Trident Learning

This practical course introduces basic surveying for construction.  It covers the use, handling and maintenance of survey equipment and provides hands-on activities in interpreting maps and plans, carrying out basic surveying and recording data.

This course combines the elements of the geometry of the circle with the principles of trigonometry and applies them to curve theory.  The practical aspect of the course reinforces the use of the theodolite and EDM in Setting Out.  Transition curves, cubic parabolic curves and wholly transitional curves are explored.  The course also addresses problems associated with design and setting out of horizontal and vertical alignment of roads and the   determination of areas and volumes of a cross section.

This course provides on the job training, providing opportunities for the student to implement all the knowledge acquired throughout the Land Surveying programme.

This course takes the form of a fieldwork practicum and provides the students with hands-on training in construction surveying.  Students carry out common activities required of the surveying technician on a civil engineering project.  They practice care and use of precision equipment; observation, booking, checking, and preservation of survey data; use of computer systems/software common to the field, and calculations involving vertical and horizontal controls.

This course expands on knowledge and skills acquired in Survey Theory and Practice I.  Angle determination and electronic distance measurement are covered to enable traversing to establish control.  The following content is covered: Theodolite traversing, computation and adjustment, concepts of bearing, Azimuth, coordinate computations, topographical surveying, optical distance measurement, tachometry, EDM. Applications, trigonometrically heighting and curvature and refraction.  Students will complete a control traverse, applying the principles covered.

This course is designed to cover the main principles of systems analysis and design. It requires the study of information systems, with special attention being paid to the methods by which a problem is analysed to lead to a successful solution, as well as the design principles involved. It also includes practical work in which an appropriate system, or subsystem may be produced. A variety of case studies are used to highlight the various aspects of systems analysis and design.

This course introduces participants to the fundamental concepts in taxation and tax management as it relates to corporations, partnerships and individuals. Participants will examine the dynamic discipline of Barbados’ tax system as it affects financial decisions made by individual, corporations, and other taxpayers.

This course aims to enhance students’ ability to communicate the content of their specialty areas within Physical Education through attachment to an institution. Student teachers will develop through interaction with their charges, an understanding of the cultural and political nature of teaching, experience in motivating others, and value for the physical education needs of children and adolescents.  The immersion approach to this attachment will afford student-teachers the opportunity to function in the authentic environment in which the teaching of Physical Education and Sports takes place.