Curve elements: angle of deflection, intersection point (IP), angle of deviation, tangent distance,

tangent point (TP),long chord, running chainage, standard chord, sub chords.
Describe the method of setting out circular curves by tape only.
Method offsets from long chord, offsets from the tangent, offset from chords produced
Practical test
Describe the method of setting out using one theodolite and a tape (deflection angle) and tabulate the
setting out data for use on site.
Explain various methods of overcoming obstacles when setting out a curve, including the use of coordinates.
Methods: obstacles where IP/ TP are inaccessible, where features prevent direct measurement of
points on the curve itself
Class test

Identify the various elements and purpose of a transition curve.

Elements: super elevation, length of curve, shift, tangent length, offsets
Explain the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for surveying and setting out.
Explain the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for updating plans and identifying
developments in relation to existing features.

Explain the use of the following:

EDM
Theodolite
Total station.
Rotating laser for alignment and to control reduce level of exacation.
Pipe laser
Curve elements: angle of deflection, intersection point (IP), angle of deviation, tangent distance,
tangent point (TP),long chord, running chainage, standard chord, sub chords.

Describe the method of setting out circular curves by tape only.

Method offsets from long chord, offsets from the tangent, offset from chords produced

Practical test

Describe the method of setting out using one theodolite and a tape (deflection angle) and tabulate the
setting out data for use on site.

Explain various methods of overcoming obstacles when setting out a curve, including the use of coordinates.
Methods: obstacles where IP/ TP are inaccessible, where features prevent direct measurement of
points on the curve itself

Class test

Identify the various elements and purpose of a transition curve.

Elements: super elevation, length of curve, shift, tangent length, offsets

Explain the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for surveying and setting out.
Explain the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for updating plans and identifying
developments in relation to existing features.

Explain the use of the following:

EDM
Theodolite
Total station.
Rotating laser for alignment and to control reduce level of exacation.
Pipe laser

Curve elements: angle of deflection, intersection point (IP), angle of deviation, tangent distance,
tangent point (TP),long chord, running chainage, standard chord, sub chords.

Describe the method of setting out circular curves by tape only.

Method offsets from long chord, offsets from the tangent, offset from chords produced

Practical test

Describe the method of setting out using one theodolite and a tape (deflection angle) and tabulate the
setting out data for use on site.

Explain various methods of overcoming obstacles when setting out a curve, including the use of coordinates.
Methods: obstacles where IP/ TP are inaccessible, where features prevent direct measurement of
points on the curve itself

Class test

Identify the various elements and purpose of a transition curve.

Elements: super elevation, length of curve, shift, tangent length, offsets

Explain the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for surveying and setting out.
Explain the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for updating plans and identifying
developments in relation to existing features.

Explain the use of the following:

EDM
Theodolite
Total station.
Rotating laser for alignment and to control reduce level of exacation.
Pipe laser
Curve elements: angle of deflection, intersection point (IP), angle of deviation, tangent distance,
tangent point (TP),long chord, running chainage, standard chord, sub chords.

Describe the method of setting out circular curves by tape only.

Method offsets from long chord, offsets from the tangent, offset from chords produced

Practical test

Describe the method of setting out using one theodolite and a tape (deflection angle) and tabulate the
setting out data for use on site.

Explain various methods of overcoming obstacles when setting out a curve, including the use of coordinates.
Methods: obstacles where IP/ TP are inaccessible, where features prevent direct measurement of
points on the curve itself

Class test

Identify the various elements and purpose of a transition curve.

Elements: super elevation, length of curve, shift, tangent length, offsets

Explain the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for surveying and setting out.
Explain the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for updating plans and identifying
developments in relation to existing features.

Explain the use of the following:

EDM
Theodolite
Total station.
Rotating laser for alignment and to control reduce level of exacation.
Pipe laser
Curve elements: angle of deflection, intersection point (IP), angle of deviation, tangent distance,
tangent point (TP),long chord, running chainage, standard chord, sub chords.

Describe the method of setting out circular curves by tape only.

Method offsets from long chord, offsets from the tangent, offset from chords produced

Practical test

Describe the method of setting out using one theodolite and a tape (deflection angle) and tabulate the
setting out data for use on site.

Explain various methods of overcoming obstacles when setting out a curve, including the use of coordinates.
Methods: obstacles where IP/ TP are inaccessible, where features prevent direct measurement of
points on the curve itself

Class test

Identify the various elements and purpose of a transition curve.

Elements: super elevation, length of curve, shift, tangent length, offsets

Explain the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for surveying and setting out.
Explain the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for updating plans and identifying
developments in relation to existing features.

Explain the use of the following:

EDM
Theodolite
Total station.
Rotating laser for alignment and to control reduce level of exacation.
Pipe laser
Curve elements: angle of deflection, intersection point (IP), angle of deviation, tangent distance,
tangent point (TP),long chord, running chainage, standard chord, sub chords.

Describe the method of setting out circular curves by tape only.

Method offsets from long chord, offsets from the tangent, offset from chords produced

Practical test

Describe the method of setting out using one theodolite and a tape (deflection angle) and tabulate the
setting out data for use on site.

Explain various methods of overcoming obstacles when setting out a curve, including the use of coordinates.
Methods: obstacles where IP/ TP are inaccessible, where features prevent direct measurement of
points on the curve itself

Class test

Identify the various elements and purpose of a transition curve.

Elements: super elevation, length of curve, shift, tangent length, offsets

Explain the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for surveying and setting out.
Explain the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for updating plans and identifying
developments in relation to existing features.

Explain the use of the following:

EDM
Theodolite
Total station.
Rotating laser for alignment and to control reduce level of exacation.
Pipe laser

Curve elements: angle of deflection, intersection point (IP), angle of deviation, tangent distance,
tangent point (TP),long chord, running chainage, standard chord, sub chords.

Describe the method of setting out circular curves by tape only.

Method offsets from long chord, offsets from the tangent, offset from chords produced

Practical test

Describe the method of setting out using one theodolite and a tape (deflection angle) and tabulate the
setting out data for use on site.

Explain various methods of overcoming obstacles when setting out a curve, including the use of coordinates.
Methods: obstacles where IP/ TP are inaccessible, where features prevent direct measurement of
points on the curve itself

Class test

Identify the various elements and purpose of a transition curve.

Elements: super elevation, length of curve, shift, tangent length, offsets

Explain the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for surveying and setting out.
Explain the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for updating plans and identifying
developments in relation to existing features.

Explain the use of the following:

EDM
Theodolite
Total station.
Rotating laser for alignment and to control reduce level of exacation.
Pipe laser
Curve elements: angle of deflection, intersection point (IP), angle of deviation, tangent distance,
tangent point (TP),long chord, running chainage, standard chord, sub chords.

Describe the method of setting out circular curves by tape only.

Method offsets from long chord, offsets from the tangent, offset from chords produced

Practical test

Describe the method of setting out using one theodolite and a tape (deflection angle) and tabulate the
setting out data for use on site.

Explain various methods of overcoming obstacles when setting out a curve, including the use of coordinates.
Methods: obstacles where IP/ TP are inaccessible, where features prevent direct measurement of
points on the curve itself

Class test

Identify the various elements and purpose of a transition curve.

Elements: super elevation, length of curve, shift, tangent length, offsets

Explain the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for surveying and setting out.
Explain the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for updating plans and identifying
developments in relation to existing features.

Explain the use of the following:

EDM
Theodolite
Total station.
Rotating laser for alignment and to control reduce level of exacation.
Pipe laser
Curve elements: angle of deflection, intersection point (IP), angle of deviation, tangent distance,
tangent point (TP),long chord, running chainage, standard chord, sub chords.

Describe the method of setting out circular curves by tape only.

Method offsets from long chord, offsets from the tangent, offset from chords produced

Practical test

Describe the method of setting out using one theodolite and a tape (deflection angle) and tabulate the
setting out data for use on site.

Explain various methods of overcoming obstacles when setting out a curve, including the use of coordinates.
Methods: obstacles where IP/ TP are inaccessible, where features prevent direct measurement of
points on the curve itself

Class test

Identify the various elements and purpose of a transition curve.

Elements: super elevation, length of curve, shift, tangent length, offsets

Explain the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for surveying and setting out.
Explain the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for updating plans and identifying
developments in relation to existing features.

Explain the use of the following:

EDM
Theodolite
Total station.
Rotating laser for alignment and to control reduce level of exacation.
Pipe laser
Curve elements: angle of deflection, intersection point (IP), angle of deviation, tangent distance,
tangent point (TP),long chord, running chainage, standard chord, sub chords.

Describe the method of setting out circular curves by tape only.

Method offsets from long chord, offsets from the tangent, offset from chords produced

Practical test

Describe the method of setting out using one theodolite and a tape (deflection angle) and tabulate the
setting out data for use on site.

Explain various methods of overcoming obstacles when setting out a curve, including the use of coordinates.
Methods: obstacles where IP/ TP are inaccessible, where features prevent direct measurement of
points on the curve itself

Class test

Identify the various elements and purpose of a transition curve.

Elements: super elevation, length of curve, shift, tangent length, offsets

Explain the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for surveying and setting out.
Explain the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for updating plans and identifying
developments in relation to existing features.

Explain the use of the following:

EDM
Theodolite
Total station.
Rotating laser for alignment and to control reduce level of exacation.
Pipe laser

Curve elements: angle of deflection, intersection point (IP), angle of deviation, tangent distance,
tangent point (TP),long chord, running chainage, standard chord, sub chords.

Describe the method of setting out circular curves by tape only.

Method offsets from long chord, offsets from the tangent, offset from chords produced

Practical test

Describe the method of setting out using one theodolite and a tape (deflection angle) and tabulate the
setting out data for use on site.

Explain various methods of overcoming obstacles when setting out a curve, including the use of coordinates.
Methods: obstacles where IP/ TP are inaccessible, where features prevent direct measurement of
points on the curve itself

Class test

Identify the various elements and purpose of a transition curve.

Elements: super elevation, length of curve, shift, tangent length, offsets

Explain the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for surveying and setting out.
Explain the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for updating plans and identifying
developments in relation to existing features.

Explain the use of the following:

EDM
Theodolite
Total station.
Rotating laser for alignment and to control reduce level of exacation.
Pipe laser
Curve elements: angle of deflection, intersection point (IP), angle of deviation, tangent distance,
tangent point (TP),long chord, running chainage, standard chord, sub chords.

Describe the method of setting out circular curves by tape only.

Method offsets from long chord, offsets from the tangent, offset from chords produced

Practical test

Describe the method of setting out using one theodolite and a tape (deflection angle) and tabulate the
setting out data for use on site.

Explain various methods of overcoming obstacles when setting out a curve, including the use of coordinates.
Methods: obstacles where IP/ TP are inaccessible, where features prevent direct measurement of
points on the curve itself

Class test

Identify the various elements and purpose of a transition curve.

Elements: super elevation, length of curve, shift, tangent length, offsets

Explain the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for surveying and setting out.
Explain the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for updating plans and identifying
developments in relation to existing features.

Explain the use of the following:

EDM
Theodolite
Total station.
Rotating laser for alignment and to control reduce level of exacation.
Pipe laser