred to the mutation forms which is taken to the cartography for drawing the sub
divisions into the original land parcel. The subdivisions are given different numbers from the
original numbers. I gained vast knowledge on the linkage between a surveyor and a planner
especially their different roles during subdivisions of land parcels. The physical planner prepares
a proposal for the subdivision of the land parcel. Here the surveyor prepares a mutation form
after measuring the sub-plots as per the proposal made by the physical planner. The owner of the
land also prepares a draft mutation form to compare notes with the surveyor. The mutation form
is meant to assign new numbers to the resultant sub-plots after subdivision. The new sub-plots
are incorporated into the survey maps and forwarded to the land registrar for issuance of titles.

2 Land disputes
Land disputes in cases of boundary issues or simply conflict between people having fights
because of boundary establishment or re-establishment. The individual having complains about
the boundary reports the matter to the department of survey whereby a surveyor will proceed to
the ground together with the land registrar accompanied by area chief or district officer and
security provided. The surveyor plots what’s on the map on the ground by establishing the
boundary where it is supposed to be. Most of the disputes are related to the delineation of
boundaries or competing claims for land use and ownership. After the surveyor visits the
ground, everything is settled and report written by the surveyor about work done on the ground.
In case any of those involved didn’t get satisfied , he or she files a case to the court as per the
report and the court carries on its proceedings and later gives an order on what should be done
on the ground.

3 Beaconing.
This act is used to establish ground control points which act the reference of all survey
deductions in the area. In any case, beaconing is used to make permanent land marks on the
ground.

4. Land succession.
I was taught on the process of land succession whereby it involves the following procedure.
Succession entails change of name from the deceased person to a person who is alive. The
person who is following up the change of name is supposed to have the following requirements
and they include title deed, recommendation from chief’s office and death certificate of the
deceased person. After meeting all those requirements, he/ she finds a lawyer and files a case in
court which may take some time listening to the hearings in court. The court takes the owner
through the proceedings and after all the court gives letter of administration, grant, and
certificate of grant. The documents issued by the court are taken to the land registrar then back
to the lawyer to ascertain. Then finally to the land control board for sub division/partition in case
of need.
Briefly comment on the following observations made during the attachment:

• Hiring and training practice

The organization has well trained staff of surveyors and cartographic officers who is willing to
share their skills. However all the staff has embraced the digital technology where every work is
done with the modern equipment’s like the use of GPS, ArcGIS software, Auto Cad software.
• Equipment description
The organization has GPS receiver which is mostly used in survey work together with the use of
computers used in drawing and downloading the collected survey data. Although the company
lack instruments such as levels and total station the equipment’s are hired for the desired
purposes.
• Current technology In use
The organization has embraced the digital technology where everything is done with the use of
computers and stored in soft copy. We have the use of the GPS, Total stations and computers
where different software’s have been installed that help in carrying out survey data for example
global mapper, Arc GIS, Q GIS and the AutoCAD software.
• working conditions
The working conditions are favorable as for example during fieldworks you are giving
something making everyone enjoy the work that he is doing.
On the issue of absence there is a formal procedure that is followed for you to request for
permission that you will not be around and reason given to support your arguments.
As part of our school policy everyone was given an insurance cover during the period of
attachment so that in case you feel unwell you can seek medical attention.
• safety and health consideration at work place
While at work and at times during fieldwork for disputes everyone was given enough security
where this involved administration police were contacted to provide security. To add on the issue
of health the offices were being cleaned every morning by the relevant staff to ensure we have a
good working atmosphere for the day

CHAPTER FOUR

4.1.1 Practical skills and lessons learnt during the attachment

The following are the practical skills I learnt at the Ministry of lands Eldoret during my
attachment
4.1.2 How to handle a Hand held GPS
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from
satellites to determine a location on the Earth’s surface, irrespective of weather conditions.
It is dependent on GPS satellites high above the Earth which transmit signals containing the time
and location of the satellite. Any ground-based receiver which receives signals from four or more
GPS satellites can use navigation equations to calculate its location on the Earth’s surface.
Constant signaling can then update speed and direction information for moving receivers.
While at the attachment I was shown how to operate a hand held GPS and collect field data as it
provides a latitude and longitude position directly without the need to measure angles and
distances between points.
I was also shown the three methods of GPS measurement that are utilized by surveyors. This are:
• Static GPS Baseline. Static GPS is used for determining accurate coordinates for survey
points by simultaneously recording GPS observations over a known and unknown survey
point for at least 20 minutes. The data is then processed in the office to provide
coordinates with an accuracy of better less than 5m depending on the duration of the
observations and satellite availability at the time of the measurements.
• Real Time Kinematic (RTK) Observations. This is where one receiver remains in one
position over a known point – the Base Station – and another receiver moves between
positions – the Rover Station. The position of the Rover can be computed and stored
within a few seconds, using a radio link to provide a coordinate correction. This method
gives similar accuracy to baseline measurements within 10km of the base station.
• Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS). This where a survey quality GPS
receiver is permanently installed in a location as a starting point for any GPS
measurements in the county. Surveyors’ GPS receivers can then collect field data and
combine it with the CORS data to calculate positions.
As a result I was able to know how to handle a handheld GPS and use it to collect coordinate
points that could be used with the assistance of AutoCAD software to draw various parcels of
land of different individuals in the county.
In addition I could also use the handheld GPS in getting the total area of various farms in the
company of the surveyors plus the various distances of different parcels of land.
iv) Know How to handle a total station
A Total Station is a modern surveying instrument that integrates an electronic theodolite with an
electronic distance meter. A theodolite uses a movable telescope to measure angles in both the
horizontal and vertical planes. Traditionally they are manual instruments that come in two types
transit, which rotates in a full circle in the vertical plane, and non-transit, rotating in a half-circle.
Total Stations use electronic transit theodolites in conjunction with a distance meter to read any
slope distance from the instrument to any particular spot. They are hence two essential surveying
instruments in one and when used with other technology such as mapping software are able to
deliver the ‘total’ surveying package, from measuring to mapping.
At my attachment I was shown how to set up a total station, its parts and we used in boundary
alignment, distance measurement and collection of ground coordinates for drawing parcels of
land with the use of AutoCAD software

Figure 1: Parts of a total station

While at attachment I was taken through the operations that involve the use of the total station
and this are:
• Distance Measurement:
Electronic distance measuring (EDM) instrument is a major part of total station. Its range varies
from 2.8 km to 4.2 km. The accuracy of measurement varies from 5 mm to 10 mm per km
measurement. They are used with automatic target recognizer. The distance measured is always
sloping distance from instrument to the object. Angle Measurements: The electronic theodolite
part of total station is used for measuring vertical and horizontal angle. For measurement of
horizontal angles any convenient direction may be taken as reference direction. For vertical angle
measurement vertical upward (zenith) direction is taken as reference direction. The accuracy of
angle measurement varies from 2 to 6 seconds.
• Data Processing:
The instrument is provided with an inbuilt microprocessor. The microprocessor averages multiple
observations. With the help of slope distance and vertical and horizontal angles measured, when height
of axis of instrument and targets are supplied, the microprocessor computes the horizontal distance and
X, Y, Z coordinates. The processor is capable of applying temperature and pressure corrections to the
measurements, if atmospheric temperature and pressures

• Display:

.Electronic display unit is capable of displaying various values when respective keys are pressed.
The system is capable of displaying horizontal distance, vertical distance, horizontal and vertical
angles, difference in elevations of two observed points and all the three coordinates of the
observed points.
• Use of Total Station

The total station instrument is mounted on a tripod and is leveled by operating leveling screws.
Within a small range instrument is capable of adjusting itself to the level position. Then vertical
and horizontal reference directions are indexed using onboard keys. It is possible to set required
units for distance, temperature and pressure (FPS or SI). The Surveyor could then select
measurement mode like fine, coarse, single or repeated.
When target is sighted, horizontal and vertical angles as well as sloping distances are measured
and by pressing appropriate keys they are recorded along with point number. Heights of
instrument and targets could be keyed in after measuring them with tapes. Then processor
computes various information about the point and displays on screen.
This information was also stored in the electronic notebook. At the end of the day or whenever
electronic note book is full, the information stored is downloaded to computers.
The point data downloaded to the computer could be used for further processing with the use of
software’s like auto civil and auto plotter clubbed with AutoCAD which can be used for plotting
contours at any specified interval and for plotting cross-section along any specified line.
As a result I came to realize the following advantages of using the total station in survey:
• Field work is carried out very fast.
• Accuracy of measurement is high.
• Manual errors involved in reading and recording are eliminated.
• Calculation of coordinates is very fast and accurate. Even corrections for temperature and
pressure are automatically made.
• Computers can be employed for map making and plotting contour and cross-sections.
Contour intervals and scales can be changed in no time.

4.1.3 How AutoCAD software is used in survey

AutoCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) program used for 2-D and 3-D design and drafting.
It contains a complete set of tools that surveyors use to download and process survey
information, perform adjustments on network and traverse data, and import survey points into a
AutoCAD Civil 3D drawing.
While attached at the ministry of land in Busia, I could use the software in:
• Importing Survey Data

I could input survey data from a field book file, which is a text file that contains survey
observation measurements. Typically, you download data from a data collector (GPS), and then
create a field book file to import with the use of Microsoft excel and global mapper.
• Viewing and Editing Survey Data
This involved the use of the Survey tab in Tool space to view and manage survey data, such as
points, setups, directions, and figures on the given work.
• Drawing of parcels of land
Joining the collected coordinate points to display parcels of land as collected during
fieldwork. This could be done by the use of the polyline tool on the toolbar menu to join the
points.
Figure 7: Image showing the joined coordinate points of different parcels of land
• Map digitization by the use of AutoCAD software
This is whereby a map could be scanned and with the use of the AutoCAD software could
digitize the whole image and convert it into digital format.

• Getting parcels of land distances

This is whereby the AutoCAD software with the interaction of various tools on the toolbar could
insert all the distances on the drawn parcels of land in meters to enable the one on the ground
know the exact extend of his parcel of land

4.1.4 How to fill land control board application forms for consent
During my attachment I was also involved in helping clients fill their application forms for the
control board majorly for land subdivision, amalgamation and transfer of land ownership to
another person.

4.1.5 How to use the global mapper software

Global Mapper is a geographic information system (GIS) software package currently developed
by Blue Marble Geographic’s that runs on Microsoft Windows. Global Mapper handles both
vector, raster, and elevation data, and provides viewing, conversion, and other general GIS
features. Global Mapper has an active user community with a mailing list and online forums.
While at the survey department I was shown how to download the collected data by the GPS
with the use of the global mapper and save it in different formats like in our case we were saving
it in drawing format so that could open it with the AutoCAD software and draw the different
parcels of land
4.1.6 How Arc GIS software is used in survey
ArcGIS is a geographic information system (GIS) for working with maps and geographic
information. It is used for creating and using maps, compiling geographic data, analyzing
mapped information, sharing and discovering geographic information, using maps and
geographic information in a range of applications, and managing geographic information in a
database.
While at the survey department the software was used in various occasions which include:
• Georeferencing
It is the process of Aligning geographic data to a known coordinate system so it can be viewed,
queried, and analyzed with other geographic data. Georeferencing may involve shifting, rotating,
scaling, skewing, and in some cases warping, rubber sheeting, or orthorectifying the data.

While attached at survey department I was involved in Georeferencing the scanned images with
the use of Arc GIS software. This was done in line with the collected coordinate points of the
same area on the map.
 • Digitization
While at the survey department I took part in digitizing of the county maps with the use
of the Arc GIS software. This built my skills had learnt in class in relation to digitizing.
• Tracing of parcels of land drawn with AutoCAD
After drawing the parcels of land in AutoCAD we could then open the drawn parcels in
Arc GIS and start to trace the drawn parcels as his could help us in creating a geodatabase
containing different shape files for different fields for example parcel field indicating the
plots of land and another shape files found

4.1.7 Mutation drawing on a light table, Mutation processing and subdivision of plots on a
mutation.
Under the registered land act (commonly referred to as cap 300) the mutation form shows how a
bigger land (mother) mutated into smaller pieces and the details of the
proprietor (names, id number and the signature). It further shows the date the surveying was
done.
It also details the subdivision details (existing roads, LR numbers of the resultant plots and their
areas in hectares). This document is then forwarded to survey of Kenya for purposes of
amending the RIM (Registry Index Map) which basically keeps track of all subdivisions in a
specific area.

The mutation has six pages. Page one contains the plot owners details, page two a sketch of the
plots not to scale, page three the plots drawn to scale and page four for official use. I was
involved in the drawing of plots after subdivision on the mutation forms. This was then followed
by the production of a plan on the same which is then put on a tracing paper. The tracing paper is
then stuck on a light table using masking tape and lights in the table put on. I could then trace the
same on a mutation with existing boundaries put in black and new boundaries in red color. This
was then done on the second and third page of the mutation.

PURPOSE OF THE ATTACHMENT

The purposes of my industrial attachment were as follows:

To gain experience in my career of choice as a surveyor, area of specialization; Land

surveying and mapping and possession of titled deeds .

To get exposed to the kind of equipment expected to find in the industry and to new
technological tools.

To get the chance to put the knowledge gained at the college into practice.

To make contacts with prospective future employers.

 To be well braced with the challenges those come with the career and learn ways of dealing
with the challenges or mitigating them.

To enhance the good relationship between future employers and the College so that they may
contribute positively in bringing up competitive students for the job market.

To market fellow departmental students and Sigalagala students at large as reliable

employees, innovative individuals who are aggressive and ready to deliver at workplaces.

Chapter six
Time
A property that has been in a family for generations has undergone changes that are not reflected
in the original deed. Old survey stakes and witness trees have disappeared. Riverbeds and
streams change channels. The physical evidence upholding the legal land description has simply
vanished into the mists of time.
On top of vanished markers, accommodations for neighbors and other understandings that were
never formally documented can blur the property lines, sometimes catching the current owners
by surprise. Strips of land that have long been in use by everyone around are found to be private
property, or a fence has been placed along an incorrect boundary but never corrected.
2. Weather and Seasonal Changes
Weather and the changing of the seasons present another challenge.
Bright sunshine creates deep shadows, which mask features.
Rain makes surfaces wet, and even when the rain stops, water drips from the trees.
The mud that comes with the rain is difficult to walk in while carrying expensive equipment.
Cold can freeze the surveyor and the lubrication required for the instruments to operate
smoothly. Many of today’s electronic tools have listed “usable” operating temperature ranges
that don’t always match what Mother Nature makes available.
Wind intensifies temperatures and makes holding a prism plumb pole steady nearly impossible.
It blows objects out of trees and off roofs as well.
Most seasons boast of at least one allergenic, slowing the work crew with watery eyes and
sneezing.

3. Tiresome
Surveying practices is tiresome as sun shines on you it causes dizziness and hence you can be out
for the whole day leading to overworking as the supervisor needs you to clear the work in the
same day as they don’t want to return to the filed the following day as they fear to interfere with
their tomorrows programme.
4.Limited resources (Lack of Machines to be used)
During the period of industrial attachment some of the machines are not within the firm so we
were not able to access them ie total station, levels and theodolite hence since the firm had
ordered for them but they are still not in progress.
5.Failing of some machines
Some of the machines are not frequently serviced as a maintenance requirement procedure,
posing a risk of breakdown or in-efficiency in time of need. Sometimes machine like G.P.S can
fail and went off during the practices hence causing inconvenience during work.

RESOLUTION TO CHALLENGES
1.For the Surveyor could be able to identify the original owner of the property as indicated on the
deed,We make sure that we produce the latest search to show the owner y then and accompanied
by a map to identify the original place where the property exists and to indicate the original
boundaries of the parcel.

2. Surveyor makes sure that we observe the weather changes before preparation to field work, if
the ground is field with mud and it is difficult to walk in we are provided with protective boots
to enable us walk in muddy are area and along river bank while carrying out surveying practices.

3. To avoid tiredness and tiresome we were supposed to report early in the office before
departing for the filed work to avoid sunny and rainy and we were advised to work hard before
the weather changes and we did so hence completing the work in early time.

5. The firm had promised to re-order or remind the supplier about the contact so that it may help
the students who are going to be attached next term for them to enjoy the services as provided.

6. The technicians are deployed in the firm for frequent servicing the machines before they are
used or taken out for usage and ensure that before G.P.S is removed from the cabinet they have to
make sure they have additional batteries to support

Chapter eight
FINDINGS

Some of the machines are not frequently serviced as a maintenance requirement procedure,
posing a risk of breakdown or in-efficiency in time of need. The industrial training has made me
to understand how to perform surveying practical in the field. I can now relate my course with
skills required in the market it has equiped me with the best techniques of Surveying such as
Land demarcation ,Subdivision of land ,setting land disputes and drwaing of mutation.
We found out that some families had land disputes which made it hard to carry out some field
work
Some of the field had much conflicts that led to misunderstanding during the field process
Most field were large hence can't be finished to be surveyed thus led to wastage of time
Most families were poor and could not easily get finances to cater for survey fees for the process
Most fields had alot of forest, obstacles bushes and sugarcane plantations
Most survey works are left pending as the company may run short of funds
Some heads of companies do not find it easy to offer attachment as they know students may
require facilitation for some jobs
Some contractors are not ready to clarify some activities when you request them for assistance
The company had few workers yet alot of work is to be done

CONCLUSION.

I achieved the main objective of the attachment and was able to gain experiences and skills in
various fields of study. This included filing, land subdivision and preparation of mutation forms,
land beaconing, settling land disputes, boundary establishment, and preparation of scheme plans.

Chapter nine
RECOMMENDATIONS
The attachment being important to students,,, I recommend that the equipments and machines in
Survey department should frequently be serviced as a preventive measure. This would ensure
they don’t break down and they are in good working condition whenever there is need to use
them.

Students taking Land Survey should also have a feel of drawing courses since Survey career
comes as a package that requires one to have skills in both writing, drawing, plotting and filing
as I learnt during my attachment period.
Asides from the practical lessons we have in the department, they should be made more intense
let's say four hours a week, and probably Survey students should visit field work stations for
orientation before the attachment period just to have a clue of what takes place in there

The lands within accessible routes and those with conflicts should be given last priorities to
avoid wastage of time and resources

Protective and safety clothing should be purchased

Bushes and forests should be cleared before the actual field work is done
Field work should be carried out when the weather patterns are conducive

More workers should be employed since the firm has good and well off survey instrument

Chapter ten
CONCLUSION

A supervised industrial attachment in Ministry of lands on Busia gives the student the
opportunity to apply and put in practice what has been learnt in class

It provides the best ethical field survey and general knowledge to young surveyors

It also provides an opportunity for the students to access their interest and to relate them with the
expectations of working in a highly competitive environment

The training strengthens the linkage between college and industrial institution

The training has instilled in me some integrity like punctuality, submissiveness to taking views
of leaders enhancement in communication skills and project management