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Engineering Plan Development and Application
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901 – Engineering Plan Development and Application: Introduces
hands-on experiences which enable participants to develop problem-solving skills
and to improve upon existing engineering skills.
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| Course Number: |
C901 |
| Course Title: |
Engineering Plan Development and Application |
| Course Level: |
Intermediate |
| IRWA Credits: |
8 QEU / CEU |
| AQB Credits: |
Non Applicable |
| Prerequisites: |
IRWA Course 100 “Principles of Land Acquisition” or IRWA Course 900
“Principles of Real Estate Engineering” (or equivalents), or basic
understanding of engineering terminology and principles; and a minimum of two
years of right of way engineering experience |
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Course Description |
This one-day, intermediate-level course presents
engineering fundamentals and the practical applications of information contained in engineering plans.
The course covers topographic and property information on engineering plans, the inter-relationship of
plan, profile and cross section views, the horizontal and vertical alignment of a centerline, aerial
photogrammetry, state plane coordinates, utility line crossings of highways, contours, calculating
earthwork and the interpretation of right of way plans.
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Credentialing
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- New SR/WA: An intermediate course that is required for the RWA certification.
- Generalist: An intermediate elective course that can be applied in the Generalist Pathway for the SR/WA designation and the Oil & Gas Pathway for the RWP certification.
- Specialist: An intermediate course that is required for the R/W-NAC certification.
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Topics |
- How to read topographic and property information on plans
- The interrelationship of plan, profile and cross section sheets
- How to determine the horizontal and vertical alignment of a centerline
- How to use aerial photogrammetry
- Plane coordinates
- Utility line crossings of highways
- Contour line characteristics
- How to calculate earthwork
- Interpreting right of way plans
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Course Tuition Includes |
- Participant Manual
- Engineering tools (engineering scale, protractor and straight edge)
- Large scale printed map
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Required Material |
- Financial calculator
- Mechanical pencil
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Who Should take this course |
This course is designed for the new non-engineer employee who
has acquired a basic understanding of engineering terminology and principles and
has two years engineering right of way experience. It is also a valuable
refresher course for experienced agents.
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