Setting Out Training – 3 Day Course in Cardiff
Overview
Our 3‑day Setting Out Training in Cardiff is designed for construction professionals who want to develop practical skills in transferring design information into accurate on‑site data. This intensive course provides a clear introduction to setting out techniques using both manual and electronic equipment, ensuring participants can confidently implement co‑ordinated positions of points, profiles, and batter rails.
With a strong focus on hands‑on learning, you’ll gain experience in levelling operations, on‑site calculations, and the installation of profiles for trench work, earthworks, and road construction. By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence to apply setting out principles on live projects and the knowledge to progress further in your surveying or construction career.
Why Choose CCW’s Setting Out Training?
- Accredited training provider in Cardiff: Recognised across Wales for quality and professional development.
- Practical, site‑based learning: Apply techniques directly with EDM and Total Station equipment.
- Expert tutors: Delivered by practising surveyors and engineers with industry experience.
- Career progression: Build a foundation for advanced surveying and CAD training.
- Convenient location: Delivered at CCW’s Cardiff training centre, close to transport links.
What You’ll Learn
- Introduction to setting out: Principles, terminology, and applications.
- Conversion of design information: Turning plans into usable site data.
- Levelling operations: Setting finished levels with accuracy.
- Co‑ordinate calculations: Polar rectangular and grid methods.
- Electronic survey equipment: Using EDM and Total Station tools.
- Setting out by angle and distance: Applying practical field techniques.
- Profiles and batter rails: Installation for trench, earthwork, and road projects.
- Survey checks and as‑built drawings: Ensuring accuracy and producing digital records.
Course Details
- Duration: 3 days (09:30 – 16:30).
- Location: CCW Training Academy, 5-7 Museum Place, Cardiff City Centre, CF10 3BD.
- Audience: Construction professionals, early‑career surveyors, and engineers.
- Format: Tutor presentations, case studies, and practical site exercises.
- Extras: Course notes, refreshments, and lunch included.
Benefits of Attending
- Gain confidence in applying setting out techniques on site.
- Update existing skills with modern surveying methods.
- Enhance career prospects in construction and engineering.
- Learn from experts with real‑world industry experience.
How to Book
Secure your place today:
- Phone: 029 21 156 603
- Email: info@careerchangewales.co.uk
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