Fundamentals of Surveying
The fundamentals of the Surveying course cover the first three units of the ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying, it is a perfect choice for those looking to kickstart their career in construction engineering.
What you will be learning
- Mathematics of surveying
- Measuring angles, distances, and heights
- Levelling, using automatic, laser and digital levels
- Using two man Total stations
- Upload and download data to and from USB and Total stations.
- Understanding data types
- Creating control systems where none exists
- Converting local and global coordinate systems, including rotation of grids
- Traversing for creating local control systems and local site surveys
- Bowditch method of traversing
By the end of this course, you should be able to understand how Total Stations work, use levelling instruments for level surveys and establish site datums or TBM's, as well as establish and check site controls
We offer up to 3 unit certificates in the fundamentals of surveying course at an extra certification fee of £195
Timetable:
Duration: Four consecutive days or four Saturdays in one month from 08.30 to 5.00 pm
Fees: £995 plus VAT (£1195), plus an optional £195 charge for three unit certificates. Please note that CSCS will only issue cards to learners who have completed the ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying. To achieve this, learners must ernrol onto the beginner to the advanced level.
Sign up now and start your journey toward success in engineering surveying.
Benefits
- Apply for a student discount card to use at thousands of shops and online
- Academic references to help improve your CV and job prospects
To book this course, please pay online or by BACS
Finchley College Ltd.
Sort code: 09-01-27
Account no. 44018113
Please write your name as a reference
Instalment plan:
There is no instalment option, but learners may be able to pay by PayPal and take advantage of the pay in 3 option, where you will pay over three months.
For more information, please call Reza Nobakht on 020 8143 8970 or email us at
finchleycollege@yahoo.com
Fundamentals of Surveying
This course is aimed at beginners, junior engineers, or surveyors who need comprehensive training of the fundamentals of surveying, including;
Surveying mathematics
Accuracy, precision, site controls, scales, data types
Learning to use levelling equipment, including automatic, laser and digital levels
Establishing new or checking existing site controls
Introduction to Total Stations

