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Requirements June 1972 until September 1991

1. Do ONE of the following:

(a) From a point, measure by tape a range line north 330 feet and south 330 feet. Using the same point, measure a base line east 330 feet and west 330 feet. From one or more stations along the range or base line, take compass readings of trees, shrubs, and rocks. Pace the distance.

(b) Find and mark the corners of a lot described as follows: From a beginning point go (1) south 83 degrees 30 minutes east, 78 feet. Then go (2) north 35 degrees 30 minutes east, 86 feet. Then go (3) north 64 degrees west, 47 feet. Next go (4) north 89 degrees 30 minutes west, 51.2 feet. Then go (5) south 22 degrees 30 minutes west, 88.9 feet to the beginning point. Your error of closure must not be more than 5 feet. From the corners, take compass readings of trees, shrubs, and rocks. Pace the distance.

2. From the field notes gathered for No. 1, draw a map to scale. Submit a neatly drawn copy.

3. Use the beginning point as a bench mark with an assumed elevation of 100 feet to determine the height of four other points.

4. Without crossing a distance of 300 to 3,000 feet, find its length, then tape the distance. Your answer must be within 5 percent.

5. Find the height of a point than can be checked by raising or lowering a tape. Your answer must be within 5 percent of the taped measurement.

6. Discuss the development and importance of surveying.

Requirements September 1991 until January 2005

1. Do ONE of the following:

(a) From a set point (stake, nail, etc.), measure a range line north 300 feet and south 300 feet. From the same point, measure a baseline east 300 feet and west 300 feet. From one or more points (stations) marked along the range and/or base line, take compass readings to trees, shrubs, and rocks. Take measurements from the range or base line to the located features. Make the measurements using instruments, methods, and accuracies consistent with current technology, as directed by your counselor.

(b) Find and mark the corners of a five-sided lot that has been laid out by your counselor to fit the land available. Set an instrument over each of the corners and record the angle turned between each line and the distance measured between each corner, as directed by your counselor. With the assistance of the counselor, compute the error of closure from the recorded notes. The error of closure must not be more than 5 feet. From the corners, take compass readings or turn angles to trees, shrubs, and rocks and measure to them. All measurements should be made using instruments, methods, and accuracies consistent with current technology, as directed by your counselor.

2. From the field notes gathered for requirement 1, draw to scale a map of your survey (as directed by your counselor). Submit a neatly drawn copy.

3. Use one of the corner markers from requirement 1 as a benchmark with an assumed elevation of 100 feet. Using a level and rod, determine the elevation of the other four corner markers.

4. Without first measure the distance, determine the length between two points, then measure the length using a tape or instruments consistent with current technology. The answer you first determine must be within 5 percent of the length measured.

5. Determine the height of a point (tree limb or the like) that can be checked using a tape or level rod. Check the height using instruments and methods consistent with current technology, as directed by your counselor. Your original determination must be within 5 percent of the measured height.

6. Discuss the importance of surveying with a licensed surveyor or another qualified individual. Also discuss the various types of surveying and mapping, and applications of surveying technology to other fields. Discuss career opportunities in surveying and related fields. Discuss the qualifications and preparation for such a career.