GSA Surveying Course

GSA Surveying Course

Expand your practical experience & theoretical knowledge

GSA’s (formerly TSA) Surveying Course was created specifically for the development of new entrants into the geomatics profession, or those with experience but no formal training.  The course is broken down into six two-week blocks spread over two years.  It includes a solid introduction to basic, control and detail surveying, photogrammetry, GNSS, hydrospatial surveying, PAS128 and utility mapping, measured building, construction and engineering surveys. It is also recognised by CICES and RICS (see below).

Full details of each block can be found by following these links:

GSA Surveying Course Brochure

GSA Surveying Course Outline

The ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying can be completed in tandem with the GSA Surveying Course.

The diploma requires no additional work for a candidate completing all 6 blocks and registered candidates will receive a certificate that fulfils the requirement to apply for a CSCS Gold Card.  Further information can be found on this web page

The Diploma registration & assessment is billed for separately by our training partner CSTA Global. 

CICES

Successfully completing all 6 GSA Surveying Course blocks fulfils 100% of the requirement for those wishing to upgrade from Student to Technical membership of CICES. This also needs 3 years relevant experience, a detailed CV, an experience report, 1 years’ worth of CPD reports and a completed Principal Sponsor Form.

RICS

Completing the GSA Surveying Course and/or ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying, plus proof of 2 years of relevant experience (including pre-course experience) also meets the RICS eligibility requirements to apply for Associate assessment.

GSA Surveying Course Prices – Six Blocks in total (prices excluding VAT)

GSA Member Company
Three blocks paid in advance: £1100 per block x 3 = £3300
Pay per block: £1200 per block

Non-GSA Member Company
Three Blocks paid in advance: £1520 per block x 3 = £4560
Pay per block: £1595 per block

CICES Member
Three Blocks paid in advance: £1369 per block x 3 = £4107
Pay per block: £1435 per block

Course transfer fee – £80.00

Duplicate Certificate and Letter of Authentication – £85

Who

For new entrants into the Geomatics profession, or those with some experience but no formal training.

Aim

To broaden the student’s practical experience and to supplement theoretical experience gained from their employer.

How

The course is broken down into six two-week blocks spread over two years.

Course Material

The material produced is intended for course use and as an aide memoir to the subjects covered.

It is also a reference for general surveying; it is not meant to be a substitute textbook or an exhaustive coverage of the subject.

Technology

Surveying technology is constantly changing and new hardware and software solutions are regularly being introduced to the work place. We aim to inform students of the latest developments and to outline what is now possible and what will soon be possible.

The aim of the course is to illustrate, using modern industry standard instruments and programs, how to achieve the survey aims set out in each of the blocks. To demonstrate first principles, basic equipment will be used with methods that ensure the students understand what is happening and are not just button pressers with no understanding of the workings of the black box.

Aims and Outcomes

Set out below are the main aims and expected learning outcomes of the six basic blocks. These complement the initial course overview and the individual block synopsis.

Assessment


This course will recognise the importance of continued professional development. During each block the students will have a formal assessment, which will accurately chart their achievement against the block aims. These assessments will highlight both strengths and limitations, and are provided to the employer as a written report at the end of each block.
The assessments will also be discussed with the students. At the end of each block, the employer will be provided with details of the “work experience” assignment tasks. Students should complete these assignments prior to commencing the next block.

In addition to this the students will be completing their ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying as they progress through the course. 

The marked assignments are an integral part of the course that reinforce what has been learnt and lead to further development. It is important that students are encouraged and assisted, where necessary, to do this work.

At the end of the course there will be a Graduation Ceremony and presentation of awards. Final summary reports of the Students’ results and grades will be produced.


Course Dates

Course 73
  • Course 73 Block 1
    Sep202027
    To
    Oct012027
  • Course 73 Block 2
    Jan172028
    To
    Jan282028
  • Course 73 Block 3
    May082028
    To
    May192028
Course 72
  • Course 72 Block 1
    Apr052027
    To
    Apr162027
  • Course 72 Block 2
    Jul192027
    To
    Jul302027
  • Course 72 Block 3
    Oct252027
    To
    Nov052027
Course 71
  • Course 71 Block 2
    Feb152027
    To
    Feb262027
  • Course 71 Block 3
    Aug022027
    To
    Aug132027
  • Course 71 Block 4
    Nov292027
    To
    Dec102027
Course 70
  • Course 70 Block 3
    Nov092026
    To
    Nov202026
  • Course 70 Block 4
    Apr192027
    To
    Apr302027
  • Course 70 Block 5
    Jun212027
    To
    Jul022027
Course 68/69
  • Course 68/69 Block 5
    Jan182027
    To
    Jan292027
  • Course 68/69 Block 6
    Jun072027
    To
    Jun182027

In addition to the TSA Surveying Course, short technical courses of 2-5 days duration are also currently available on Setting Out, Using a Total Station and Levelling. A number of other short courses on Utility Mapping, Photogrammetry and other specialist topics are also offered.

> More about our short courses

Testimonials

  • RICS believes that technically proficient surveyors are the bedrock of the profession and the TSA Survey School provides a vital service in providing technical training courses. These courses give a solid grounding in the principles of surveying and help provide the technical surveyors that our UK geospatial survey industry so needs. Those completing the TSA courses can achieve RICS membership through the AssocRICS route.

    James Kavanagh, RICS – Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’

  • The TSA Surveying Course has been a fantastic educational resource for our junior staff and those that go through it have gained excellent theoretical knowledge in areas which are vitally important to our business

    Jacobs UK Ltd

  • The TSA Surveying Course is providing a valuable resource for the education of tomorrow’s Surveyors

    President of the Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors

  • Since the TSA launched the Surveying Course back in 2002 we have enrolled a student on most intakes and our company is now seeing the benefits of this unique and very successful training course.

    Milton Keynes Surveys

  • Since the inception of the ‘TSA Surveying Course’ I have placed students on most intakes. The content and delivery of every one of the six training blocks has provided stimulation and valuable knowledge to my staff which has in turn improved our survey team’s productivity.

    Richard Maltby – Maltby Land Surveys

  • Our trainee surveyors have benefited enormously from the TSA course which has given them the background knowledge in surveying processes and mathematics which we do not have the opportunity to do under the pressure of our daily workload. As a result, the company benefits from the acceleration in the progress of staff both in the field and office.

    M J Rees & Co

  • We have put three of our staff on to the TSA training course and I can say without doubt that the course has been beneficial both to them and to us. They now have the grounding to put them on their way to being proficient surveyors. We would definitely recommend this course.

    Tony Rogers – APR Services

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