October 20, 2026
Virtual Class
Credits: 8 QEU/CEU
This one-day, advanced-level course provides a working knowledge of plotting and interpreting property descriptions. The course discusses several methods of property descriptions (e.g., metes and bounds, centerline, point, subdivision and lot and block, Public Land Survey System (PLSS), and State Plane Coordinate System).
Credentialing
- New SR/WA: An advanced course that is required for the SR/WA designation.
- Industry: An advanced course that is required for the Oil & Gas Pipeline and Electric & Utilities pathways for the RWP certification. It can also be applied as an elective towards the Generalist and Transportation pathways for the SR/WA designation.
- Specialist: An advanced course that is required course for the R/W-NAC certification.
Topics
- Requirements of a valid description
- Use of the rectangular grid system
- When and how to use the point and centerline method
- Sources of uncertainties
- Subdivision descriptions
- Metes and bounds descriptions
Course Tuition Includes
- Learning Guide
- Exercise Answers
- Engineering tools (engineering scale, protractor and straight edge)
Instructor
Tim Solinski, P.S. is a licensed Professional Surveyor in New Mexico (2006) and North Dakota (2012) with over 20 years of experience, the majority of which have been in supporting electric and gas distribution and transmission projects. He’s understands all aspects of the surveying profession, with an emphasis on utility and roadway construction, drainage, and boundary projects. Tim is CLIMB certified and instructs the 900 series courses.
Location
Newrow Conference Call
Participant Capacity: 20
Start Time: 8am Pacific
Course Coordinator
Jonathan Quan
Phone: (213) 485-5779
E-mail: jonathan.ch1irwa@gmail.com
IRWA Member Tuition $265.00
IRWA Non-Member Tuition $385.00
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Register online at www.irwaonline.org
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