CPD and Training
Training Guide for Engineering Geologists
The Engineering Group training guide provides guidance for graduate earth scientists in the planning of their CPD and obtaining the necessary experience and knowledge to attain Chartership.
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- First Steps organises training courses for engineers on the practical aspects of ground investigation and design. In addition the site provides career help and information.
Training Providers for Early Career Engineering Geologists
The following companies organise training courses that are particularly aimed at early career Engineering Geologists. Further information can be gained from the relevant websites by clicking on the company names.
- David Norbury provides information and training on the implementation of the New European Standards into UK practice.
- Equipe Training provides training courses on the practical aspects of Ground Investigation.
- First Steps organises training courses for engineers on the practical aspects of ground investigation and design. In addition the site provides career help and information.
- Geocentrix provide training on decoding Eurocode 7, and aspects of geotechnical investigations and design.
- Imperial College London provides three-day courses on targeted areas of geotechnical engineering.
- School of Earth and Environmental Science University of Portsmouth provides training courses in Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology.
Continuous Professional Development
The CPD Scheme pages provide general information on the Geological Society's Chartership scheme including links to the online reporting facility and information on the CPD categories.
The Geological Society has developed a specialist training programme to support key areas within geoscience. All Training Courses are endorsed by independent reviewers and are led by a fantastic range of industry experts, helping you advance your career. A list of courses suitable for Engineering Geologists can be found listed on the Training Courses webpage.