EVIDENCE 6,7

Module/Competence Details Trainee's Detail

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SECTOR: CONSTRUCTION :
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N TITLE: TVEAINER Date:

MASSI501
MODULE (Code SURVEYING
& Name): INSTRUMENTS Trainer's Detail
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Competence Title: Operate Surveying Name MUHIRE Alexis
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Training Center: CYANIKAVET NDA ture
TVET TRAINER
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L.0.2.1.use of surveying instruments/equipment and Tools

Answer by TRUE OR FALSE

1. It is not allowed to drop surveying instrument while using it

2. While surveying, you can work in every environmental conditions such as
heat, wind, rain in order to finish a particular task
3. During route survey, the surveyor can setup the surveying instrument
elsewhere
4. It is not important to clean dumpy level after work
5. Immediately after each use, always remove mud and dirt from tripods, range
poles, leveling staff
6. If the instrument is used in cold weather, leave it in the carrying case In the
vehicle during non-working periods rather than take it into a heated room
7. Whenever possible, the instrument should be used in areas where operation
is not dangerous to the instrument operator or instrument.
8. The instrument should not be placed on the ground since dust or dirt can
accumulate on the threads and the base plate
9. Never carry the instrument over a tripod
10.The manual or catalogue that describes recommended servicing and
adjusting methods should be kept with the instrument at all times. So if this
manual is lost, stolen or damaged beyond use it is not necessary to obtain a
replacement copy of the manual.

L.O.2.3. Storage and maintenance of surveying instruments/equipment and

Tools
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1. In most cases, theodolite and other instruments should be removed and re-
cased for transportation to a new point. If the instrument has a carrying
handle, you can use the handle for walking the instrument between set-up.
2. When an instrument has been damaged or otherwise requires major
adjustments, the user must contact the construction bureau
3. Dumpy level instrument can be cleaned with water and soap when it was
used in dusty area
4. Before removing an instrument, study the way it is placed and secured in the
case, after the use do not place it in the same position when you return it to
the case
5. When the batteries of a digital theodolite are get corroded, the surveyor must
change them before starting the work
6. During transportation of surveying instruments, the tripod and dumpy level
can be moved by using rope
7. When transporting surveying instrument in a vehicle, the surveyor is obliged
to tight the carrying case or box to avoid the sliding of the instrument
8. Before making the first set-up of the day, it is not advised to visually check
the instrument for damage, the machined surfaces and the polished faces of
the lenses and mirrors.
9. It is not necessary to firmly set the tripod before removing the instrument
from the carrying case.
10.It is always getting accurate results when the theodolite or total station are
centered above the mark.