Learn how to work confidently with 2D and 3D machine control on construction and civils projects. This course takes you from the basic principles through to preparing, checking, and managing data so earthworks and construction machines can be used accurately and efficiently on site.
Quick Facts
Duration: 1 day
Format: Classroom course with computers for hands-on software training.
Location: UK & Ireland-wide training centres & on-site options. Tenstar simulator available.
This one-day course is designed for engineers and managers who need to understand and apply machine control technology on live projects. You will cover how machine control systems work, the different types in use, and how they link with GNSS and total stations.
You will also learn how to prepare and transfer data to machines, how to check accuracy on site, and how to troubleshoot common issues. Practical demonstrations and exercises ensure you leave with the confidence to apply machine control as part of your everyday engineering role.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
Explain the principles of 2D and 3D machine control
Describe common machine control hardware and software
Prepare and manage data for machine control systems
Transfer data between engineering software, controllers, and machines
Check and verify machine control accuracy on site
Troubleshoot typical errors in machine control workflows
Work safely and effectively with machine control in a construction environment
Explain the role of the engineer in supporting machine control on projects
Who This Course Is For
Site engineers
Graduate and trainee engineers
Construction managers and supervisors working with machine control
Surveyors and technicians supporting earthworks or civil engineering projects
This covers everything taught on the course and much more, including total station, AutoCAD, machine control, and GNSS
You’ll also join our technical support and mentoring community, giving you ongoing help as you apply your new skills on site.
Funding
CITB has made several updates in recent months to how short-duration training is organised and funded. This has led many people to be uncertain about what they can claim. Funding is still available for many employers, and our courses continue to meet the CITB Assured training standards.
We are keeping fully up to date with the latest guidance, so if you are unsure about what funding applies to you, just contact us and we’ll explain it clearly and confirm your eligibility quickly.
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.
