A new collaboration: teach the teacher
TSA Council held a series of Vision Days in 2022 and one of the key aims that was agreed to focus on was the vision that, ‘every young person should know about land surveying as a career’. Allied to The Survey Association’s investment in the creation of the Geospatial Apprenticeships, The Survey School has a well-deserved reputation for survey teaching, so it made sense to open this up to tutors and teachers across the UK who are delivering this apprenticeship.
The ‘Teach the Teacher’ initiative is fostering a valuable exchange, of both theoretical knowledge and practical techniques, by offering survey training to tutors at colleges across the UK offering the Level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician Apprenticeship.
Benefits on both sides for ‘teach the teacher’
Last week, tutors and lecturers from Riverside and Dudley Colleges were welcomed at The Survey School in Worcester to take part in TSA-funded levelling and total station courses.
By collaborating with the experienced surveying professionals and tutors at the school, lecturers discovered practical, real world applications of some fundamental surveying techniques and hands-on skills to enhance the delivery of their curriculum.
There are, of course, also the added benefits of networking opportunities, as attendees will have the chance to connect with like-minded professionals from colleges across the country.
Looking ahead
Alan Mansell, Manager of The Survey School, said, “As we look forward to hosting other colleges later this year, the opportunity to work with tutors from different institutions promises a more cohesive collective effort towards advancing surveying education and enabling a consistent approach across the apprenticeship training providers.”
Katie Holt, Business Development Manager of TSA, added, “For The Survey Association, we believe the apprenticeship will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the profession and attracting new talent into the geospatial surveying profession.”
To find out more, please contact Katie Holt at katie@tsa-uk.org.uk.