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CPD approved · Taught in Stoke-on-Trent

Train as a setting out engineer. Earn £200 a day.

Two weeks of hands-on training on a Leica robotic total station, a CPD approved certificate, and site work at £200 a day once you pass. No construction experience needed.

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Course fee £2,800. Spread the cost with Klarna or Newpay, subject to status.

Trainee setting up a robotic total station on site
£200 a day
Day rate when you work with us after passing
£2,800
Course fee, payable in instalments
14 days
Of work at that rate covers the full fee
CPD
Approved course and certificate

From first day to first site in three steps

  1. 1

    Enquire and choose how to pay

    Call or email us. Pay the fee up front or spread it with Klarna or Newpay, subject to status.

  2. 2

    Train in Stoke-on-Trent

    Two weeks of practical training at our academy on the equipment you will use on site.

  3. 3

    Pass and start earning

    Take the final assessment, receive your CPD approved certificate, and we help arrange site work at £200 a day.

What you will learn

  • Module 1

    Leica TS16 robotic total station

    Set up and operate the one-person robotic total station and field controller you will use on site.

  • Module 2

    Site control and setting out points

    Establish control, set out points and record what you have done.

  • Module 3

    Levels

    Use a level and a rotating laser to transfer and check heights.

  • Module 4

    Drainage and excavation

    Invert levels, falls and dig depths for pipes and foundations.

  • Module 5

    Roads, paths and kerbs

    Alignments, curves and roundabouts, from centrelines to kerb lines.

  • Module 6

    Reading drawings and checking work

    Read construction drawings and check work against them.

Fees and earnings

Course fee

£2,800

What is included

  • Practical training
  • Use of equipment
  • Final assessment
  • CPD approved certificate

Spread the cost

  • Klarna
  • Newpay

Instalment plans are subject to status and the lender's terms. [INSTALMENT TERMS]

What you can earn with us

£200 a day

14 days of work
£2,800, the full course fee
20 days of work
£4,000

Figures are before tax. Work depends on project availability.

Setting out engineer training for every UK city

Choose your city to see how the course works for you and where the site work is near you.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need construction experience?
No. The course suits complete beginners as well as site workers who want to upskill into setting out.
Where is the course held?
All training takes place at our academy in Stoke-on-Trent.
Who approves the course?
The course is CPD approved, and you receive a CPD approved certificate when you pass.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. You can spread the £2,800 fee with Klarna or Newpay, subject to status. See fees and finance.
How does the £200 a day work?
Engineers who pass and take site work through us are paid £200 a day. 14 days of work covers the full fee and 20 days is £4,000. Figures are before tax and work depends on project availability.
Do you run any other courses?
No. The setting out engineer course is the only course we run.
What if I do not pass first time?
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Next course starts [NEXT COURSE DATE]

Places are limited. Get in touch by phone or email to talk it through.

Enquire nowCall 0800 644 0794