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Overview
This course provides you with an introduction to the Construction Industry. During this course, you'll be taught by staff with significant Construction Industry experience where you'll gain experience and knowledge in a variety of construction trades including bricklaying and plastering.
On successful completion of this course, you'll receive an Extended Certificate in Construction Skills at SCQF level 3.
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This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 3.
Minimum entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements.
- You must be over 16 years of age at the start of the course as required by City and Guilds.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
You'll learn a range of hand skills and practical tasks in the following trade areas:
- Bricklaying.
- Carpentry and Joinery.
- Plastering.
- Wall and Floor Tiling.
You'll also have the opportunity to develop skills in communication, numeracy and ICT.
After the course
Employment within the Construction Industry on successful completion of the course.
Continuing Study
You can apply for SCQF Level 4 courses in a number of craft areas.