Book a Course at Finchley College

 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 a qualification. We offer comprehensive training to transform learners from beginner to competent engineer standard in as little as 12 days, plus blended home study. Our courses are an alternative to a university degree; in fact, lots of graduates attend college to learn what they should have learned at the university.

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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 recognised 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.

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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.​

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Please see the details below of the courses on offer​

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• ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying for beginners and existing engineers, leading to a full qualification in surveying and the ability to apply for a gold CSCS engineer surveyor card 

  • Duration: 12-day course: A block of two weeks (Mon-Fri) every other month, or 12 consecutive Saturdays. Upon successful completion of all assessment criteria, learners will be eligible to apply for a gold CSCS Engineer Surveyor card.

  • This course is ideal for beginners, graduates, assistant and junior engineers seeking a nationally and internationally recognised qualification with a gold CSCS engineer surveyor card, demonstrating qualified and skilled status.

  • This is a must-course for overseas graduates who find it difficult to find employment in the UK

  • The course includes a year of Autodesk student licence and a day of AutoCAD training, with an online course available.

  • Total Station, GNSS, Levelling equipment training

  • Emergency First Aid included

  • Additional short courses of SSSTS and a drone introduction course at extra fees

  • Additional benefits:

    • One-year TOTUM student discount card

    • Free access to online support material

    • Weekend learners: Free one day a month post-completion training sessions for up to six months

    • Weekday learners: Free repeat of the second week of the two-week course & £250 discount in fees

    • Final day graduation ceremony, where you can invite friends and family for group photos

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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)

• For some courses, learners must complete introductory levels before commencing intermediate level courses

  • Levelling and tape measurement (2 days)

  • CAD for site engineers (2 days)

  • Drone use for construction-Introduction (1 day)

  • Drone use for construction-intermediate (1 day)

  • Groundworks introduction (1 day)

  • Project management in construction introduction (1 day)

  • Project management in construction intermediate (2 days)

  • Leadership in construction project management ( 2 days)

  • Total Station for construction (3 days)​

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For further details about the above courses, please download the course information pack 

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ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying for existing engineers and surveyors £1595 including VAT

Existing engineers and surveyors can apply for a gold CSCS engineer surveyor card upon completion of the Diploma qualification. Training duration is over 4 days, with one to two days of site assessment followed by two further days at college. Learners must be able to use Total Stations for surveying and setting out, and working on site.

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Graduates from UK universities 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, or the full Level 3 Diploma course to also achieve the full qualification and CSCS gold engineer surveyor card. This course will set you apart from the competition as it provides postgraduate training, understanding how to work as an engineer or a surveyor, academic references and post-training support. Please note that due to the short duration of CITB courses, learners can not apply for a gold CSCS card.​​

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Beginners embarking on a career in construction engineering are advised to study the Diploma in Engineering Surveying over two months by attending two weeks full-time and /or weekend sessions

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Engineering Surveying training dates:

​London, weekend sessions: Saturday 3rd of January (the first three Saturdays and Sundays over two months)

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London: Weekday classes: Monday, 5th to Saturday, 17th of January (Mon-Sat)

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Cardiff, Manchester & Edinburgh (blended online and face-to-face classes)

5-day intensive CITB Total Station, levelling and GNSS awareness courses: £1495

Two blocks of 5-day intensive blended (Monday-Friday) split over two months, ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying: £3595

Leaners must register at least two weeks in advance for home study before attendance

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Cardiff: 24-30 January

Manchester:21-27 February

Edinburgh: 28th March to 3rd of April

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Booking form​​​​​