Published: 04 Jun 2025
As well as its longer courses, The Survey School also offers eight short courses that cover a range of disciplines within the land surveying profession. These technical ‘short courses’ range from two to five days in duration. All of them take place at The Survey School in Worcester. Students who enrol on a course will be sent instructions ahead of the time, to allow them to prepare before they attend. As part of each package, hot and cold drinks are included in the course fee, although accommodation and lunch are not provided.
Short courses for a long career
These short courses provide insightful, concise guides to specific areas of surveying. These range from surveying and engineering courses, to utility mapping and digital construction software. The pricing structure is three tiered – for Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) members, TSA members or technicians who are not members of any association or professional body. Those wishing to attend may have limited experience of surveying, or already have qualifications and practical knowledge. They are also ideal for those who wish to reacquaint themselves with modern methods and equipment, if they have had a period outside the profession.
The available courses are as follows. All dates are for 2025:
GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)
This course is two days, beginning on 26 August. It offers a combination of background information and hands-on experience of GNSS technology. The material is presented using a combination of PowerPoint presentation, discussions and practical workshops. The cost is £695, but CICES members pay £625 and TSA members only £495.
5-day Surveying Course
Commencing on 2 June, 1 September or 15 December, this course is designed to give surveyors and engineers a good grounding in the principles and practical application of site surveying. The course is aimed at an assistant or junior surveyor, who is starting to carry out their own small surveys and requires more theoretical and practical training. This costs £1215, with CICES members paying £1095 and TSA members only £880.
AutoCAD for Surveying
Available from 23 June or 8 September, this two-day course, run in association with Technical BIM Studio, is specifically aimed at new and current AutoCAD users in the geospatial profession. The price is £755, with a reduction to £680 for CICES members and £550 for TSA members.
Setting Out for Engineering Surveying
Beginning on either 30 Jun or 10 November, this five-day course is designed to give engineering graduates and personnel already working in the construction industry experience in the principles, calculations and practical application of site setting-out for more complex situations. Costs are £1215 for industry technicians, £1095 for CICES members and £880 for TSA members.
Utility Mapping Course
This five-day course can commence on either 22 September or 17 November. Run in association with Sygma Solutions Ltd, it is a utility surveyor training course. Attendees can also take the Level 3 certificate in Utility Mapping and Surveying (QCF) concurrently. The cost is £995 (with QCF Level 3 adds £145) while TSA members will pay only £995 (with QCF Level 3 free of charge).
Reality Capture – Revit Fundamentals
Starting on 4 August or 6 October, this two-day course provides a Revit fundamentals course related to reality capture and measured survey modelling. It ranges from project setup, to generating 2D and 3D output from reality capture, or measured survey data. Each course includes up to five hours (for TSA members) and two hours (non-members) post-course telephone technical support per attendee. The price is £755, or £680 for CICES members and £550 for TSA members.
Levelling – Surveying & Setting Out
Commencing on 4 August or 8 December, this course is designed to give Junior Surveyors, engineers and personnel in the surveying and construction industry a basic grounding in the principles and practical application of levelling. The two-day course is aimed at candidates with no previous experience of using levelling equipment. Costs are £540 for non-members, £485 for CICES members and £385 for TSA members.
Total Stations – Surveying & Setting Out
Available to begin on 6 August or 10 December, this three-day course is designed to give Junior Surveyors, engineers and personnel in the surveying and construction industry a good grounding in how to use modern total stations. It’s aimed at new recruits, or staff who have little or no experience of using modern total stations. The cost is £755, or £680 for CICES members and £550 for TSA members.
There are still a few places left on the 2025 dates mentioned above and more detail here on the various courses. To book your place, please email us at office@surveyschool.org.uk or ring on 01905 26329.
