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.

- £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 financeQuestions from Salford
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Start your training from Salford
Next course starts [NEXT COURSE DATE]. Call or email and we will help plan your journey.