Land surveying training and development programmes

Training needs analysis

• surveyors, civil engineers, architects, technicians, assistants
• evaluation of staff training needs, courses, education programmes, qualification requirements (academic and vocational), technical instruction necessities
• preparation of course prospectus
• training delivery
• follow up and mentoring programmes
• advice on professional qualifications
• assistance in increasing staff proficiency, competence and confidence

GPS introduction, familiarisation and appreciation

• introduction to satellite positioning, operating principles, applications, advantages over conventional surveying equipment, cost benefits, restrictions
• RTK, Static, VRS, OS active data, computations

Total Station and theodolite training courses

• instrument principles, setting up the instrument, checks, use, applications, methods
• setting out, control, coordinates
• data transfer to survey software and CAD

Level and laser training courses

• practical courses covering the use of levels, types of level, datum transfer, booking and data reduction, profiles, setting out and adjustments.
• advanced courses on geodetic and first order levelling and control networks.

Basic, intermediate and advanced bespoke surveying courses

• content developed with client

Laser scanning appreciation

• an introduction, overview and appreciation of current technology
• practical applications and commercial advantages of laser scanning
• options for deployment
• data modelling