How a Survey is Completed

How a Survey is Completed

(ce broker #20-919244 Formerly TREC #7724)

1      Introduction

1.1    Purpose of Course

This course will introduce the learners to how surveys are competed, both historically and in the modern era. This course provides 2 hours of continuing education for Realtors.

1.2    Course Description

Discrepancies are inevitable when comparing any surveys. These discrepancies compound when dealing with aged surveys. This course teaches Realtors to recognize the limitations of older surveys and thereby assist their clients to manage their expectations when relying upon them.

1.3    Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may be expected to explain to a client why a boundary survey differs from one surveyor to another.

1.4    Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

  • English language skills
  • Basic math skills

1.5    Delivery Methods

This course is divided into 2 – 1-hour modules. Each module is comprised of individual lessons conveying information required for subsequent lessons.

Delivery of information takes place in a classroom setting as an interactive lecture. Graphic augmentation of the lecture content uses Prezi, PowerPoint, or slides/handouts. (Instructor will modify depending on available technology in the room.

2      Course Overview

2.1    Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate information, the participant should be able to:

  • Determine the era of origin of a legal description.
  • Identify potential issues that can arise from old surveys.
  • Describe the methods utilized in surveying.
  • Explain the reasons why surveys are not identical.

2.2    Learning Environment

The course will be offered in any venue that “contains adequate space, seating, and equipment” (TREC Rule 1260-05-.03(1)(b)) and not prohibited by TREC Rule 1260-05-.06(1)(a) “conducted in a facility which is also utilized for conducting business of a broker or brokerage firm.”

The layout and availability of equipment will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper handouts.

2.3    Course Outline

Module/Lesson Objective
Module 1: Field Methods The leaners should be able to explain the various units of distance and angular measure, the technology used to determine them, and the level of accuracy of each.
Lesson 1: Distances The participants should be able to:

·         Identify the various measurement units employed for describing distances.

·         Explain what typical methods surveyors employed to obtain measurements in each unit.

·         Discuss the importance of significant digits concerning measurements.
Lesson 2: Angles The participants should be able to:

·         Identify the degree of accuracy in an angular measurement from the number of places utilized.

·         Explain what typical methods surveyors employed to obtain measurements at differing accuracies.
Summary
Module/Lesson Objective
Module 2: Office Methods Learners should be able to discuss the effect each era’s methods of calculations and drafting has on the accuracy of a survey.
Lesson 1: Calculations The participants should be able to:

·         Explain the historical and modern methods employed to calculate property information in the office and field.

·         Discuss the limitations of historic methods of calculations.
Lesson 2: Drafting The participants should be able to:

·         Differentiate between hand-drawn, assisted drawing, and computer aided drafting.

·         Discuss the inherent inaccuracies in hand drafting.
Lesson 3: Summary The participants should be able to:

·         Explain how survey age affects accuracy.

·         Explain how various factors contribute to the differences in surveys.
Summary

2.4    Approximate Module Duration

Module Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Field Methods 50
Module 2: Office Methods 50
Total Module Duration 100 minutes

2.5    Approximate Course Duration

Total duration for the “How a survey is completed” course is 2 hours (100 minutes of instruction with 20 minutes of breaks).

3      Detailed Design

3.1    Module 1: Field Methods

Module Objective: The leaners should be able to explain the various units of distance and angular measure, the technology used to determine them, and the level of accuracy of each.

Lesson 1: Distances
Lesson Objective: The participants should be able to identify the various measurement units employed for describing distances, explain what typical methods surveyors employed to obtain measurements in each unit, and discuss the importance of significant digits concerning measurements.
Topic Objective Instructional Activities
Topic 1: The participants should be able to:

·         Identify the various measurement units employed for describing distances.

·         Explain what typical methods surveyors employed to obtain measurements in each unit.

·         Discuss the importance of significant digits concerning measurements.

 Explain:

·         With visual aids, discuss the progression of measurement tools from ancient to modern.

·         Detail the various units of measures and their conversion factors.

·         Explain the significance of significant digits regarding descriptions.

Activity:

Given various measurements, ask students to identify the possible age of a measurement and the probable tool utilized to determine it.
Summary
Lesson 2: Angles
Lesson Objective: The participants should be able to identify the degree of accuracy in an angular measurement from the number of places utilized and explain what typical methods surveyors employed to obtain measurements at differing accuracies.
Topic Objective Instructional Activities
Topic 1: The participants should be able to:

·         Identify the degree of accuracy in an angular measurement from the number of places utilized.

·         Explain what typical methods surveyors employed to obtain measurements at differing accuracies.

 Explain:

·         With visual aids, discuss the progression of angular measurement tools from ancient to modern.

·         Detail the various accuracies of annotated measurements.

Activity:

Have the students ascertain the possible originating equipment for various angular annotations.
Summary

3.2    Module 2: Office Methods

Module Objective: Learners should be able to discuss the effect each era’s methods of calculations and drafting has on the accuracy of a survey.

Lesson 1: Calculations
Lesson Objective: The participants should be able to explain the historical and modern methods employed to calculate property information in the office and field and discuss the limitations of historic methods of calculations.
Topic Objective Instructional Activities
Topic 1: The participants should be able to:

·         Explain the historical and modern methods employed to calculate property information in the office and field.

·         Discuss the limitations of historic methods of calculations.

 Explain:

·         Discuss the tools and procedures employed by a surveyor to calculate property data.

Activity:

Ask the learners to explain the potential errors that may occur with each method of calculation.
Summary
Lesson 2: Drafting
Lesson Objective: The participants should be able to differentiate between hand-drawn, assisted drawing, and computer aided drafting and discuss the inherent inaccuracies in hand drafting.
Topic Objective Instructional Activities
Topic 1: The participants should be able to:

·         Differentiate between hand-drawn, assisted drawing, and computer aided drafting.

·         Discuss the inherent inaccuracies in hand drafting.

 Activity:

Hand out various completed surveys from various eras and have the learners sort them by age.

Explain:

Discuss the cartographic differences in hand-drawn, assisted drawing, and CAD drafted plats.

Activity:

Have learners resort the maps by anticipated accuracy or correctness.
Summary
Lesson 3: Summary
Lesson Objective: The participants should be able to explain how survey age affects accuracy and how various factors contribute to the differences in surveys.
Topic Objective Instructional Activities
Topic 1: The participants should be able to:

·         Explain how survey age affects accuracy.

·         Explain how various factors contribute to the differences in surveys.

 Explain:

Summarize the course and detail the key points learners should pass on to clients.

Activity:

Have the learners explain why two surveys are not identical.
Summary