PSC University
Course Descriptions, Dates and Registration
When registering you will have the opportunity to let us know
if the class is being taken under one of our plans.
Pending verification of plan enrollment, a 'No Charge' bill will be sent.
BASIC COURSES: |
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GPS Basics: |
$300 | 9am-noon | Select Fridays |
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Understanding how GPS positioning works, and is used within the positioning industry. Attendees will learn how horizontal and vertical ground positions are calculated using satellite based system to determine local ground based coordinate values. |
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Pocket 3D Training: |
$300 | 1pm-4pm | Select Fridays |
| Understanding Pocket 3D and its applications (Classroom & Field). Attendees will learn Data File Structure. Understand how Control Files are calculated, what we use for control, and how to localize a jobsite. Learn how to set up a base station and rover, along with basic equipment settings. Stake out points, lines and design surfaces; as well as creating as-builts and topos. |
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Intro to Carlson Takeoff: |
$600 | 9am-4pm | Select Fridays |
| Learning basic auto-cad functionality, basic 3D modeling and estimating using Carlson Takeoff. A great way to get your feet wet with Takeoff. |
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Intro to Total Stations: |
$300 | Half-Day | TBD |
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Attendees will learn the basics of how to operate their total station. Shoot and collect points, store and retrieve data, general functionality. |
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Intro to TopSurv 7: |
$300 | Half-Day | TBD |
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Learn the basics of TopServ 7. Configurations for both GPS & Total Stations. Collecting and Staking out data. Generate Topos, Measure points & Calculate Offsets. Create stake out points and lines, GPS Site localization and more. |
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ADVANCED COURSES: |
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3D-MC Pointman Training: |
$600 | 9am-4pm | Select Fridays |
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Learn to identify issues and develop solutions. This advanced course will teach you to troubleshoot typical on-site issues; like base station problems and rover issues. Learn to repair cables on-site. General GPS and Machine Control overview, and what to look for to quickly solve problems. *Optional "Pointman Kits" are also available. These kits provide everything necessary for your Pointman to handle breakdowns in the field to keep your machines running and eliminate downtime. This is the ultimate Machine Control "everything you need" kit. Cost of the Pointman Kit is $2159.00. |
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Advanced Pocket 3D: |
$600 | Full-Day | TBD |
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Attendees will learn to calculate stock piles / undercut values. Create Break-lines "in field". Create Road alignments, Import and Export of data, and much more. |
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Advanced Carlson Training |
$600 | Full-Day | TBD |
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Attendees will learn Road Design, how to create models for Road building, calculate material quantities, cut-fill volumes and generate 3D models. |
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Advanced TDS Training: |
$600 | Full-Day | TBD |
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Attendees will learn how to do stake sloping, road-staking, COGO Functions, and calculate various off-sets. |
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