Practical Training on Surveying and Levelling

A Six-day Practical Training Camp coupled with a one-day Theory Lecture organized for the Year II undergraduates of B.Sc. Estate Management and Valuation (Special) Degree Programme under the subject of EMV 2241Surveying & Levelling I (Theory and Practical) was successfully held from 16th June 2022 to 28th June 2022 at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura premises under strict health and safety guidelines. Since the student intake has increased substantially, the students were divided into two Master Groups and each group completed six days of practical training separately. Students in both groups also attended a joint Theoretical Session by Mr. N. Thusyanthan (Visiting Lecturers) as a part of the Practical Training Camp. The purpose of this Practical Training Camp was to complete the practical component of the EMV 2241: Surveying & Levelling I subject, which was postponed due to Covid 19 Pandemic and Civil Unrest situation. Under this practical training camp, students were divided into five groups, and five Registered Licensed Surveyors; Mr K.V.M.W. Samaranayaka, Mr M.W. Perera, Mr S. Liyanage, Mr K.A. Silva, and Mr W.A. Fernando who are also Visiting Lecturers for the said subject, guided these groups in completing the training camp. In addition, seven academic staff members from the Department of Estate Management and Valuation; Mr. Lasika Munasinghe (Subject Coordinator), Mr. Nimasha Sugathadasa, Ms. Anjanie Dasanayake, Ms. Divya Kalansooriya, Ms. Shyamalie Galappaththi, Ms Githmi Abeysooriya and Ms Sumudu Mangala were also assigned to assist the groups.