The Instituion's marketing arm, SURCO, has recently re-launched its training arm. Whilst the ICES still recognises that first degree level graduates are the most sought after professional resources in the industry, its recent move to establish a demonstrated competency basis for geospatial engineering surveyors and commerical managers has highlighted the need to provide a comprehensive and supportive suite of training courses.

These training courses are being built to form a core of 25 or so modules designed to be delivered on a half or full day workshop or tutorial basis. Each of the modules will support one or more of the Institution’s stated competencies and will be capable of being delivered at different knowledge levels. The modules can be delivered individually, in small groups or on a structured ‘pick’n mix’ basis that will allow companies to build seamless commercial training programmes that accommodate graduates, technicians and school leavers.

Whilst the main focus will be on providing ‘in house’ teaching support to civil engineering employers, be they contractors, consultants, project promoters or public authorities, the Institution will also be improving its specialist subject training and will continue to provide traditional one or two day courses in the public domain.

Satisfactory attendance at any module(s) will be recognised by a certificate of attendance which may be presented by an individual in support of his or her application for technical or corporate membership of the Institution.

SURCO Training Director
The training courses will be managed by past ICES president, Robin Jones FInstCES. Robin will joined by a team of experienced tutors who will be delivering high quality training at all levels. Read more about Robin here.

SURCO Training Modules
Below is an outline list of modules, some of which are already being presented while others are under preparation.

• STM1 The Industry Market Place
• STM2 Commercial Awareness
• STM3 The Importance of Records
• STM4 The Procurement Process
• STM5 Engaging and Managing Subcontractors
• STM6 The Estimating Process
• STM7 Financial Controls – Reporting and Forecasting
• STM8 Formation of Contracts
• STM9 Contract Law and Dispute Resolution
• STM10 Aspects of the Law of Tort
• STM11 The CDM Regulations
• STM12 Environmental Law and the Waste Management Regulations
• STM13 Health and Safety at Work
• STM14 Identifying, Classifying and Accommodating Risk
• STM15 Indemnity and Insurance
• STM16 Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement
• STM17 Method of Measurement for Highway Works
• STM18 The ICE Forms of Contract
• STM19 The NEC (ECC Form of Contract)
• STM20 Alliancing and Partnering
• STM22 Cost Reimbursable Projects
• STM22 Evaluating Change
• STM23 Planning, Programming and Resource Management.
• STM24 PFI Projects
• STM25 Delay, Disruption and Extension of Time

If you are require further details of any of the modules or any assistance in structuring or building training courses, wish to book some training or to discuss fees and or dates, please contact either:Robin Jones or Chris Walkden at Institution Headquarters. Telephone 0161 972 3100 Email: [email protected] [email protected]