Beginners to an enhanced Engineering surveying course, plus extended qualifications
 
A training course for those changing careers to construction engineering and surveying.
 
This course is designed for individuals transitioning into a career in surveying within the construction engineering sector. It will lead to achieving the ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying qualification, First Aid at Work, drone training and certification, including A2, and the Level 3 Diploma in UAV, AutoCAD, Health and Safety courses, including risk assessment.
 
Learners will also be eligible to apply for a gold CSCS Engineer Surveyor card.
 
Did you know you don't need a degree to work as an engineer at construction sites?
 
Did you know that a university degree for setting out and site engineers is a complete waste of time and money?
 
Why go to a university and end up with debts of £60,000 +
When we can teach you all you need and a nationally and European-approved qualification for just £4295 including VAT
 
Our course is designed to take you from beginner to enhanced level in 3 months, enabling you to achieve the Diploma in Engineering Surveying qualification. You will also receive one day of college-based post-training practice sessions for up to six more months. 
 
Classes are offered on weekdays and weekends. 
 
Weekdays: Two blocks of 9 consecutive days every other month or the first three weekends of each month for three months.
 
Enhanced learners receive extra training and lessons in additional subjects to help them develop a broader, more practical expertise in engineering and inworking as site engineers or surveyors.
 
You will learn to use surveying equipment to a high degree of fluency for surveying and setting out on construction sites and land surveying. 
 
 
Course content
The list below covers the main topics; there are many more that are not shown due to space limitations.
 
Total Station
set up the total station over a point
carry out relevant calibration checks.
(horizontal and vertical collimation error, trunnion axis, prism constant, optical/ laser plummet, diaphragm orientation)
list the possible sources of error when using a total station
list techniques for improving and checking your accuracy and precision
view, edit, add, and delete data
install a network of primary control points from scratch (traverse)
install accurate secondary control points (retro targets)
create a local coordinate system
measure and set out reduced levels with the total station
describe a range of methods for plumbing columns and walls
set the position and orientation of the total station using the resection
set the position and orientation by setting up over a known point and referencing another known point
take a topographical survey and record the results systematically
measure the horizontal distance and level differences between points
stake out points of known co-ordinates using the stake out function
stake out points in relation to a baseline using the reference line function
import and export data
discuss the relationship between Total Station and GNSS equipment 
explain the scenarios when you would choose mechanical and robotic total stations
 
 
Levelling
Record work correctly and to the industry standard
Incorporate robust checks to all levelling
List the sources of error in levelling
Carry out a level survey (existing features or as-built)
Set elements to a fixed level, i.e. top of concrete levels
Measure the reduced level of ceilings and soffits
Transfer Temporary Benchmarks (TBM) to create new Temporary Benchmarks (TBM)
Check that the level is in correct calibration – two peg test
Set up profile boards for level excavation
Set up profile boards for sloping excavation
Set up batter rails for cut and fill
Apply the principles of various levelling equipment
Calculate gradients for the purpose of setting out
List the sources of error in taping
Set out right angles and rectangles using a tape measure
Set out on sloping ground
Incorporate checks when setting out using a tape measure
 
 
GNSS awareness
Using GNSS for surveying and setting out
Establishing site controls by GNSS
Advanced setting out methods
Reading and understanding construction drawings
Setting out roads, embankments, motorways, dual carriageways, site roads
Setting up profile boards for embankments, roads, and car parks
 
 
 
 
Timetable:
08.30 am to 3.00 pm on the first two months , 08.30 am to 5.00 pm on the final month of weekend sessions.
 
Course fees
Beginner to enhanced level: £3995 inc. VAT, plus £295 certification costs
 
 
Learning the topics above is intended to provide extra skills to overcome a lack of prior work experience and make you attractive to employers.
 
To book this course, please pay by bank transfer or through our website
We offer a 5% discount on fees if payment is made in full via bank transfer. 
 
Payment by instalment is available at just £1450 per month
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
To book this course, please pay by BACS
Finchley College Ltd
Sort code: 09-01-27
Account no. 44018113
Please write your name as a reference
Alternatively, pay through the website at https://www.finchleycollege.com
 
 
 
 
For more information, please get in touch with us on 07974 221155 or email us at finchleycollege@yahoo.com