CPD approved · north Essex
Setting out engineer course for Colchester
Become a setting out engineer from Colchester. 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 Colchester to the academy
By train
From Colchester the train goes via London, taking several hours, so most trainees stay over during the course.
By car
Via the A12, M25 and M1. Too far for a daily round trip.
Staying over
Most trainees from Colchester stay over for the length of the course. [ACCOMMODATION OFFER]
We send full directions when you get in touch.
Site work in and around Colchester
North Essex has large garden community plans and regular work around the Haven ports.
When you pass, we look first at projects near your home in north Essex, including Clacton-on-Sea, Harwich, Sudbury, Witham and Ipswich.
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 Colchester
Is any of the course taught in Colchester?
What time does each day start?
Will my site work be near home?
Start your training from Colchester
Next course starts [NEXT COURSE DATE]. Call or email and we will help plan your journey.