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Overview
You'll receive a National Progression Award in Construction from the Scottish Qualification Authority on successful completion of this course. This is a recognised National Qualification in Construction.
This course runs for 6 months from January - June.
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This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
Minimum entry requirements
- One National 4 qualification including English, Mathematics, Science or a Technical subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
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 study:
- Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
- Introduction to wall and floor tiling.
- Fundamentals of wall tiling.
- Fundamentals of floor tiling.
- Basic pattern work.
- Basic Cement Work.
- Basic cutting, shaping and fixing.
- Numeracy.
- Sustainability.
- Construction Occupation Practices.
After the course
This course will help prepare you for a career in wall and floor tiling.
Continuing study
There may also be the opportunity to progress onto other National Qualification courses.