Setting Out Training
& Resources
We are the UK’s leading provider of setting out training. We have been delivering the highest standard in setting out training for the last 15 years.
Our courses are tailored to meet the needs of construction industry employers and cover the full range of skills required by Site Engineers.
Delivering CITB Assured Courses
To us, setting out is not simply about a body of knowledge. It is also about focus, skill, organisation, communication, confidence,
engineering judgement and high-quality decision making.
Our training teaches best practice and places as much emphasis on correct record keeping as it does on efficiency and accuracy.
DATES & PRICES
5 DAY SETTING
OUT COURSE
5-day course on construction with level & total station for beginners & experienced professionals.
levelling and
tape measure
Learn the principles levelling & tape measure for construction set out & basic surveys.
TOTAL STATION
FOR CONSTRUCTION
Master total station setup for precise set out, control & data for construction.
ROBOTIC TOTAL STATION
FOR CONSTRUCTION
Robotic total station mastery: 1-man setup, data & workflows transfer course.
AutoCAD FOR
SITE ENGINEERS
Learn AutoCAD for construction: boost productivity & win more clients.
GNSS
AWARENESS
GNSS for Construction: Master Set Out, Survey, & Data Management for Projects.
DRONE USE
(INTRODUCTION)
Introduction to drone use for construction surveys & data processing.
drone use
(intermediate)
1-day drone course: Plan flights, capture data, process for construction.
3D MODELLING & MAPPING FOR SITE ENGINEERS
Master GNSS, Total Station & software for flexible data collection and boost project delivery.
LASER SCANNING
FOR CONSTRUCTION
3-day practical training in laser scanning. Theory, Software & Public Safety.
MACHINE CONTROL FOR
MACHINE OPERATORS
Read displays, manage layers & troubleshoot issues. Boost productivity with on-site measurement & control.
MACHINE CONTROL FOR
SITE ENGINEERS
Combine GNSS, Total Station & CAD. Enhance project efficiency with data & on-site control.
DATES & PRICES
5 DAY SETTING
OUT COURSE
5-day course on construction with level & total station for beginners & experienced professionals.
levelling and
tape measure
Learn the principles levelling & tape measure for construction set out & basic surveys.
TOTAL STATION
FOR CONSTRUCTION
Master total station setup for precise set out, control & data for construction.
ROBOTIC TOTAL STATION FOR CONSTRUCTION
Robotic total station mastery: 1-man setup, data & workflows transfer course.
AutoCAD FOR
SITE ENGINEERS
Learn AutoCAD for construction: boost productivity & win more clients.
GNSS
AWARENESS
GNSS for Construction: Master Set Out, Survey, & Data Management for Projects.
DRONE USE
(INTRODUCTION)
Introduction to drone use for construction surveys & data processing.
drone use
(intermediate)
1-day drone course: Plan flights, capture data, process for construction.
3D MODELLING & MAPPING FOR SITE ENGINEERS
Master GNSS, Total Station & software for flexible data collection and boost project delivery.
LASER SCANNING
FOR CONSTRUCTION
3-day practical training in laser scanning. Theory, Software & Public Safety.
MACHINE CONTROL FOR
MACHINE OPERATORS
Read displays, manage layers & troubleshoot issues. Boost productivity with on-site measurement & control.
MACHINE CONTROL FOR
SITE ENGINEERS
Combine GNSS, Total Station & CAD. Enhance project efficiency with data & on-site control.
Level 3 NVQ
in Engineering
Surveying
We offer the ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying. The course can be done at your own pace and there are different options for people who are new to the industry and need to learn new skills as well as those who are already experienced in setting out and surveying. This qualification enables you to apply for your Gold CSCS card.
eLearning
We have created a range of eLearning modules especially for Site Engineers covering levelling, Total Station, AutoCAD, GNSS, Machine Control, LSS, Trimble Business Centre, N4CE, Civil 3D and much more. As part of our eLearning community you will be able to ask questions to our trainers and join our regular live coaching calls.
IN-house training
If you have 4 or more people who need training, in-house training may be the most time and cost-effective solution for you. Our in-house training customers include small companies and prestigious global contractors alike.
1-2-1 TRAINING
Our trainer can work with you at a location that is convenient for you and at dates that suit you. One-to- one training can be cost effective as the training is tailored to your exact needs. You don’t need to cover anything that’s not relevant to you and content can be covered in a shorter space of time meaning less time off the job and more time being productive!
REMOTE SUPPORT
If you do not need a full training course, we offer ad hoc remote support. You can book in a short virtual meeting at a time that suits you, or if you are stuck with something on site you can give us a call and we will help you there and then. The feedback we get about this service is that 5 minutes of our time can help you save hours of your time!
Graduate Training
Having a strong graduate training program in place can help you attract and retain the best candidates and help develop young Engineers. It is equally as important for small businesses as large ones. We provide graduate training and can design and implement programs if you don’t have the right infrastructure in-house.
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITES
The practical nature of surveying modules means they require much more planning than standard classroom-based modules. Lecturers are sometimes required to deliver the module, even though they do not have any industry
experience of site surveying. We have worked with many different colleges and universities to help them overcome these challenges.
Training Case Studies
We have collected case studies from a range of delegates, from those who are fairly new to the construction industry and want hands-on training to give them confidence and complement their educational qualifications, to those who have been in the industry for many years and want to build on their existing experience
The setting out for construction book
Written by our Founder and Director, Saffron Grant, ‘Setting Out For Construction; A practical guide to Site Surveying’ addresses the most common problems encountered by engineers every day on site. Each element is explained from first principles in layman’s terms, making it perfect for beginners as well as experienced engineers who just want to brush up their skills.
Meet our trainers
Our trainers are all experienced Site Engineers, bringing our training courses to life with real world examples and practical experience. They have a diverse range of expertise and between them have specialist knowledge covering everything you can think of to do with setting out and Site Engineering!
Funding
There are a variety of funding mechanism available depending on where you are based in the UK. Funding of up to 100% is available for employers, self-employed or unemployed. Funding options are continually changing and we are happy to help you determine your eligibility and navigate the application process.
why sofc?
We understand the problems construction companies face finding and keeping good quality, reliable site engineers in a worsening skills shortage. We are on a mission is to increase the number of competent Engineers in the pipeline and improve the standard of setting out across the industry.
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