📐 Module I: Foundational Survey Techniques & Technical Literacy

“Laying the ground for precision — from instruments to topographical mastery.”

TVET CDACC Unit Code Unit Title Duration (Hours) Credit Factor
LSM/CU/LM/BC/01/5/MA Digital Literacy 40 4
LSM/OS/LM/CC/01/5/MA Engineering Mathematics I 60 6
LSM/OS/LM/CR/01/5/MA Surveying Instrument Operation 70 7
LSM/OS/LM/CC/04/5/MA Principles of Cartography 60 6
LSM/OS/LM/CR/02/5/MA Topographical Survey 150 15

🎯 Why This Module Matters

  • Builds foundational digital and mathematical skills needed in all surveying tasks and software applications.
  • Introduces learners to hands-on instrument handling and real field conditions through operational mastery.
  • Develops topographical and cartographic interpretation which is critical for terrain analysis and mapping outputs.

🛠️ Why It’s Relevant to Land Surveyors

  • This module gives new surveyors practical exposure to the essential tools and techniques used on-site and in-office settings.
  • It establishes the first level of competence in analyzing land features, recording field data, and interpreting survey results.
  • Surveyors gain confidence using instruments, understanding maps, and preparing for advanced computational topics later.

Digital Literacy

Unit Description: 

This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate digital literacy. It involves Operating computer devices, solving tasks using the Office suite, Manage Data and Information, Perform Online
Communication and Collaboration, Apply Cybersecurity Skills, Perform Online Jobs and Apply job entry techniques

Engineering Mathematics I

Unit Description

This unit describes competencies required by a technician to apply a wide range of mathematical skills. It entails; Applying Algebra, Applying Trigonometry and Performing Coordinate Geometry

Principles of Cartography

Unit Description

This unit describes the competencies required by a land surveyor to apply principles of cartography. It involves Applying Cartographic Production Principles, applying map projection principles and Applying Relief Representation Principles.

Surveying Instrument Operation

Unit Description

This unit describes the competencies required by a surveyor to operate linear measuring instruments, to operate angle measuring instruments, to operate height measuring instruments, to operate GNSS equipment and linear-angle measuring survey instruments

Topographical Survey

Unit Description

This unit covers the competencies required by a land surveyor to conduct topographical survey. It involves conducting topographical survey reconnaissance, establishing topographical
control points, collecting topographical features, and preparing topographical map.