ADVANCING SETTING OUT SKILLS ACROSS THE INDUSTRY

SETTING OUT TRAINING

Whether you need to train one engineer, a whole team, or an entire graduate intake, we are the specialist partner you can rely on for all your setting out training needs!

INTRODUCING SETTING OUT FOR CONSTRUCTION

We are a leading specialist training provider focused entirely on setting out and surveying skills for construction purposes.

We have been delivering the highest standard in setting out training for the last 17 years and have trained thousands of engineers across the UK and Ireland.

We work across the civil engineering and construction sectors, delivering hands-on training for graduate and trainee engineers, existing staff, and those entering the profession via alternative pathways.

Our courses are tailored to meet the needs of construction industry employers and cover the full range of practical skills required by Site Engineers.

Our open courses and in-house training cover everything from core skills to advanced and specialist topics.

WHY INDUSTRY LEADING EMPLOYERS CHOOSE US

We are the preferred supplier of setting out training for many micro and SME firms, national and global contractors and major infrastructure projects alike.

We’re proud that most of our work comes from returning clients who have experienced the real results our training delivers.

Here’s why our loyal, happy customers keep coming back to us:

INCLUSIVE
BY DESIGN

We welcome and understand learners from all backgrounds, including women, ethnic minorities, and neurodiverse talent, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported, and able to excel.

LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS

We build lasting partnerships, with many clients returning year after year because they trust our expertise, value our understanding of their business, and see consistent results.

TRAINING THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE

Our training is designed to engage all learning styles, abilities, and experience levels, and tailored to ensure every participant gains maximum value.

PROVEN EXPERIENCE

We deliver graduate and early careers programmes for leading employers, from single cohorts to large-scale intakes of over 200 each year.

SETTING THE STANDARDS

We co-wrote the CITB Setting Out Training Standards and led the stakeholder consultation to achieve industry-wide consensus.

INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

We wrote the book (literally!) on setting out, which has become an industry recognised technical manual for theory and practice.

REAL-WORLD INSIGHT

We understand the challenges, barriers, and pain points employers face in achieving high quality setting out because we’ve encountered and helped businesses to overcome every one of them.

SUPPORTING RESOURCES

We provide every delegate with high-quality learning materials including video tutorials, eLearning modules, and our industry-recognised textbook, to reinforce and extend the skills gained in training.

EASY BOOKING PROCESS

Employers value our clear dates and prices, responsive enquires team, quick supplier setup, and acceptance of purchase orders. They can book online or through our friendly team.

WHO WE TRAIN

TRAINEE & GRADUATE ENGINEERS

Build solid foundations and best practice from day one to maximise the value of new starts.

ENGINEERS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE

Close specific skills gaps, address recurring errors, take on new responsibilities.

SITE MANAGERS & BUSINESS OWNERS

Become self-sufficient, reduce reliance on freelance engineers and supervise from a position of knowledge.

GROUNDWORKERS & OTHER TRADES

Recognising the potential of experienced construction workers and upskilling them to absorb workload from Engineers.

TRAINING TOPICS

Level

Total Station

GNSS

Tape Measure

Laser Scanner

Machine Control

AutoCAD

3D Modelling

Drones

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Setting Out For Construction

INDUSTRY-RECOGNISED STANDARDS

  • All our courses are CITB Assured, meaning they meet recognised industry standards designed in consultation with employers and technical experts.

  • We are regularly audited by CITB to ensure our processes are robust, our delivery is consistent, and our records are accurate.

  • Delegates’ achievements are uploaded promptly to the Construction Training Register, so
    employers can verify training quickly and easily and receive automated grant payments.

  • This gives you confidence that our training is aligned with industry needs and delivered to a consistent, recognised benchmark.

OPEN COURSES

Our CITB Assured courses are available as open courses at venues across the UK, with frequent dates throughout the year.

They are ideal when you:

  • Have a small number of people to train
  • Can’t release an entire team at once
  • Have employees based in different locations

Open courses offer flexibility, consistent quality, and the opportunity for learners to meet peers from other companies and share experiences.

IN-HOUSE TRAINING

All our CITB Assured courses can be delivered as in-house training at your site or at one of our UK-wide centres, on dates that suit your programme.

Ideal when you have a group to train, want to incorporate project-specific content into a standard course, need a fully bespoke programme built around your work activities, or simply require the flexibility of training delivered on your terms.

5-DAY SETTING OUT FOR CONSTRUCTION

OUR FLAGSHIP COURSE

The five day Setting Out for Construction course is our most popular training option. It builds a solid foundation across levelling, tape measure, total station and core setting out practice equipping engineers to work accurately and confidently on site.

It works equally well for new starters building their skills from the ground up, and for experienced staff who want to close gaps, refresh their knowledge, and standardise their methods. That’s why so many employers choose it as their go-to training solution.

FUNDING ADVICE

We know funding can be a mixed subject for employers. Some are fully on top of it and have well- established processes in place, while others have been put off in the past by complex, time- consuming claims processes.

The good news is that new, simpler mechanisms are now in place which don’t require any application forms.

As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, we can help you access available grants quickly and without the rabbit holes.

Whether you need a quick confirmation or a full hand-held process, we’ll make sure you get the

funding you’re entitled to so you can focus on getting your team trained.

For those who want our support, we can:

  • Identify which funding routes are quickest and easiest for you to access

  • Confirm eligibility before you commit to training

  • Support you through the booking process with minimal admin on your side

SUPPORT BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

We don’t just deliver training.

We are leading a movement and building a community dedicated to raising standards and creating a culture of excellence in site engineering.

Every delegate benefits from resources and support that continue long after the course ends:

  • A copy of Setting Out for Construction: A Practical Guide to Site Surveying, written by our founder and director Saffron Grant.
  • Access to our eLearning library with 30+ hours of video tutorials, regularly updated with new content.
  • Membership of our online community, where they can connect with peers and get technical support from our team of experts whenever they need it.

As well as delivering high-quality training, we have developed industry-recognised resources to support learning on site.

Our book, Setting Out for Construction: A Practical Guide to Site Surveying, provides clear, practical explanations and over 150 diagrams designed to make complex concepts accessible.

ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying

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This nationally recognised qualification is ideal for experienced site engineers who have been practising setting out but don’t yet hold a formal qualification.

The diploma formally validates existing skills and knowledge, demonstrating professional competence to employers and clients. It also meets the requirements for applying for a Gold CSCS Card, enhancing career prospects and verifying worker competence for compliance purposes.

BOOKING MADE SIMPLE

For open courses, you can secure places instantly via our dates and prices page. Ideal if you know exactly what you want and just need to get people booked in.

If you’re arranging in-house training, the quickest way to get everything confirmed is to Request a Proposal. We’ll reply quickly with prices, and availability.

If you’d prefer to speak to someone first, our friendly team can help you choose the right option,
arrange purchase orders, and check if we’re already set up as a supplier with your company.

NEED A BIT MORE HELP?

If you’re not quite sure which course or format is best, or you’d like to talk through the options before booking, just give us a call. Our directors are always happy to chat, no sales pitch, no pressure.

We’d rather you spend five minutes with us now than lose hours trying to figure it out alone.

Whether it’s a quick question or a full run-through of your options, we’ll point you in the right direction and help you make a confident decision.

Our Partners

With over 50 five star reviews on Google, you are in the best of hands with Setting Out For Construction

Jordan Speirs
“Have completed various courses with SOFC and would highly recommend Saffron and her team to all levels of engineers from Graduates to
Tolib M Ayoola
“Amazing course in gaining practical knowledge into setting out and site engineering, attended the week long setting out course and was able to
Bobi Archer
“I would highly recommend the setting out courses for new and developing Engineers. The course entailed tuition of the tasks to be undertaken