🧾 Module III: Ethics, Law, and Cadastral Surveying

“From the rulebook to the boundary line — professionalism meets precision in the field.”

TVET CDACC Unit Code Unit Title Duration (Hours) Credit Factor
LSM/OS/LM/BC/04/5/MA Entrepreneurial Skills 40 4
LSM/OS/LM/BC/03/5/MA Work Ethics and Practices 40 4
LSM/OS/LM/CC/03/5/MA Engineering Mathematics III 50 5
LSM/OS/LM/CC/05/5/MA Principles of Land Law I 60 6
LSM/OS/LM/CR/05/5/MA Cadastral Survey 180 18

🎯 Why This Module Matters

  • Teaches professionalism and ethical standards that govern surveying conduct in Kenya and globally.
  • Equips learners with legal foundations critical in resolving land disputes and conducting cadastral surveys.
  • Introduces entrepreneurial thinking for those interested in launching or managing survey consultancies.

📌 Why It’s Relevant to Land Surveyors

  • Cadastral surveying is the legal backbone of all land ownership and registration work.
  • Surveyors are custodians of public trust — ethical practice and legal understanding ensure responsible work.
  • Entrepreneurial and mathematical insights empower learners to lead projects and businesses confidently.

Cadastral Survey

Unit Description

This unit covers the competencies required by a land surveyor to conduct cadastral survey. It includes conducting cadastral survey reconnaissance, establishing cadastral survey control points, conducting boundary survey, and
preparing cadastral plan.

Engineering Mathematics III

Unit Description

This unit describes competencies required by a technician to apply a wide range of mathematical skills, applying statistics and probability, applying vector theory and applying matrixes.

Entrepreneurial Skills

Unit Description: 

This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship. It involves demonstrating an understanding of financial literacy, applying entrepreneurial concepts identifying entrepreneurship
opportunities, applying business legal aspects, developing business innovative strategies, and developing business plans.

Principles of Land Law I

Unit Description

This unit covers the competencies required by a land surveyor to apply principles of land laws. It involves identifying land laws, verifying land ownership, and applying land laws governing land transactions.

Work Ethics and Practices

Unit Description: 

This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves the ability to: conduct self-management, promote ethical work practices and values, promote teamwork, maintain professional and personal development, apply
problem-solving, and promote customer care.