Surveying Technology

Level IV

TVET Curriculum Version-I

Based on APRIL 2022, Version- I Occupational
standard

Month, Year
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
 Acknowledgements
The Ministry of Labor and skill wishes to thank and appreciation to MoLS leaders and
experts, Regional Labor and skill/training Bureaus leader, experts, TVET College Deans,
Instructors and industry experts who contribute their time and professional experience to the
development of this Curriculum for surveying technology level III.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................................................................................................................................................1
PREFACE.................................................................................................................................................................................3
1. TVET-PROGRAM DES IGN ..............................................................................................................................1
1.1. TVET-PROGRAM TITLE: S URVEYING TECHNOLOGY LEVEL-IV.............................................1
1.2. TVET- PROGRAM DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................1
1.3. TRAINING PROGRAM S TRUCTUR E..........................................................................................................1
1.1. DURATION OF THE TVET-PROGRAM......................................................................................................4
1.2. QUALIFICATION LEVEL AND CERTIFICATION ................................................................................5
1.3. TARGET GROUPS ...............................................................................................................................................5
1.4. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................5
1.5. MODE OF DELIV ERY ........................................................................................................................................5
1.6. INSTITUTIONAL ASS ESS MENT ...................................................................................................................6
1.7. TVET TEACHERS PROFILE ...........................................................................................................................6
1.8. TRAINING AND ASS ESS MENT METHODOLOGY................................................................................7
3. RES OURCE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 35
4.DEVELOPERS PROFILE ............................................................................................................................................ 36

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 Preface
The reformed TVET-System is an outcome-based system. It utilizes the needs of the labor
market and occupational requirements from the world of work as the benchmark and standard
for TVET delivery. The requirements from the world of work are analyzed and documented –
taking into account international benchmarking – as occupational standards (OS).
In the reformed TVET-System, curricula and curriculum development play an important role
with regard to quality driven comparable TVET-Delivery. The Curricula help to facilitate the
training process in a way, that trainees acquire the set of occupational competences (skills,
knowledge and attitude) required at the working place and defined in the occupational
standards (OS).
This curriculum has been developed by a group of professional experts from different
Regional TVET Bureaus, colleges, Industries, Institutes and universities based on the
occupational standard for surveying Technology Level IV.
The curriculum development process has been actively supported and facilitated by Ministry
of Labor and Skills.

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1. TVET-Program Design
1.1. TVET-Program Title: surveying technology level-IV
1.2. TVET- Program Description
The Program is designed to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude of the trainees
to the standard required by the occupation. The contents of this program are in line with the
occupational standard. The Trainees who successfully completed the Program will be qualified
to work as a surveyor with competencies elaborated in the respective OS. Graduates of the
program will have the required qualification to work in the Economic infrastructure sector in
the field of surveying technology.
The prime objective of this training program is to equip the Trainees with the identified
competences specified in the OS. Graduates are therefore expected read analyze and interpret
Collect and set out surveying data with GNS, Perform Precise Surveying Computations, Read
and Interpret Image Data, Monitor surveying works, Apply GIS Software to manipulate Spatial
Data and Problem-Solving, Prepare urban Base Map, Apply Cost Estimation for Building
Construction and Design Road and Railway in accordance with the performance criteria and
evidence guide described in the OS.
EIS SUR4 01 0422 Collect and set out surveying data with GNS
EIS SUR4 02 0422 Perform Precise Surveying Computations
EIS SUR4 03 0422 Read and Interpret Image Data
EIS SUR4 04 0422 Monitor surveying works
EIS SUR4 05 0422 Apply GIS Software to manipulate Spatial Data and Problem-Solving
EIS SUR4 06 0422 Prepare urban Base Map
EIS SUR4 07 0422 Apply Cost Estimation for Building Construction
EIS SUR4 08 0422 Design Road and Railway

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 1.3. Training Program Structure
Sequences of Learning modules Nominal
Unit of competence  Module Name /Title Duration
Module Code Module Units
(In Hours)
EIS SUR4 01 0422 Collect and set out EIS SUR4 M01 0622 DCollect and set out  GNSS data collection 80
surveying data surveying data with
 Gather GNSS data.
with GNSS GNSS
 data collection process
 Set out basic surveying data
EIS SUR4 02 0422 Perform Precise EIS SUR4 M02 0622 Precise Surveying  survey computation 30
Surveying Computations  Traverse and leveling computation
Computations
 elements of simple circular curve
 circular curve set out
 Finalize tasks
EIS SUR4 03 0422 Read and Interpret EIS SUR4 M03 0622 Read and Interpret  Introduction to basic image data 60
Image Data Image Data  Information from image data
 Interpret digital image
 Interpret digital image

EIS SUR4 04 0422 Monitor EIS SUR4 M04 0622 Monitor surveying  Determine work activities 40
surveying works works  Monitor work performance and
outcomes
 Monitor conduct of route

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 construction surveys
 Monitor construction surveys
 Interpret vertical aerial photographs
EIS SUR4 05 0422 Apply GIS EIS SUR4 M05 0622 GIS Software to  Store spatial data 100
Software to manipulate Spatial  retrieve spatial data
manipulate Spatial Data and Problem-
Data and Problem- Solving  Manage contingencies
Solving  GIS software to query spatial data
 Solve problems using GIS softwar
 reports based on basic spatial
analysis
EIS SUR3 06 0422 Prepare urban EIS SUR4 M06 0622 Urban Base Map  Introduction to Urban Base Map 70
Base Map
 Perform office surveying to capture
base map features
 Organize surveyed data
 Generate Contour line.
 Develop and present a base map
EIS SUR4 03 0422 Apply Cost EIS SUR4 M07 06222 Cost Estimation for  plans and specifications 100
Estimation for Building  physical resource requirements
Building Construction
Construction  Estimated project costs

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EIS SUR4 03 0422 Design Road and EIS SUR4 M08 0622 Design Road and  Org anise resources 80
Railway Railway  Specifications to design roads and
railways
 Road or railway design.
 Design report with work team
 Complete project to clients'
requirements

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 1.1. Duration of the TVET-Program
The Program will have duration of 560-hours including the on school/ Institution training and
on-the-job practice or cooperative training time. Such cooperative training based on realities
of the industry, nature of the occupation, location of the TVET institution, and other factors
will be considered in the training delivery to ensure that trainees acquire practical and
workplace experience.

S.No Module title TVET Institution Cooperati Total Remark

training ve hours
Theory Practical training
Collect and set out surveying 24 32 24 80
1.
data with GNSS
Perform Precise Surveying 12 18 30
2.
Computations
3. Read and Interpret Image Data 18 24 18 60

4. Monitor surveying works 16 24 40

Apply GIS Software to 30 40 30 100
5. manipulate Spatial Data and
Problem-Solving
6. Prepare urban Base Map 21 28 21 70
Apply Cost Estimation for 30 40 30 100
7.
Building Construction
8. Design Road and Railway 24 32 24 80

Total hour 175 238 147 560

Project work title Maximum

one week
N.B. The cooperative training time can be managed for implementations according to the context of the
training environments of the institution.

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 1.2. Qualification Level and Certification
Qualification is a formal certificate issued by an official agency in recognition to that an
individual has been assessed as achieving learning outcomes or competencies to the standard
specified for the qualification title. A qualification confers official recognition of value in the
labour market and in further education and training. Based on the descriptors elaborated on
the Ethiopian National TVET Qualification Framework (NTQF) the qualification of this
specific TVET Program is Certificate IV according to the level. The trainee will be awarded
transcript and the institutional certificate after successfully completing all the modules in the
level.
1.3. Target Groups
Any citizen who meets the entry requirements under items 1.7 and capable of participating in
the training activities is entitled to take part in the Program.

1.4. Entry Requirements

In principle everyone should be able to access training based on the labor market. Hence the
prospective participants of this program are any citizen who possess the entry requirement
directive of the Ministry of Labor and Skills.

1.5. Mode of Delivery

This TVET-Program is characterized as a formal Program on middle level technical skills.
The mode of training delivery is in the institution and co-operative training. Cooperative
training is a model of training by the cooperation of enterprises/industries and TVET
institutions whereby trainees spend much of their time in the enterprises/industries to acquire
industrial knowledge, skills, experiences, and attitudes of the industrial environment and the
remaining time in TVET institutions to acquire basic skills and theoretical concepts.
Therefore, it is necessary to make the TVET sector more effective by strengthening a system of
cooperative training accepted by the industry.
The program will employ different alternatives of cooperative training such as
apprenticeships, internship and trainee ship based on the nature of the occupation, location of
the TVET institutions, and interest of the industry. In addition, in the areas where industry is
not sufficiently available the established production and service centers/learning factories in
TVET institutions will be used as cooperative training places. The Training- Institution and
identified companies should have to take an agreement to co-operate with regard to the
implementation of this program.
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 1.6. Institutional Assessment
Two types of evaluation will be used in determining the extent to which training outcomes
are achieved. The specific training outcomes are stated in the modules. In assessing them,
verifiable and observable indicators and standards shall be used.
The formative assessment is incorporated in the training modules and form part of the
training process. Formative evaluation provides the trainee with feedback regarding success
or failure in attaining training outcomes. It identifies the specific training errors that need to
be corrected, and provides reinforcement for successful performance as well. For the teacher,
formative evaluation provides information for making instruction and remedial work more
effective.
Summative Evaluation the other form of evaluation is given when all the modules in the
program have been accomplished. It determines the extent to which competence have been
achieved. And, the result of this assessment decision shall be expressed in the term of
institutional Assessment implementation guidelines.
Techniques or tools for obtaining information about trainees’ achievement include oral or
written test, demonstration and on-site observation.
1.7. TVET Teachers Profile
The teachers conducting this particular TVET Program are B Level and above who have
satisfactory practical experiences or equivalent qualifications.

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 1.8. Training and Assessment methodology
The program is delivered using a variety of training methods. The table below shows training and assessment methodology for non-impaired
trainees and with reasonable adjustment for impaired trainees. In addition, as per the nature of the module title the trainer can use recommended
and possible training and assessment methodology.
Learning Methods:
For none Reasonable Adjustment for Trainees with Disability (TWD)
impaired trainees Low Vision Deaf Hard of hearing Physical impairment
Lecture-  Provide large print text  Assign sign language interpreter  Organize the class  Organize the class room
discussion  Prepare the lecture in Audio/video  Arrange the class room seating to room seating seating arrangement to be
 Organize the class room seating be conducive for eye to eye contact arrangement to be accessible for wheelchairs
arrangement to be accessible to trainees  Make sure the luminosity of the accessible to trainees users.
 Write short notes on the black/white light of class room is kept  Speak loudly  Facilitate and support the
board using large text  Introduce new and relevant  Ensure the attention trainees who have severe
 Make sure the luminosity of the light of vocabularies of the trainees impairments on their upper
class room is kept  Use short and clear sentences  Present the lecture in limbs to take note
 Use normal tone of voice  Give emphasis on visual lecture and video format  Provide Orientation on the
 Encourage trainees to record the lecture ensure the attention of the trainees  Ensure the attention physical feature of the work
in audio format  Avoid movement during lecture of the trainees shop
 Provide Orientation on the physical time
feature of the work shop  Present the lecture in video format
 Summarize main points  Summarize main points
Demonstration  Conduct close follow up  use Sign language interpreter  Illustrate in clear &  Facilitate and support the
 Use verbal description  Use video recorded material short method trainees having severe upper
 Provide special attention in the process  Ensure attention of the trainees  Use Video recorded limbs impairment to operate
of guidance  Provide structured training material equipments/ machines
 facilitate the support of peer trainees  Show clear and short method  Ensure the attention of  Assign peer trainees to assist
 Prepare & use simulation  Use gesture the trainees  Conduct close follow up
 provide tutorial support  provide tutorial  provide tutorial support
(if necessary) support (if necessary
(if necessary)

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Group discussion  Facilitate the integration of trainees with  Use sign language interpreters  Facilitate the  Introduce the trainees with
group members  Facilitate the integration of trainees integration of trainees their peers
 Conduct close follow up with group members with group members
 Introduce the trainees with other group  Conduct close follow up  Conduct close follow
member  Introduce the trainees with other up
 Brief the thematic issues of the work group member  Introduce the trainees
with other group
member
 Inform the group
members to speak
loudly
Exercise  Conduct close follow up and guidance  Conduct close follow up and  Conduct close follow  Assign peer trainees
 Provide tutorial support if necessary guidance up and guidance  Use additional nominal
 provide special attention in the process  Provide tutorial support if  Provide tutorial hours if necessary
necessary support if necessary
 provide special attention in the  provide special
process/practical training attention in the
 Introduce new and relevant process/ practical
vocabularies training
 prepare the assignment questions in large  Use sign language interpreter  Provide briefing
Indivi dual text  Provide briefing /orientation on the /orientation on the
assignment  Encourage the trainees to prepare and assignment assignment
submit the assignment in large texts  Provide visual recorded material  Provide visual
 Make available recorded assignment recorded material
questions
 Facilitate the trainees to prepare and
submit the assignment in soft or hard
copy

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Assessment Methods:
Interview  Use sign language interpreter  Speak loudly  Use written response as an
 Ensure or conform whether the proper  Using sign language option for the trainees having
communication was conducted with the interpreter if necessary speech challenges
trainee through the service of the sign
language interpreter
 Use short and clear questioning
 Time extension
Written  Prepare the exam in large texts  Prepare the exam using short  Prepare the exam using  Use oral response as an option
test  Use interview as an option if sentences, multiple choices, True or short sentences, multiple to give answer for trainees
necessary False, matching and short answers choices, true or false, having severe upper limb
 Prepare the exam in audio format  Avoid essay writing matching and short impairment
 Assign human reader  Time extension answers if necessary.  Time extension for trainees
 (if necessary) having severe upper limb
 Time extension impairment
Demonstratio  Brief the instruction or provide  Use sign language interpreter  Provide activity based  Provide activity based
n/Observation them in large text  Brief on the instruction of the exam assessment assessment
 Time extension  Provide activity-based/ practical  Brief on the instruction  Conduct close follow up
assessment method of the exam  Time extension
 Time extension  Use loud voice
 Time extension

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 2. Learning modules
EIS SUR4 M01 0622: Set out surveying data with
Module Code and Title
GNSS
Nominal Duration: 80 Hours

Module Description: This module of competency specifies the outcomes required collecting and
setting out basic surveying data using GNSS and to be able to use suitable software to communicate with
a GPS receiver. It requires the ability to combine technical application in a team environment with sound
communication skills and It requires the ability to plan and execute the collection and set out operation, in
a team environment, often in the lead role.
Training Outcomes
At the end of the module the trainee will be able to attain the following training objectives:
 Prepare for GNSS data collection.
 Gather GNSS data.
 Finalise data collection process
 Set out basic surveying data

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 Module unit:
Unit ONE: GNSS data collection
1.1 GNSS plan and survey terminology
1.2 GNSS surveying techniques
1.3 GP S equipment Specification

Unit Two: GNSS data collection

2.1. PPE and risk management processes

2.2 method of data collection

2.2.1 Point positioning

2.2.2 Relative positioning

2.3.Reference system
Unit Three : data processing

3.2.1 Process data using GPS software

3.2.2 store GPS data
3.3.3 set out GPS data

Learning Methods:

 Lecture
 Group discussion
 Demonstration
 Problem based learning
 Field visit
 Brainstorming
Assessment Methods:

 Written test
 Oral questioning
 Practical demonstration
 Presentation
 Project work
 Observation in prepared checklist
 Direct observed practice
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 Assessment Criteria:
During the assessment the evidence must show that the trainee…..
Unit one: Unit one: Introduction to GNSS.
 Define survey terminology
 APPLY GNSS surveying techniques
Unit Two: GNSS data collection
 Identify GPS equipment
 Manage and identify risk
 Apply positioning mode
 Collect point and relative positioning data
 Identify reference system
Unit Three: Finalise the collection process
 Apply GPS software
 Store and access GPS data
 Identify methods of set out GPS data
 Set out GPS data

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 Module Code and Title
EIS SUR4 M02 0622 Surveying Computations

Nominal Duration: 30 Hours

Module Description: This module specifies the outcomes required to solve surveying and engineering-
related problems. It requires the ability to identify, analyse and evaluate data to perform Precise surveying
computations and supports the application of sound communication, error analysis problem-solving and time
management skills, and a sound understanding of technology.
Training Outcomes
At the end of the module the trainee will be able to attain the following training objectives:
 Perform survey computation
 Perform traverse and leveling computation
 Compute elements of simple circular curve
 Perform circular curve setout
 Finalize tasks
Module unit:
Unit one: survey computation
1.1. Define survey computation
1.2. Types of survey computation
Unit TWO : Traverse and leveling computation
2.1 Traverse
2.1.1. Unit conversation
2.1.2.Directional angles
2.1.3. Theodolite
2.1.4. Computation
2.2 leveling
2.2.1. Differential leveling
2.2.2. Computation
Unit three: CURVES
3.1 Introduction to CIRCULAR CURVE

3.1.1. Types of circular curve

3.1.2. Elements of simple circular curve
3.1.3. Computation
3.1.4. Set out simple circular curve
3.2 documentation

Learning Methods:

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  Lecture
 Group discussion
 Demonstration
 Role playing
 Problem based learning
 Field visit
 Brainstorming

Assessment Methods:

 Written test
 Oral questioning
 Practical demonstration
 Presentation
 Observation in prepared checklist
 Objective structured clinical examination
 Direct observed practice

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 Assessment Criteria:
During the assessment the evidence must show that the trainee…..
Unit 1: Survey Computation
 Apply Survey Computation
 Identify Types of Survey Computation
Unit 2: Traverse
 Convert measured unites
 Identify And Measure Directional Angles
 Perform Agular Measurement
 Apply Computation
Unit 3: Leveling
 Identify Types of Leveling
 Apply differential levelling
 Compute Elevation
Unit 4 Curves
 Identify types of circular curves
 Perform Computation
 Set out circular curve
 Prepare Document

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 Module Code and Title EIS SUR2 M03 0622 Read and Interpret Image Data

Nominal Duration: 60Hours

Module Description:
This module of competency specifies the outcomes required to interpret information from
various types of image data. It requires the ability to identify, analyze and evaluate image data to
fulfill project requirements. Functions would be carried out under limited supervision and within
organizational guidelines
This module of competency specifies the outcomes required to enhance and process image data
using digital techniques. The module covers using remote sensing software to manipulate,
enhance, classify and process data to reveal geographic patterns and relationships and improve
resolution. Image data can be digital, multi spectral scanner, or radar.
Training Outcomes
At the end of the module the trainee will be able to attain the following training objectives:-
1. Understand basic image data.
2. Process and Calculate information from image data.
3. Interpret and Finalize digital image enhancement tasks

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 Module unit:
Unit one: Basic principles of image data
1.1. types of image data
1.2. principles of image data
1.3. sources of image data
1.4. formats of image data
1.5. Properties of image data
1.6. accesses Spatial reference system
Unit two: Information gathering from image data.
2.1 Calculate data
2.2 Clarify features and project specifications.
2.3 Ground control targets for photographic maps.
2.4 Classify and analyze Image data
2.5 Scale of digital and hard copy image data.
2.6 Principles of image data Problems solving
Unit three: Interpret digital image
3.1 Interpret features by stroboscopic

3.2 Information from images data

3.3 Building digital image

Unit four: Interpret digital image

3.4 Interpret features by stroboscopic

3.1 Information from images data

3.2 Identify Image Data

3.3 digital image

Learning Methods:

 Lecture
 Group discussion
 Demonstration
 Role playing
 Problem based learning
 Brainstorming

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 Assessment Methods:

 Written test
 Oral questioning
 Practical demonstration
 Presentation
 Project work
 Observation in prepared checklist
 Direct observed practice
Assessment Criteria:
During the assessment the evidence must show that the trainee…..
Unit 1:-Introduction to image data.
1.1 Identify types of image data
1.2 Apply principles of image data
1.3 Identify sources of image data
1.4 Define different formats of image data
1.5 Define Properties of different types of image data
1.6 Accesses Spatial reference systems
1.7 update Skills and knowledge
Unit two:- Interpret digital images
2.1 Clarify features and project specifications.
2.2 Apply Ground control targets for photographic maps.
2.3 Classify and analyze Image data
2.4 determine Scale of digital and hard copy image data.

2.5 apply Principles of image data Problem solving

Unit three: Interpret digital image

3.1 Information from images data

3.2 Identify Image Data problems and resolve

3.3 Finalize and tasks of digital image

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 Module Code and Tite EIS SUR4 04 0622 Monitor surveying works

Nominal Durassions: 40Hours

Module Description:
This module specifies the competency required to carry out supervision of surveying activities such as
establishing/marking legal boundaries of properties, utility rights- of –way, rout ways, and etc. This unit
covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required in planning and organizing work. It may be applied to a
small independent operation or to a section of a large organization.

Training Outcome
At the end of the module the trainee will be able to attain the following training objectives:
 Determine work activities
 Monitor work performance and outcomes
 Monitor conduct of route construction surveys
 Monitor construction surveys
 Interpret vertical aerial photographs
Module unit:

Unit one: Introduction to work activities

1.1 surveying work instruction

2.1 Scope of work
3.1 Organize team work
4.1 Work place Communication
5.1 evaluation system
Unit two : Monitor work performance and outcomes
2.1 Environmental regulations and safety procedures
2.2 Work for standards.
2.3 Perform surveying tasks
2.4 Tools and equipment
2.5 Specifications and quality requirements
2.6 Data documentation
Unit three: monitor Route construction surveys
3.1 geometric design parameters
3.2 Check grade and slope stake
3.3 Alignments and placing of structure
3.4 Organizational requirements
3.5 Safety equipment and guide line
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 Learning Methods:

 Lecture
 Group discussion
 Demonstration
 Problem based learning
 Brainstorming

Assessment Methods:

 Written test
 Oral questioning
 Practical demonstration
 Presentation
 Observation in prepared checklist
 Objective structured clinical examination
 Direct observed practice

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 Assessment Criteria:
During the assessment the evidence must show that the trainee…..
Unit 1: workplace procedures.
 apply workplace procedures
 Identify common workplace hazards
 Apply work place communication
 Evaluate systems
 Organize team work
Unit 2: occupational safety arrangement
 Apply Environmental regulations and safety procedures
 Identify Work for standards.
 Perform surveying tasks
 Apply Specifications and quality requirements
 Select Tools and equipment
 Document data
Unit three: monitor Route construction survey
 Identify geometric design parameters
 Check grade and slope stake
 Determine Alignments and placing of structure
 Apply Organizational requirements
 Apply Safety equipment and guide line
 identify Methods of construction data collection
Unit Four :Interpret vertical aerial photographs
 Check position of point
 Trace features from aerial photograph
 Determine map and ground distance

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 EIS SUR4 M05 0622 GIS Software
Module Code and Title

Nominal Duration: 100 Hours

Module Description: This module specifies the outcomes required to store and retrieve spatial data
from a range of storage media, including digital or hard copy storage and apply Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) software to resolve problems, using spatial and a spatial data in an integrated manner.
Training Outcomes
At the end of the module the trainee will be able to:
 Store spatial data.
 Access and retrieve spatial data.
 Manage contingencies.
 Use GIS software to query spatial data.
 Solve problems using GIS software.
 Produce reports based on basic spatial analysis.
 Archive data.
Module unit:
Unit One: Store spatial data
1.1 Creating data index
1.2 Compiling and recording data storage Administrative and legal requirements
1.3 Record and index data
1.4 Back upping spatial data according to organizational guidelines.
1.5 Storing spatial data Method of organizational guidelines.
1.6 Ensuring distribution method and current data is available.
1.7 Updating Skills and knowledge in data storage and retrieval processes.
Unit Two: Access and retrieve spatial data
2.1 Using index system to locate spatial data source.
2.2 Not editing Source data, kept as it was
2.3 Translating Spatial data into required format
Unit Three: Manage contingencies
3.1 Considering all reasonable contingencies
3.2 Developing a risk management plan to possible anticipated problems
3.3 Implementing Contingency plans are where necessary

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 Unit Four: Use GIS software to query spatial data

Learning Methods:
 Lecture
 Group discussion
 Demonstration
 Simulation
 Field visit
 Brainstorming
Assessment Methods:
 Written test
 Oral questioning
 Practical demonstration
 Observation in the prepared checklist
4.1 Updates, accessed, read, interpret, and edited spatial data
4.2 Display spatial information entities and attributes
4.3 Generating summary results of attribute queries
4.4 Presenting spatial data graphically
4.5 Applying Univar ate statistics to explore the dataset
4.6 Solving routine spatial data problems
4.7 Using keyboard and computer hardware equipment
4.8 Updating skills and knowledge in GIS software.
Unit Five: Solve problems using GIS software
5.1 Adjusting existing spatial and non-spatial data
5.2 Combining spatial layers data to solve problems used to appropriate software
5.3 Solving problems used in spatial overlay techniques
5.4 Testing cartographic integrity and validated
Unit Six: Produce reports based on basic spatial analysis
6.1.Integrating maps or plans into project reports.
6.2.Incorporating results, summary statistics, and graphs into a project.
6.3.Adhering to legal and ethical requirements
Unit Seven: Archive data
7.1 Manipulating spatial dataset to be archived
7.2 Creating metadata according to industry standards.
7.3 Storing and archiving new and existing spatial data

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 Assessment Criteria:
Unit One: Store spatial data
• Identify Method of spatial data storage
 created Data index
 Recorded Administrative and legal requirements for data.
 Backed up Spatial data..
 updated Skills and knowledge
Unit Two: Access and retrieve spatial data
 Identify Source data
 Spatial data is translated into required format where necessary.
Unit Three: Manage contingencies
 All reasonable contingencies are considered
 All possible solutions to anticipated problems are taken in the development of a risk
management plan.
 Contingency plans are implemented where necessary.

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 Unit Four: Use GIS software to query spatial data
 Apply Interpreted and edited spatial data.
 Entity and attribute queries of spatial data are used to generate summary results.
 Entity and attribute queries are applied when using univariate statistics to explore the dataset.
 Perform Keyboard and computer hardware
 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in GIS software.
Unit Five: Solve problems using GIS software
 Existing spatial and non-spatial data is adjusted to integrate with new data to meet
documentation and reporting requirements and to add to personal learning and organizational
intelligence.
 Spatial overlay techniques are used to solve problems and generate results pertaining to the
spatial project as specified by relevant personnel.
 Cartographic integrity is tested and validated to solve accuracy and quality problems.
Unit Six: Produce reports based on basic spatial analysis
 Map or plans are integrated into project reports.
 Results, summary statistics and graphs from a mapping application are incorporated into a
project.
 Legal and ethical requirements are adhered to according to organizational guidelines.
Unit Seven: Archive data
 Spatial dataset to be archived is manipulated where necessary to ensure completeness.
 Metadata is created according to accepted industry standards.
 New and existing spatial data is stored and archival details are recorded according to
organizational guidelines.

Module Code and Title EIS SUR4M M06 0622 Urban Base Map

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 Nominal Duration: 70 Hours
Module Description: This module of competence covers the knowledge, skills and attitude
required to collect, interpret, sketch, draw, organize and output urban base map using GNSS, Total
station equipment and GIS software. It requires the ability to combine technical applications to
organize and prepare base map for urban, local/ structural planning, Basic plan and other land-
related applications in a team environment with sound communication skills.
Training Outcomes
At the end of the module the trainee will be able to attain the following training objectives:
 Perform office surveying to capture base map features
 Prepare and Perform base map features survey
 Organize surveyed data
 Generate Contour line.
 Develop and present a base map
Module unit:
Unit one: Principles of Urban Base Map
1.1 .Base map
1.2 Work instructions
1.2. Safety requirements
1.3. equipment select
Unit two: Perform office surveying to capture base map features
2.1. Basic map features
2.2.1. Manmade features
2.2.2.Natural features
2.2.3.Terrain relief
2.3. Extract Ortho-photo/ High-Resolution Satellite image
2.4. image preprocessing
2.2. Ground control point (GCP)
2.3. Geo-Reference and projection
2.4. prepare Surveying sketches

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 Unit three:- Organize surveyed data
3.1. Prepare Field notes.
3.2 .Job requirements
3.2.1 spot heights
3.2.2.contours,and hachure
3.3. precision of surveying requirement
3.4. Feature coding
3.4.1. Legend.
3.4.2.north arrow,
3.4.3.scale, coordinate system and datum
3.5. Identify features
Unit four: Generate Contour line.
4.1 Spatial data
4.2 Basic reference data collection.
4.2.1. Bearing,
4.2.2. distance,
4.2.3. area
4.2.4. spot heights
4.3. Process spatial data (GIS) soft ware
Unit five: Develop and present a base map
5.1 Base map
5.1.1. Title block, scale bar,
5.1.2. North point,
5.1.3. Legend, symbols

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 Learning Methods:

 Lecture
 Group discussion
 Demonstration
 Role playing
 Problem based learning
 Field visit
 Brainstorming

Assessment Methods:

 Written test
 Oral questioning
 Practical demonstration
 Presentation
 Direct observed practice

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 Module Code and Title EIS SUR4 07 0422 Cost estimations for construction work.

Nominal Duration: 100 hours

Module Description:This module covers the outcomes required to establish the estimated costs
associated with the acquisition of materials and labor on building and construction sites together
with the application of relevant overhead costs and margins.
This modulesupports the needs of estimators, builders, managers and trade contractors within the
construction industry who have a responsibility for producing estimated costs for labor, materials,
overheads and on-costs on various residential and commercial construction projects within their
scope of work as a trade contractor or builder.
Training Outcomes
At the end of the module the trainee will be able to:
 Prepare to make sketches and drawings.
 Prepare design and drawings.
 Develop estimated project costs.
Module unit:
Unit one: plans and specifications.
1.1 Project plan and specifications
1.2 Measurements and Quantities.
1.3 Estimate project costs.
1.3.1 labor cost
1.3.2 administrative costs
1.3.3 Overheads cost
1.3.4 Materials cost
1.3.5 Waste removal fees
1.3.6 Fuels, lubricants, consumables
1.3.7 Communications costs
Unit Three: physical resource requirements.
3.1 Physical resource specifications
3.2 Calculating lists of materials.
3.3 Contracts agreement
Unite Four: Estimated project costs.
4.1 Estimates of unit costs.
4.2.1 Tiling per square meter /cross-section
4.2.2 Painting per square meter
4.2.3 Masonry walls per meter square and meter quipped
4.2.4 Construction cost per square meter and meter quipped
4.2.5 Installation of sanitary ware per unit
4.2.6 Laying of foundation per meter
4.2.7 Laying of slabs per meter square
4.2.8 Installation of pipes per mete
4.2.9 Laying of steel tray roofing per meter square
4.2 Lump sum project costs

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 Learning Methods

 Lecture
 Group discussion
 Demonstration
 Field visit
 Brainstorming

Assessment Methods:

 Written test
 Oral questioning
 Practical demonstration
 Observation in prepared checklist

Assessment Criteria:

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 Unit one: plans and/or specifications.
 Identifying appropriate plans and drawings.
 Reading and understanding project plans and specifications.
 Interpreting levels, heights, gradients and other measurements.
 Making and quantities measurements from plans and specifications.
 Applying company overhead recovery and margins.
 Calculate completed estimated project costs for inclusion in a tender or bill.
Unit Two: Calculate labor costs.
 Identify the types and numbers of appropriate on-site personnel and estimate the time
required on-site
 Calculating the labor hours for non-contract elements of on-site work.
 Calculating the costs or rates for required on-site work.
Unit Three: physical resource requirements.
 Identifying physical resource requirements.
 Producing and quantities lists of materials calculated.
 Established quantities against project or standard construction contracts.
 Obtained supplier prices for materials and consumables.
 Identifying and costs Plant or equipment requirements.
Unit Four: Develop estimated project costs.
 Selecting and applying appropriate labor rates and material costs.
 Determining and applying estimates of unit costs, as appropriate.
 Identifying and applying costs to the project of Work Cover, environmental protection
agency requirements, seeking approvals, waste management site fees and other statutory
or additional costs.

Module Code and Title EIS SUR4 M08 0422 Design Road and Railway

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 Nominal Duration: 80 Hours
Module Description: This module of competency specifies the outcomes required to design and
set out basic roads, railways and associated engineering structures. It requires the ability to
undertake all aspects of survey design from understanding client and registered surveyor
requirements and the special characteristics of a given site, to applying relevant legal and
statutory requirements to the design. The selection of appropriate equipment and procedures is
essential to performing the task safely and efficiently.
This module of competency supports the application of self- management, accuracy and problem-
solving skills; designing data and implementing specifications; and high- level understanding of
technology. The skills and knowledge acquired upon completion of this unit would support the
needs of employees in surveying.
Training outcome
At the end of the module the trainee will be able to attain the following training objectives:
 Follow Specifications to design roads and railways.
 Conduct road or railway design.
 Design report with work team.
 Complete Project to clients' requirements

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 Module Unit:
Unit one: Organise resources.
1.1. Road and Rail way
1.2. Tools equipment
1.3. Characteristic of equipment and environment.
Unit Two: Specifications to design roads and railways.
2.1.Objective, principal work activities
2.2. Types of Road or railway
2.3. Road design Calculations plan
Unit three: Road or railway design.
3.1. Calculation road design
3.2. design Vertical alignment
3.3. Plot design
3.3.1. Plot design cross-section
3.3.2. plots long section design
3.4. Report information
3.5. Legislative requirements of road.
Unit four: Design report with work team.
4.1. components surveying data
4.2. requirements of road and railway design
Unit five: Complete project to clients' requirements.
5.1. survey plots
5.2. check Complete work
5.3. documentation
Learning Methods:

 Lecture
 Group discussion
 Demonstration
 Role playing
 Problem based learning
 Field visit
 Brainstorming

Assessment Methods:

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  Written test
 Oral questioning
 Practical demonstration
 Presentation
 Direct observed practice

Assessment Criteria:
During the assessment the evidence must show that the trainee…..
Unit one: Organise resources.
 Identify Road and Rail way
 Identify road and rail way equipment
Unit Two: Specifications to design roads and railways.
 Identify Objective, principal work activities
 Identify Types of Road or railway
 analysis Road design Calculations plan
Unit three: Road or railway design.
 Design Vertical alignment
 Plot design
 Report information
 Legislative requirements of road.
Unit four: Design report with work team.
 Identify components of surveying data
 design road and railway
Unit five: Complete project to clients' requirements.
5.1. Collect survey plots
5.2. check Complete work
5.3. documentation data

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 3. Resource Requirements

Item Category/Item Description/ Specifications Quantity Recommended

No. Ratio
(Item: Trainee)
A. Learning Materials
TTTLM prepared by the
1. TTLM 25 1:1
trainer
Principles of (Frederic E. Giesecke 1
Engineering Graphics, Alva Mitchell, Henry Cecil
Robert Olin Loving, John
2. Survey research method 1:3
Drawing, 1990, Tenth Edition,
Survey methodology
Warren J. Luz adder, John M.
Fundamentals of Duff, Prentice Hall Macmillan,
Engineering
3. Handout 15 1:2
4. Manual 5 1:5
Learning Facilities &
B.
Infrastructure
1. Class room 7x9 25
2. Field 25
3.
C. Consumable Materials
1 Chalk Set 25
2 Marker Set 25
A1 A2 A3 A4 Transparent
3 Different type of paper 25
paper
Pen and pencil
Color pencil
D. Tools and Equipments
1 Computer Dell 1:5
2 lcd-projector Dell 1:25
3 Display board 1:25
4 INK 1:25

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 6. Theodolites Sokia or lyka 1:5
7. Staff and staff level sokia 1:5
8. Pegs steal 1:5
9. Calculators Sccontific casio 1:5
10. Set squares Fabric castel 1:5
11. T-square Fabric castel 1:5
12. Level Sokia or layka 1:5
14. Tape Standard 100m 1:5
15. String 100m 1:5
16. String level Csintific cassio 1:5
17. Wood/metal square Sokia or layka 1:5
18. Profile board Faber castel 1:1
19. White ash Faber castel 1:1
20. Nail 100m 1:1
22. Hammer Naomi brand 1:5
23. Saw Stanly 450mm 1:1
24. Axe Dirigo belt axe 1:1
26. Water level Naomi 1:1
27. Theodolites Claw hammer 1:2
28. Staff and staff level Stanly 450mm 1:1
29. Pegs Dirigo belt axe 1:1
30. Calculators Silver line 633586 1:1
31. Set squares 1800x850mm 1:1
32. T-square Digital 1:3
33. Level World map 1:3
34 Range pole 1800x1800mm 1:5
35 Tape 100 1:5
36. Monument 20x20cm 1:20
37. radiography Rostering 1:5
38. Aerial photographs standard 1:5
39. Mirror Stereoscope sokia 1:5
40. Pocket Stereoscope sokia 1:2
42. printer HP 1:5
43 Engineering scale Deli 8930 1:1
44 Gps softwear Spectra survey/GIS 1:4
45 remot sensing image 1:2
46 hand heald gps gharmi 72h/sokia 1:3

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 4. Developers profile

No Name Qualificati Field of Study Organization/ Mobile E-mail

on (Level) Institution number
1 ADDIS SHIMELIS BSC surveying technology athlete kenensa polly 0920165853 [email protected]
technic college
2 NOAH WONDIMU BSC civil engeneering Entoto polly technic 0912688895 [email protected]
college
3 HILINA BOGALE BSC surveying technology tegibareid polly technic 0911756105 [email protected]
college
4 MELAK LAKE BSC surveying technology B/polly technic college 0918131067 [email protected]
5 ANUWAR MOHAMMED BSC surveying technology W/S/P/T/college 0914073639 [email protected]
6 TADEME KIFLU BSC surveying technology general winget polly 0910566027 [email protected]
technic college
7 EGIGAYEHU GIZACHEW MSC Contruction manage Hossaena polly technic 0912141058
college
8 TADESSE BOLTANA MA curriculum & snnprs tvet bureau- 0916841256 [email protected]
traionee curriculum
instruction
development expert

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