Construction Technology Training Courses
Explore open-enrollment courses covering site positioning, Siteworks, Earthworks machine control, Roadworks and software updates.
In-person courses range from one to two days and include classroom, field or combined instruction depending on the subject. Lunch is included with training days held in our facilities.
Scheduled Courses
Base & Rover GPS Level 1 Basics
- September 28-29 in San Leandro, California
- September 28-29 in Hillsboro, Oregon
Base & Rover GPS Level 1 Basics
Duration
Two days
Format
Classroom and field
Level
Introductory
Learn the fundamentals required to prepare and operate a GNSS base-and-rover system.
Scheduled classes:
- September 28-29 in San Leandro, California
- September 28-29 in Hillsboro, Oregon
Topics include:
- System components
- Project data requirements
- Base setup and recommended practices
- Rover setup and recommended practices
- Project calibration and localization
Tuition: $1,500 per participant
Siteworks Level 2
Duration
One day
Format
Classroom and field
Level
Advanced
Prerequisite
Completion of the introductory site-positioning course or equivalent experience
Develop more advanced Siteworks skills for measurement, stakeout, reporting and field data management.
Topics include:
- Windows and Android file structures
- Measuring and computing volumes
- Staking points, lines, surfaces and alignments
- PDF reports for measured data
- COGO functions
- Advanced Measurement Module
- File exports and data transfer
- New features and software updates
- Background-image uploads
Tuition: $750 per participant
Universal Total Stations Level 1 Basics
Duration
One day
Format
Classroom and field
Level
Introductory
Learn the components, data requirements and setup processes used with Universal Total Stations.
Topics include:
- System components
- Project data requirements
- UTS setup and recommended practices
- Resection and calibration
Tuition: $750 per participant
Earthworks for Dozers
Duration
One day
Format
Field training
Learn the system configurations, interface features and field functions used with Trimble Earthworks on dozers.
Topics include:
- 2D, GNSS, UTS, laser and cross-slope configurations
- Earthworks interface
- Screen views and text items
- Vertical, horizontal and perpendicular offsets
- Overcut protection
- Lane guidance
- Automatic-control optimization
- In-field level, slope and alignment designs
- Pass-match adjustment
- Body calibrations
Tuition: $750 per participant
Earthworks for Motor Graders
Duration
One day
Format
Field training
Learn the configurations and software functions used to support motor-grader applications.
Topics include:
- GNSS, UTS, laser, sonic and cross-slope configurations
- Earthworks interface
- Screen views and blade management
- Vertical, horizontal and perpendicular offsets
- Overcut protection
- Lane guidance
- Automatic-control optimization
- In-field level, slope and alignment designs
- Pass-match adjustment
Tuition: $750 per participant
Earthworks for Excavators
Duration
One day
Format
Field training
Learn how Trimble Earthworks supports 2D and 3D excavator applications.
Topics include:
- Grade-and-slope, dual-GNSS and UTS configurations
- Laser catcher and attachment calibrations
- 3D line models and surface models
- Earthworks interface
- Screen views and offsets
- Overcut protection
- 3D line guidance
- Automatic-control optimization
- In-field level, slope and alignment designs
Tuition: $750 per participant
Roadworks for Asphalt Pavers
Duration
Two days
Format
Classroom and field
Learn the project requirements, system configurations and operating practices involved in 2D and 3D asphalt paving.
Topics include:
- Control points, designs and required file types
- Compacted and uncompacted designs
- UTS requirements and backsight procedures
- 2D grade-and-slope configurations
- 3D UTS configurations
- Roadworks interface
- Screen views, offsets and text items
- 3D lane guidance
- In-field designs
- Starting and benching procedures
- 2D and 3D paving practices
Tuition: $1,500 per participant
Roadworks for Grinding and Milling
Duration
One day
Format
Classroom and field
Learn the project requirements, system configuration and software functions used in 3D UTS grinding and milling applications.
Topics include:
- Control points, designs and file types
- UTS requirements and backsight procedures
- 2D and single-UTS system configurations
- Roadworks interface
- Screen views and offsets
- 3D lane guidance
- In-field designs
- Starting and benching procedures
- 2D and 3D operating practices
Tuition: $750 per participant
Siteworks, Earthworks and Roadworks Release Overview
Duration
30 or 60 minutes
Format
Online
These focused sessions review recent software releases and help users understand changes that may affect their work.
Topics may include:
- New features and enhancements
- Software fixes
- Release notes
- Questions about the updated software
Sessions are generally scheduled approximately two weeks after the initial Trimble release.
What to Bring
Requirements vary by course. Participants may be asked to bring:
- A laptop computer
- USB-A, USB-C or Ethernet adapters appropriate for the computer
- Their own SITECH or Trimble equipment, when applicable
Field courses may require:
- Safety boots
- Safety glasses
- Hard hat
- Work gloves
- Other PPE required by the training location
Specific requirements will be provided before the course.
Locations and Customer-Site Training
Open-enrollment courses may be offered at SITECH locations in Aurora, Oregon, and San Leandro, California.
Training may also be available at a customer’s office or jobsite. Customer-location courses may involve travel or related expenses. Contact SITECH to discuss your location and training requirements.
Lunch is included with training days held in our facilities. Lunch is not provided with training days held in the field.
Prepare Your Team to Use the Technology
Tell us which systems your team uses, who needs training and where you would prefer the course to be held. We’ll help you identify the appropriate course and discuss upcoming availability.
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