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Accredited courses in surveying and engineering


Finchley College specialises in offering engineering surveying and management courses, you will be registered with the awarding body and upon successful completion of the course you can apply for a gold CSCS engineer surveyor card. This course is ideal for beginners, graduates and existing engineers seeking qualification. We offer a comprehensive training to transform learners from beginner to competent engineer standard from as little as 12 to 24 days. Our courses are alternative to a university degree, in fact lots of graduates attend the college to learn what they should have learned at the university.
With over 30 years of experience, we have successfully trained more than 1,200 engineers and managers who are now employed across the UK and internationally. Our nationally and internationally recognized qualifications enable learners to apply for CSCS gold engineer surveyor or black manager cards. Many of our graduates have used their credentials to secure residency permits and start new careers and lives abroad.
Our Commitment
We understand that transitioning to a new career can be challenging. Finchley College is committed to supporting you every step of the way toward achieving your aspirations. Our flexible course offerings, available on weekends and weekdays, accommodate learners' existing commitments and levels of experience, ensuring they can undergo training without sacrificing income. Training is available in London, Manchester and other locations upon demand.
Please see below details of courses on offer
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ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying, leading to full qualification in surveying and ability to apply for a gold CSCS engineer surveyor card
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Duration: A block of two weeks every other month, or every Saturday over three months (Learners can attend a block of two weeks and/or on Saturdays and must complete within three months of the start date. For beginners we suggest attending both block of two weeks and some Saturdays)
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Course units:
L/615/5308 Introduction to Surveying
R/615/5309 Understanding Levelling in Surveying
J/615/5310 Using a Total Station in Surveying
L/615/5311 Using Global Navigation Satellite Systems
R/615/5312 Setting out and other Construction-related Survey Technologies
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CITB assured courses (For fees please see the booking form)
- Employers should be able to claim grant from CITB
- Learners must complete introductory levels prior to commencing intermediate level courses
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Levelling and tape measurement (2 days), Grant rate/tier: £140 (Tier 2)
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CAD for site engineers (2 days), Grant rate/tier: £140 (Tier 2)
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Drone use for construction-Introduction (1 day), Grant rate/tier: £60 (Tier 1)
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Drone use for construction-intermediate (1 day), Grant rate/tier: £140 (Tier 2)
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Groundworks introduction (1 day)
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Project management in construction introduction, (1 day), Grant rate/tier: £60 (Tier 1)
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Project management in construction intermediate (2 days), Grant rate/tier: £140 (Tier 2)
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Leadership in construction project management ( 2 days), Grant rate/tier: £140 (Tier 2)
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Total Station for construction (3 days), Grant rate/tier: £140 (Tier 2)
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For further details about the above courses please download the course information pack
Existing engineers and surveyors will study the ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying over 4 days, with one day of site assessment followed by three days of college based training. Learners must be able to use Total Stations for surveying and setting out and working on site.
Graduates from UK universitie are advised as a minimum to study the CITB 3 day Total Station, and 2 day levelling training courses to improve their skills and job prospects, alternatively the full Level 3 Diploma course to also acheive the full qualifiction and CSCS gold engineer surveyor card. This course will set you apart from the competition as it provides post graduate training, understanding how to work as an engineer or a surveyor, academic references and post training support. Please note that due to short duration of CITB courses learners can not apply for a gold CSCS card.
Beginners embarking on a career in construction engineering, are advised to study the Diploma in Engineering Surveying over three months by attending two weeks full time and some Saturdays
Engineering Surveying training dates:
London, weekend sessions: Saturday 6th of December
London: Weekday classes: Monday, 5th of January
Cardiff, Manchester & Edinburgh (blended online and face-to-face classes)
7 days intensive course plus option to attend London classes for extra 5 Saturdays or a block of 5 days, they can also repeat the last three days of this course again the next time it is offered in each city.
Cardiff: 24-30 January
Manchester:21-27 Februay
Edinburgh: 28th March to 3rd of April
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Beginners to advanced course
An intensive training in engineering surveying for beginners
You will learn to use Total Stations, both manual and robotic, as well as GNSS, automatic, laser, and digital levels.
You will be able to read construction drawings, upload data to Total Stations, and set out walls, columns, piles, lift shafts, ground works, as well as how to work on RC and steel frame structures.
Duration: Two weeks full-time or 12 consecutive Saturday sessions. Learners on the two week course can attend the second week of the course next time it is offered at no extra cost.
08.30 am to 4.00 pm
Fees: £2495 plus VAT (£2995) and £95 certificate fees.
Qualification: ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying

Graduate training program
A comprehensive training to use Total Stations levelling equipment and GNSS for surveying and setting out in five days
This course is aimed at UK graduates in construction or civil engineering courses.
Overseas graduates are advised to enrol onto the Diploma qualification.
You will learn to work competently and with ease. It will improve your chances of employment and fast progression to competent setting out or site engineer level.
Duration: One week full time
Fees: £995 plus VAT (£1195)
08.30 am to 1.30 pm
Qualification: None, but learners studying for single units of the Diploma qualification can receive unit certificates only at extra charges

Diploma in Engineering Surveying for engineers and surveyors
A bespoke training for existing engineers to achieve qualification and to apply for a gold CSCS engineer surveyor card
You will learn awarding body assessment criteria that are not part of daily work of an engineer, including;
Using GNSS, automatic and digital levels, traversing for checking existing or establishing new site controls, as well as local and global coordinate systems and conversions.
Duration: 4 days plus online study
Fees: £1295 plus VAT (£1495) plus £95 qualification fees
Qualification: ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying
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