PSC University
Course Descriptions, Dates and Registration

Classes currently offered in Chicago and Indianapolis offices-see dates
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.
Bring a lunch to sessions which meet over the noon hour

BASIC COURSES:
FEE
 LENGTH  
 OFFERED

GPS Positioning Basics:

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Tuesdays
  1. Understand the underlying principals of using GPS to determine positions on the earth
  2. Understand how positions differ and what can affect those positions
  3. Understand the components for GPS derived positions

Pocket 3D Basics

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Tuesdays
  1. Understand the components needed for a GPS derived Site Localization
  2. Understand the theory behind a Localization
  3. Understand the requirements and constraints of a Site Localization
  4. Determine the validity of the Site Localization

Pocket 3D Tips and Tricks

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Thursdays
  1. Learn how to perform basic everyday tasks
  2. Learn how to create new information
  3. Learn how to manipulate data
  4. Learn how to import and export data

Quick Measure & Quick Measure On-Screen

NC 9am-10am Select Wednesdays

Earthworks

NC 10am-11am Select Wednesdays

Earthworks On-Screen

NC 11-11:30am Select Wednesdays
 

3D Office and Field Files

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Tuesdays
  1. Understand the functionality of 3D Office
  2. Understand the basic File types used within 3D Office and Pocket 3D
  3. Learn how to import and export data using 3D Office

GPS Equipment Maintenance

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Thursdays
  1. Understand what Firmware is and its function
  2. Learn how to use Topcon’s GPS utility programs
  3. Learn how to update Topcon receivers
  4. Learn how to update Topcon controller software
  5. Lean how to program receivers and radios

3D Machine Control Tips and Tricks

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Thursdays
  1. Understand the grade calculations within 3DMC
  2. Learn how to create information in the machine
  3. Learn how to adjust to field conditions
  4. Learn how to use 3DMC without design information

3D Modeling using Carlson Software

$600 10am-4pm
(bring lunch)
Select Tuesdays
  1. Learn the basic functionality of Carlson’s powerful Construction Software
  2. Learn how to convert 2 Dimensional plans into 3 Dimensional field data
  3. Learn how to create Topcon field files

Estimating using Carlson Takeoff

$600 10am-4pm
(bring lunch)
Select Thursdays
  1. Understand the basic functionality of Carlson’s powerful Takeoff Software
  2. Learn how to create existing and design surfaces
  3. Learn how to create material definitions
  4. Learn how to generate earthwork volumes
  5. Learn how to generate material quantities

3DXi Excavator

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Tuesdays
  1. Understand the components of a 3DXi System
  2. Understand how positions are determined
  3. Understand machine setup and calibration
  4. Learn how to verify machine setup

ADVANCED COURSES:
FEE
 LENGTH  
 OFFERED

GPS Site Localization

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Thursdays
  1. Understand the components needed for a GPS derived Site Localization
  2. Understand the theory behind a Localization
  3. Understand the requirements and constraints of a Site Localization
  4. Determine the validity of the Site Localization

3D Machine Control Calibrations

Prerequisites: GPS Positioning Basics and Site Localization

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Tuesdays
  1. Understand the basic functionality of 3DMC positioning
  2. Learn how to “Dial In” 3DMC equipment
  3. Learn how to check a machine calibration

TopSurv 7 Basics

Prerequisites: GPS Positioning Basics and Site Localization

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Tuesdays
  1. Understand the underlying functionality of TopSurv 7
  2. Learn how to create custom configurations for various equipment
  3. Understand GPS Localization procedures within TopSurv 7
  4. Understand basic procedures within TopSurv 7

TopSurv 7 Tips and Tricks

Prerequisites: GPS Positioning Basics and Site Localization

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Thursdays
  1. Learn about automatic linework generation
  2. Learn about feature coding
  3. Learn about Import and Export functionality
  4. Learn about DTM staking

GPS Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks

Prerequisites: GPS Positioning Basics and Site Localization

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Tuesdays
  1. Understand basic principles of RTK positioning
  2. Learn how to identify an issue
  3. Learn how to determine potential causes of issues
  4. Learn how to resolve issues

Pocket 3D Field Procedures

Prerequisites: GPS Positioning Basics and Site Localization

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Thursdays
  1. Use Pocket 3D in a live outdoor setting
  2. Learn how to start an RTK survey for grading applications
  3. Perform a Site Localization and verify the Localization
  4. Set up a Base Station receiver and start it on the job site
  5. Learn how to load job files

Pocket 3D Field Tips and Tricks

Prerequisites: GPS Positioning Basics and Site Localization

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Thursdays
  1. Learn how to Measure data
  2. Learn how to create surfaces in the field
  3. Learn how to stake surfaces
  4. Learn how to stake offsets

mmGPS Fundamentals

Prerequisites: GPS Positioning Basics and Site Localization

$600 9am-3pm
(bring lunch)
Select Thursdays
  1. Understand the concepts behind mmGPS
  2. Understand the components used for mmGPS positioning
  3. Understand how GPS is used with mmGPS
  4. Perform field positioning procedures
  5. Learn to field calibrate a mmGPS system
  6. Learn how to determine the quality of a mmGPS solution


Network GPS Basics

Prerequisites: GPS Positioning Basics and Site Localization

$300 10am-2pm
(bring lunch)
Select Thursdays
  1. Understand the functionality of Network GPS positioning
  2. Understand the components and how they relate to one another in the Network Solution
  3. Understand what is need to generate a reliable Network GPS Solution
  4. Understand how to check a Network GPS Solution
  5. Learn the difference between Network Solutions and RTK Solutions