Colleges & Universities – Setting Out for Construction

SUPPORTING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Helping construction educators to strengthen their surveying delivery, resources, and confidence.

WHY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CHOOSE US

We understand the realities of teaching construction surveying. We know that many lecturers are asked to deliver modules outside their comfort zone, without recent industry experience or enough time, space, or equipment to make it work as they would like.

The practical nature of engineering surveying modules means they take far more planning than classroom-based subjects, from organising field exercises to helping students build confidence with the instruments.

Setting Out For Construction have a proven track record of working with colleges and universities across England, Scotland and Wales, supporting the delivery of BTEC, HNC, HND and degree-level modules. Our practical expertise, resources and understanding of the education landscape make us a trusted partner for institutions looking to strengthen the quality and confidence of their surveying delivery.

OUR APPROACH

Our aim is always to help lecturers become confident, self-sufficient, and efficient in delivering these modules, not dependent on us. Everything we do is about building capability within the college or university, not creating reliance.

How We Support Colleges and Universities

We have supported education providers in a variety of ways:

RUNNING CPD WEBINARS FOR LECTURERS

PROVIDING EQUIPMENT DEMO DAYS

SHARING TEACHING RESOURCES AND WORKSHEETS

ADVISING ON MODULE AND CURRICULUM DESIGN

TRAINING LECTURERS IN THE PRACICAL AND THEORY SKILLS THEY NEED TO DELIVER THE MODULE

HELPING COLLEGES SOURCE SURVEYING EQUIPMENT COST EFFECTIVELY

DELIVERING PRACTICAL MODULES DIRECTLY TO STUDENTS WHERE REQUIRED

UNDERSTANDING THE BIGGER PICTURE

Directors Saffron Grant and Gail McEwen, and many of our trainers are closely involved in the skills and qualifications landscape. They understand the funding pressures, curriculum changes, and political factors that shape technical education. That wider perspective informs everything we do, helping educators deliver meaningful, industry-relevant training in challenging conditions.

OUR MOTIVATION

We are proud to collaborate with colleges and universities that share our commitment to raising standards in construction education. Our involvement is driven by a belief in practical, high-quality learning that prepares students for the real world and supports lecturers in achieving that goal.

If your college or university would like to explore how we can help strengthen your surveying delivery or staff development, please get in touch.