Infrastructure Surveying
Infrastructure surveying is essential for accurate planning, construction, and maintenance of critical assets like roads, bridges, and utilities. BURRAQ UK uses advanced technologies such as UAVs and multispectral imaging to deliver precise, real-time surveying data, helping improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in infrastructure projects.
Aim of Infrastructure Surveying
To provide accurate, timely, and high-quality surveying data using advanced technologies, enabling effective planning, monitoring, and maintenance of infrastructure projects for improved safety and efficiency.
Course Overview
Infrastructure Surveying
Total Modules 6
Training Credits 36
Directed Learning Hours (DLH) 300
Course Code BUK1695
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Surveying, or related fields.
- Practical experience (minimum 1-2 years) in infrastructure surveying or construction projects.
- Familiarity with surveying instruments such as Total Stations, GNSS/GPS, and UAVs.
- Basic knowledge of CAD and GIS software.
- Good analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to work in field environments and adapt to project demands.
- For training programs: willingness to learn and apply modern surveying technologies.
| Course Code | Curriculum Title | Credit | DLH |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUK1695-1 | Introduction to Infrastructure Surveying | 3 | 25 |
| BUK1695-2 | Surveying Instruments and Technologies | 3 | 25 |
| BUK1695-3 | Data Collection and Field Techniques | 3 | 25 |
| BUK1695-4 | Data Processing and Analysis | 3 | 25 |
| BUK1695-5 | Monitoring and Maintenance Surveying | 3 | 25 |
| BUK1695-6 | Reporting and Documentation | 3 | 25 |
Module 1: Introduction to Infrastructure Surveying
- Basics of surveying for infrastructure
- Types of infrastructure projects and surveying needs
Module 2: Surveying Instruments and Technologies
- Total Stations and GNSS/GPS operations
- UAV/drone-based surveying and multispectral imaging
- Laser scanning and LiDAR basics
Module 3: Data Collection and Field Techniques
- Survey planning and data acquisition
- Site safety and fieldwork best practices
- Quality control during data collection
Module 4: Data Processing and Analysis
- Survey data correction and processing
- Integration with CAD and GIS software
- Creating topographic maps and 3D models
Module 5: Monitoring and Maintenance Surveying
- Structural health monitoring techniques
- Deformation and displacement analysis
- Asset management using survey data
Module 6: Reporting and Documentation
- Preparing survey reports
- Documentation standards and regulatory compliance
- Communication with project stakeholders
Module 7: Practical Fieldwork and Case Studies
- Hands-on surveying exercises
- Real-world project simulations
- Problem-solving in infrastructure surveying
- Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Diploma/Degree holders in Surveying, Geomatics, or Civil Engineering
- GIS, CAD, and UAV/Drone operators
- Infrastructure planners and technicians
- Government and municipal staff in construction or mapping
- Final-year students or graduates seeking hands-on skills in infrastructure surveying
- All Modules within this qualification are assessed internally by the approved training Centre and externally verified by BURRAQ UK. The program uses a criterion-referenced assessment approach to ensure that learners successfully meet all required learning outcomes.
- A Pass in any unit is granted only when the learner submits valid, reliable, and authentic evidence that demonstrates achievement of the assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for reviewing this evidence and confirming that the learner has attained the expected standard.