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At Allen Associates, we understand the critical importance of safety, precision and accuracy in the field of surveying. Our comprehensive training programmes are designed to equip surveyors with the skills and knowledge necessary to operate advanced survey equipment effectively, ensuring accurate measurements and enhanced efficiency in survey-related tasks.

Importance of Survey Equipment Training

Proper training is essential for several reasons:

1. Accuracy and Precision: Ensuring surveyors can operate equipment accurately, leading to precise measurements and reliable data.
2. Efficiency: Enabling surveyors to perform tasks more efficiently, saving time and reducing the likelihood of errors.
3. Safety and Care: Teaching safe operation and care of survey equipment to limit accidental damage and maintain consistent reliability.
4. Professional Development: Keeping surveyors updated with the latest technologies and methodologies, enhancing their professional growth.

Training Programmes Offered by Allen Associates

A variety of short training programmes are tailored to meet the needs of both novice and experienced surveyors:

Theodolite Training

This course covers the fundamental principles and operation of theodolites, essential for angular measurement tasks in surveying. Surveyors learn how to set up, calibrate, and use theodolites effectively, ensuring precise angular measurements and distances with the modern distancing theodolites. Joins and polar calculations are demystified.

Total Station Training

Focused on the use of total stations with PC comms, these product-related courses explore the use of these versatile instruments for measuring distances, angles, and determining coordinates. Participants gain hands-on experience, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in a range of surveying tasks in courses presented by factory-trained experts.

GPS/GNSS Training

Courses cover the operation and application of GPS and GNSS systems in surveying, critical for geospatial data collection. Surveyors learn how to utilise GPS - GNSS equipment to achieve high-precision positioning, essential in modern surveying and photogrammetry exercises.

Specialised Surveying Courses

In addition to the above, Allens provides and liaises on specialised training in survey scanners, EME control, hydrographic survey equipment, and more. These courses provide in-depth knowledge and skills for using the equipment, ensuring surveyors are well prepared for diverse tasks. The HP Prime Calculator with comprehensive SGS Survey routines is a great resource.

Other Courses Offered

• Laser Safety Officer Course: LSO courses focus on SAHPRA licensing certification for responsible persons and alternates, covering laser techniques and safety guidelines for compliant use of laser Classes 1 to 4.
• Industrial Radiography: Whether applications are in forensics or QA, a nuanced Allen Short Course will fit the bill for ionising radiation Group III hazardous substances.
• Soils and Thin Layer Density: Courses include Troxler safety and operation certification for RPOs and technicians, documentation and internal rules for compliant companies.
• Elemental Analysis: Gas chromatography in water and transformer health and safety, PGNAA applied in ores, coal and cement, XRF ECD Analysis in metal reclamation and jewellery.
• Survey Mapping Software: Training on various software tools such as FieldGenius Premium, Survey Master and Ceaser are essential for modern surveying tasks.
• Level and Flow Gauges and Thicknessing: Densitometers in mining and petrochem processes, furnace controllers and radioactive industrial applications while ultrasound measuring gains increasing acceptance.

How to Enrol in Training Programmes

Enrolling in our training programmes is straightforward:

1. Visit the Training Page: Go to the Allen Associates training page at Allen Associates Training.
2. Browse Available Courses: Review the list of available courses and select the ones that best meet your needs.
3. Contact Us: Reach out to our training coordinators via the contact information provided on the website. You can call, email, or fill out an online enquiry form.
4. Register for Courses: Complete the registration process as directed by our training coordinators. Ensure you provide all necessary details and confirm your enrolment.

Allen Associates - Your Partner in Precision and Professional Development

We are committed to providing high-quality training that enhances the skills of surveyors and allied professions, ensuring tasks are performed safely, accurately and efficiently. Our experienced instructors, hands-on training approach, and comprehensive curriculum make us the ideal choice for survey equipment training in South Africa. Enrol in one of our training programmes and take the first step towards mastering essential skills.

For more information and to enrol in a course, visit the Allen Associates Training Page.