Bluegrass Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

STANDARDS OF PRACTICE/ETHICS/CODE OF CONDUCT - 4 PDH - Course reviews Kentucky Revised Statutes,     Chapter 322.00, concerning the practice of land surveying and the responsibilities of the professional land surveyor to the public, to clients and to colleagues.  In addition, 201 Kentucky Adminstrative Regulations 18:142 Code of Professioinal Conduct and 201 Kentucky Administrative Regulations 18:150 Minimum Technical Standards of Practice are covered in   detail.  Course cost is $85.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

STAFF MANAGEMENT - 2 PDH - This course describes the components of a successful company employee management system.  It covers employee engagement, motivation, discipline, development, retention and important legal considerations.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

ASSET MANAGEMENT - 2 PDH - Course presents a discussion of business assets and provides guidelines to manage these assets resulting in increased productivity and capital management.  Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

GPS MAPPING - 2 PDH - Course reviews the use of Global Positioning System technology in projects and the best practices for the setup and mapping of collected field data.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

PREPARING FOR AN AUDIT - 2 PDH - The course provides a review of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit process.  It details the individual taxpayer's and the business taxpayer's responsibilities and rights with respect to a tax return audit and interview.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pending approval in KY for land surveyors.

CONTROL NETWORK SURVEYING - 2 PDH - The course covers various methods to establish control networks and types of surveys that benefit from them.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING - 2 PDH - The course focus is on construction surveying requiring a licensed land surveyor (construction staking from property lines) and compares it to construction surveying from control points independent of property lines.  Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

IMPROVING WORK PERFORMANCE - 4 PDH - This course covers several strategies and tips to assist the professional in developing and enhancing the effective and better use of his/her time leading to improved work performance on those tasks that contribute to achieving an individual's and/or an organization's objectives and goals.  It also discusses the important topic of work-life balance.  Course cost is $80.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

OIL AND GAS WELL SURVEYS - 2 PDH - This course reviews the various statutes and regulations of the application permit for oil and gas wells in the state and the land surveyor's role in the process.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

INSURANCE 101 - 2 PDH - This course covers the basic concepts of property-casualty insurance and its application with respect to individual and business policyholders.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

FORENSIC SURVEYING - 2 PDH - This course presents an introduction to the unique field of forensic surveying and covers other related fields such as document examination, title examination and other aspects of property law.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

SURVIVING THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS - 4 PDH - Course follows a project from the initial zone change to submittal of construction plans by reviewing state statutes and common procedures involved with the development process.  Course cost is $80.00.  Pending approval in KY for land surveyors.

LEWIS AND CLARK - 2 PDH - Course retraces the steps of the Lewis and Clark expedition, called the "Corps of Discovery," its impact on the western expansion of America, and surveying's role in the journey.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

RETRACEMENT SURVEYS - 2 PDH - Course covers the procedures and methods involved in the retracement of property surveys.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

SUBDIVISION AND LAND USE - 2 PDH - Course assesses external and on-site development factors including land use and zoning, lot layout and dwelling types, traffic and road patterns, cul-de-sacs and walkways.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS - 2 PDH - Course reviews the purposes and procedures involved in surveying a body of water to include the generation of navigation maps and to determine quantities of deposited settlement.  Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

LAND PATENTS - 2 PDH - Course reviews U.S. land acquisition and ownership, land grants (patents), bounty warrants and Kentucky land patents.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pr-approved in KY for land surveyors.

FLOOD PLAIN SURVEYING - 2 PDH - Course reviews issues involved in surveying in flood plains, including permitting.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT - 2 PDH - Course reviews the issues and tasks related to various types of surveys and the managment considerations necessary to take projects from conception to completion.  Course cost is $40.00.  Submitted for consideration of approval in KY for land surveyors.

SURVEYING CONTRACTS - 2 PDH - Course reviews guidelines to assist the surveyor in understanding, drafting and executing contracts.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

PUBLIC LANDS - 2 PDH - Course reviews the history of the Public Land Survey System, how early surveys were conducted and how lost corners are restored.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

GPS SURVEYS - 2 PDH - Course is designed to offer basic information on Global Positioning Systems and how GPS is effectively used to conduct various types of surveys.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

EASEMENTS - 2 PDH - Course reviews general guidelines pertaining to the various types of easements the land surveyor may encounter.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

SURVEYING FOR DRAINAGE STUDIES AND ELEVATION CERTIFICATES - 2 PDH - Course reviews surveying data required for drainage studies and elevation certificates.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved for KY land surveyors.

FIELD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - 2 PDH - Course reviews acceptable methods to perform fieldwork and also covers state and federal safety regulations.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

SAFE TRAFFIC CONTROL PRACTICES FOR LAND SURVEYORS - 2 PDH - Course reviews traffic control methods in work zones.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

PLANNING AND ZONING - 2 PDH - Course reviews Kentucky Revised Statute 100 which is the Kentucky statute pertaining to both planning and zoning in the state.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pending approval in KY for land surveyors.

SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - 2 PDH - Course provides an overview of tax laws and how they apply to the small business.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

RIPARIAN RIGHTS - 2 PDH - Course reviews general principles pertaining to riparian and littoral properties.  Course cost is $40.00.  Pre-approved in KY for land surveyors.

RIGHT OF WAY - 2 PDH - Course reviews issues involved with right of way acquisition and closure.  Course cost is $40.00. Pending approval in KY for land surveyors.

DENDROLOGY - 2 PDH - Course reviews tree identification and methods for witnessing and marking trees.  Course cost is $40.00. Pending approval in KY for land surveyors.

MISSISSIPPI CODE OF CONDUCT - 2 PDH - Course reviews the code of conduct for land surveyors in the State of Mississippi.  Course cost is $40.00.  

To order - Complete a registration form and mail with the corresponding payment for either a PDF or CD-ROM course format.  Each course consists of a PowerPoint presentation, course narrative, any appropriate handout(s) and a 20-question exam covering the course content.  (The Standards of Practice/Ethics/Code of Conduct course has a 40-question exam).  Successful completion of the course exam is a 75% passing score.  A certificate is issued to verify earned professional development hours of credit per course completed.  Please note that certificates can only be issued to those who pay for the PDF or CD-ROM course(s).

Once a registration form and payment are received for the course(s) the PDF files will be sent by email within 24 hours of receiving the course order and payment.  The CD-ROM course order will be sent by first class mail within 2 business days of receiving the course order and payment.  Certificates for course completion are mailed or emailed within 2 working days once the completed exam(s) is(are) returned by email, fax or through the U.S. Postal Service.