Short Courses

The following technical short courses ranging from 2-5 days duration are available.  All are held at The Survey School, Worcester.  Joining instructions will be sent ahead of time to allow the student to prepare.  Hot and cold drinks are included in the course fee, accommodation and lunch is not provided.  To book please email us at office@surveyschool.org.uk or ring us on 01905 26329.
Please note: All prices quoted are net of VAT.

Jan132025 full
Mar172025
May192025

Utility Mapping Course

This course, run in association with Sygma Solutions Ltd, provides a 5 day utility surveyor training course. It covers both the principles of utility detection and hands-on practical training. Attendees can also take the Level 3 certificate in Utility Mapping and Surveying (QCF) alongside this.

Days

5

Price

£995 (with QCF Level 3 plus £145)

TSA Member

£995 (with QCF Level 3 free of charge)

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Jan272025
Apr072025
Jun232025

AutoCAD for Surveying

This 2-day course, run in association with Technical BIM Studio, is specifically aimed at new and current AutoCAD users in the geospatial profession.

Days

2

Price

755

CICES Member

680

TSA Member

550

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Feb102025
May272025
Aug262025

GNSS

The course offers a combination of background information and hands-on experience using a variety of functions presented by GNSS technology. The material is presented using a combination of Power Point presentation, discussions and practical workshops to capture the individual learning preferences of the participants.

Days

2

Price

£695

CICES Member

£625

TSA Member

£495

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Feb242025
May122025
Aug042025

Reality Capture – Revit Fundamentals

This course provides a 2 day Revit fundamentals course related to reality capture and measured survey modelling. It ranges from project setup to generating 2D & 3D output from reality capture or measured survey data. Each course will include up to 5 hours (TSA member) & 2 hours (non-member) post-course telephone technical support per attendee. View course details for further information

Days

2

Price

£755

CICES Member

£680

TSA Member

£550

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Apr282025
Aug042025
Dec082025

Levelling – Surveying & Setting Out

This course is designed to give Junior Surveyors, engineers and personnel in the surveying and construction industry a good grounding in the principles and practical application of levelling. The course is aimed at candidates with no previous experience of using levelling equipment.

Days

2

Price

£540

CICES Member

£485

TSA Member

£385

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Apr282025

Advanced Setting Out

This course is designed to give engineering graduates and personnel already working in the construction industry experience in the principles, calculations and practical application of site setting-out required for more complex setting-out conditions. Many situations arise on the construction site where it is necessary to have at range of mathematical tools at one’s disposal.

Days

5

Price

£1215

CICES Member

£1095

TSA Member

£880

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Apr302025
Aug062025
Dec102025

Total Stations – Surveying & Setting Out

This course is designed to give Junior Surveyors, engineers and personnel in the surveying and construction industry a good grounding in how to use modern total stations and is aimed at new recruits or staff who have little or no experience of using modern total stations.

Days

3

Price

£755

CICES Member

£680

TSA Member

£550

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May122025
Sep012025
Dec152025

5 Day Surveying Course

This course is designed to give surveyors and engineers a good grounding in the principles and practical application of site surveying. The course is aimed at the assistant or junior surveyor who is starting to carry out their own small surveys and requires more theoretical and practical training in ‘best practice’.

Days

5

Price

£1215

CICES Member

£1095

TSA Member

£880

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TBC

Photogrammetry & Digital Imaging

Do you want to know how to plan, take and process high quality images to create accurate and detailed 3D models? This three-day course covers photogrammetric techniques from both a theoretical and practical aspect. Led by a highly experienced tutor, in a small group setting, it provides teaching in the use of cameras and a hands-on processing experience

Days

3

Price

£915

CICES Member

£825

TSA Member

£660

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TBC

SUA Photogrammetry

Do you want to know how to plan and process your drone imagery to obtain quality survey output and a professional edge for your business and clients? This two-day course is packed with advice on how to maximise the impact of data collected by your small unmanned aircraft (SUA).

Days

2

Price

£755

CICES Member

£680

TSA Member

£550

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