CPD approved · the West of England
Setting out engineer course for Bristol
Become a setting out engineer from Bristol. Two weeks of hands-on training with the Leica TS16 robotic total station at our academy, a CPD approved certificate, and once you pass you can take site work at £200 a day.

- £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
Getting from Bristol to the academy
By train
Direct CrossCountry trains run from Bristol Temple Meads, but the trip takes a few hours, so most Bristol trainees stay over.
By car
Straight up the M5 and M6. Possible, but a long day each way.
Staying over
Most trainees from Bristol stay over for the length of the course. [ACCOMMODATION OFFER]
We send full directions when you get in touch.
Site work in and around Bristol
Bristol's regeneration areas and the growth corridor along the M4 and M5 bring regular work for setting out engineers.
When you pass, we look first at projects near your home in the West of England, including Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Portishead, Yate and Clevedon.
Work is paid at £200 a day and depends on project availability.
What the course covers
- Leica TS16 robotic total station
- Site control and setting out points
- Levels
- Drainage and excavation
- Roads, paths and kerbs
- Reading drawings and checking work
Two weeks of practical training at our academy, ending with a final assessment.
Course fee £2,800
Pay in instalments with Klarna or Newpay, subject to status.
At £200 a day, 14 days of site work covers the full fee (before tax; work depends on project availability).
Fees and financeQuestions from Bristol
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Start your training from Bristol
Next course starts [NEXT COURSE DATE]. Call or email and we will help plan your journey.