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SETTING OUT TRAINING

YOUR PATHWAY TO CONFIDENCE, COMPETENCE, AND GROWTH IN SITE ENGINEERING

Whether you want to secure your first engineering role, step up to new responsibilities, or refresh and strengthen your skills, we are the trusted training partner you can rely on to take your career forward.

INTRODUCING SETTING OUT FOR CONSTRUCTION

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

For nearly two decades, we have helped thousands of learners, from graduates and site managers to groundworkers, tradespeople, and experienced engineers, gain the confidence, competence, and credibility to work to the highest professional standards.

We work across the civil engineering and construction sectors, delivering practical training that reflects real-world site conditions, using genuine design drawings and construction scenarios to bring learning to life.

Our courses build the skills that make you more valuable to your current employer, help them reduce reliance on freelance engineers, cut costly errors, and save money on external survey companies, while giving you less stress and more certainty on site.

Our open courses and specialist programmes cover everything from essential core skills to advanced and emerging technologies.

WHY LEARNERS CHOOSE US

People come to us for many reasons- to take on new challenges, increase their value to employers, boost their pay, or simply feel more confident in their role.

Whatever your starting point, you will get the same expert guidance, industry-respected training, and supportive environment that leading employers choose for their own teams.

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

PROVEN
TRACK RECORD

You’ll receive the same high-quality training used by leading contractors and infrastructure projects, giving you skills that employers know and respect.

COURSES FOR EVERY STARTING POINT

Our training works for graduates, site managers, groundworkers, and construction professionals from other trades. Whatever your background, we meet you at your level and help you progress.

INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING

We create an environment where everyone can thrive, including those new to the UK construction industry, women, ethnic minorities, and neurodiverse learners.

PRACTICAL, REAL-WORLD LEARNING

We teach with real design drawings and genuine construction scenarios so you can see exactly how to apply your skills on site.

SUPPORT BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Delegates get our expert-written textbook, lifetime access to our eLearning library and our online community to keep learning and stay connected.

WHO OUR COURSES ARE PERFECT FOR

GRADUATES & TRAINEES

Build strong foundations from day one and develop the skills top employers value most.

ENGINEERS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE

Close specific skills gaps, correct bad habits, and step confidently into new responsibilities.

MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS, AND BUSINESS OWNERS

Gain the technical knowledge to oversee work, reduce reliance on freelancers, and spot costly errors before they happen.

GROUNDWORKERS & OTHER TRADES

Upskill to take on more engineering tasks, increase your versatility, and open new career paths.

CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS MOVING TO THE UK

Bridge the gap between your existing expertise and the setting out requirements of UK construction projects.

OUR COURSES

Our courses give you the full range of practical setting out skills you need to work confidently and accurately on site. You will learn how to use the tools, technology, and techniques trusted by professional site engineers every day, including:

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 you to work accurately and confidently on site.

It works equally well if you are new to setting out and want to build your skills from the ground up, or if you already have experience and want to close gaps, refresh your knowledge, and standardise your methods. That is why so many people choose it as the starting point for their setting out journey or to refresh and reinforce their skills further into their career.

ProQual Level 3 Diploma

If you’ve been working in setting out for some time but never gained a formal qualification, the ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying can validate your skills and open new doors.

This qualification is recognised nationally and allows you to apply for a Gold CSCS Card, proving your competence to employers and clients. It’s a powerful way to strengthen your CV and improve long-term career prospects.

FUNDING ADVICE

If you’re employed, you may be eligible for up to 100% funding through your employer’s CITB grants. The process is now much simpler, and we can help them claim it quickly. If they are not sure which option is best, you can share this Funding Page with them.

If you are self-funding, we offer a three-part payment plan so you can spread the cost of your course.

SETTING OUT FOR CONSTRUCTION TEXTBOOK

Every learner on our practical courses receives a copy of Setting Out For Construction: A Practical Guide to Site Surveying, written by our founder and director Saffron Grant.

This industry-recognised textbook is packed with real-world examples, diagrams, and proven best practice methods. Many engineers keep it close at hand on site as a trusted reference throughout their career.

The book is also available to purchase separately for anyone wanting a comprehensive, practical guide to setting out.

ELEARNING AND COMMUNITY

Our eLearning library contains over 30 hours of video tutorials covering core and advanced setting out skills, while our private online community gives you space to connect with peers, share knowledge, and get expert advice when you need it.

Access is included for all practical course learners, but you can also join independently if you are looking for ongoing support, self-paced learning, and opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals.

JOB SEARCH SUPPORT

If you are funding your own training, we can also offer CV and job search support to help you present yourself confidently to potential employers.

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.

READY TO BOOK?

If you already know which course you want, you can secure your place instantly via our Dates and Prices page.

If you are still deciding, you can view our full range of courses to explore your options.

Want to spread the cost? No problem! At the checkout select ‘Klarna’ as the payment method.

If you’d like advice before booking, call us and speak to one of our friendly team. We’ll help you quickly work out the right course for your goals. No pressure, no sales pitch, just friendly, expert advice.