Surveying

Surveying

Looking to expand your knowledge or launch a career as a surveyor? Then the Basic Surveying course is perfect for you. As a surveyor, you'll play a crucial role in a construction team, performing all ground measurements to determine the boundaries of a construction project according to cadastral guidelines. With us, you'll gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. You'll start working immediately, both at SOMA's training ground and at your employer's.

You'll learn essential skills, such as performing and processing ground surveys and extracting valuable information from digital construction drawings. Using advanced measuring equipment like a Total Station and GPS, you'll effortlessly learn to measure and lay out. Our experienced instructors with practical experience will explain all the techniques and equipment so you can apply them immediately. Prepare for a successful career as a surveyor with this practical course!

What will you learn during the training?

The course consists of three modules and combines theory and practice. The following topics are covered:
Module 1:

  • You will learn the basic principles of surveying such as the coordinate system, calculating coordinates and the methods of point determination.

Module 2:

  • You will learn survey techniques such as spirit levels, tachymetry and GNSS.

Module 3:

  • You'll learn how to lay out survey data. This involves tasks like creating files, staking out points and lines, and making reports.

What do you get afterwards?

After completing the course, you will receive an industry-recognized diploma as a participant.

Additional information

  • After completing the course, you can work for a land surveying firm, municipality, province, or possibly the Land Registry. You can also choose to continue your education by taking the Land Surveying Level 4 course.
  • Each module consists of approximately 40% theory and 60% practical training. The same applies to the exam, which consists of both a theoretical and a practical exam.

Basic land surveying 12 days Industry recognized diploma (valid indefinitely)

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DateLocationSign upDuration of trainingTeaching daysPrice
March 5 2027HarderwijkSign up12 daysMarch 5, 12, 19, 26, April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 21, 28, June 4, 2027€3600,00

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