Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

23rd Aug 2021, 1 year

Location

Riverside Campus

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.

Watch as our students and staff talk about the learning experience at the College.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 3. 

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

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. Where COVID restrictions are in place we will invite you to either a video meeting, telephone conference call or make an offer based on your application form.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum ESOL Intermediate level 2 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher for HNC/D courses.

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

Careers

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.