This class is intended as an Introductory class to explain the fundamentals and ideas that allow us to use GPS to perform our jobs faster and with better accuracy.

This class provides students with basic theory of GPS systems. Students will learn how GPS systems work, proper localization techniques with best practices for base pole locations, equipment setup, file management, and BASIC troubleshooting.

This class will also cover a basic overview and familiarization of Pocket3D as a Grade Management tool on the jobsite. This class will be instructor-led in a classroom or zoom environment.  Students will also be introduced to survey fundamentals using Pocket3D data collection software and Topcon base and rover GNSS receivers.

By the end of this course, students will learn introduction to construction job site localization, setting up a job site for 3D-GPS control, base station setup, introduction to 3DMC design files, and an overview and familiarization with Pocket3D. 

Students will also be able to create and update Topcon project files; topo stock piles and generate volumes; layout points, linework, and roads; stakeout cut-fill areas; generate cut sheets; configure GNSS receivers to run on a real-time network and troubleshoot common RTK GNSS issues.

This class is intended as an Introductory class to explain the fundamentals and ideas that allow us to use GPS to perform our jobs faster and with better accuracy.

This class provides students with basic theory of GPS systems. Students will learn how GPS systems work, proper localization techniques with best practices for base pole locations, equipment setup, file management, and BASIC troubleshooting.

This class will also take a look at the technologies involved in Machine Control and how they work together as a system. We will cover theory, application, and troubleshooting in an attempt to maximize your uptime on site. This class will be instructor-led in a classroom or zoom environment.  By the end of this course, students will learn basics of 3DMC, theory of 3DMC function, introduction to 3DMC design files, Machine Builder, introduction to 3DMC blade control, creating a flat plane surface, creating a surface from points and lines, elevation set point / vertical offset, topo / auto topo, GPS info screen, and basic troubleshooting.  Students will
also learn equipment setup, radio communications, display options, and grading techniques using 3DMC software.

This class provides students with basic theory of Total Stations and a working knowledge of Magnet Field or Magnet Field Layout software. 

In this course you will be shown how to set up the LN-100/LN-150 with MAGNET Field/ MAGNET Field Layout software, set up over a known point & do a resection, calculate a foundation plan and calculate points for staking in the field.

Students will learn how to set up equipment, radio communications, display options, and Layout techniques using the LN-100/150.

This class provides students with basic theory of Robotic Total Stations and working knowledge of Magnet Field software.  Students will learn how Robotic Total Stations work, equipment setup, radio communications, display options, and Layout techniques using Magnet Field software.

This class provides students with basic theory of GPS systems and working knowledge of Magnet Field software. Students will learn how GPS systems work, proper localization techniques, equipment setup, file management, and application of Magnet Field Software.

This class provides students with the basic knowledge of program settings, importing/exporting, layer management, creating topo surfaces
and creating linework files.  After completing this course, the student will have the basic beginner knowledge to use Magnet Office (Construction).

This class provides students with the basic knowledge needed to take a set of drawings from paper (pdf’s) and use them to do a basic takeoff needed for

estimating.  This class will cover using precon site conditions vs final grades, volume comparison, subgrades & linear quantities.

This class provides students with the basic knowledge needed to take a set of CAD drawings and convert them using Magnet Office to the files needed by Topcon equipment to survey and stake out information in the field. This class will cover a simple job site; basics of Model Creation, cleaning out the engineer’s cad files, creating surfaces, elevating linework and using spot grades and exporting information to use by Topcon Equipment to grade in the field.