Objectives

Learning Objective 1 – Complete calculations pertaining to angular measurements.

• Identify common elements of plane geometry.
• Use the Pythagorean theorem and right-

  triangle trigonometry to determine unknown values.

• Convert angular measurements stated in decimal degrees to degrees, minutes, seconds, and vice versa.

Learning Objective 2 – Identify, safely use, and properly care for site- layout tools and instruments.

• List safety hazards associated with site layout.
• Identify distance measurement tools and equipment.
• Identify site-layout instruments and equipment.
• Describe the use of GPS devices for construction projects.
• Describe the initial setup and adjustment of a transit level or theodolite.

Learning Objective 3 – Lay out building lines using traditional and radial layout techniques.

• Describe field checks for surveying instruments.
• Explain how to measure distances by taping.
• Describe how to measure horizontal and vertical angles.
• Explain how to lay out building lines.
• Describe additional distance and direction systems as they pertain to building layout.

Performance Tasks

Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 1) – Perform calculations pertaining to angular

measurements.

Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 2) – Identify, safely use, and properly care for site-

layout tools and instruments.

Performance Task 3 (Learning Objective 2) – Read transit level/theodolite scales and

verniers.

Performance Task 4 (Learning Objective 3) – Use a transit level to lay out building lines using traditional and radial layout techniques.