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CPD approved · Greater Manchester

Setting out engineer course for Salford

Become a setting out engineer from Salford. 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.

Setting out engineer marking a peg beside a new road
£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 Salford to the academy

By train

Hop into Manchester Piccadilly, then around 40 minutes on the direct train.

By car

About 45 miles, roughly an hour via the M60 and M6.

Staying over

Most trainees from Salford travel in each day, but staying over is an option. [ACCOMMODATION OFFER]

We send full directions when you get in touch.

Site work in and around Salford

Salford Quays and the regeneration areas along the Irwell have a steady stream of new build.

When you pass, we look first at projects near your home in Greater Manchester, including Eccles, Swinton, Walkden, Irlam and Prestwich.

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 finance

Questions from Salford

Is any of the course taught in Salford?
No. All training and the final assessment take place at our academy.
What time does each day start?
We confirm daily start and finish times when you enquire, and we can help plan your journey from Salford around them.
Will my site work be near home?
We look first at projects near your home in and around Salford. Work depends on project availability.

Start your training from Salford

Next course starts [NEXT COURSE DATE]. Call or email and we will help plan your journey.