NQ Introduction Building, Design and Civil Engineering (SP) (SCQF level 5)

Course description

Please Note

This is a school-college partnership course.  We can only accept online applications from Glasgow City school students (S4-S6).  If you attend a different school please use the Contact Us button to get in touch.

This course provides insight to the technical and professional side of the construction sector. You'll gain an appreciation of a different aspect of this highly rewarding industry.  You will:

• Explore the range of work carried out in the construction industry and the roles which contribute to a sustainable built environment.  You'll investigate the diverse architectural styles and building types found in the UK and consider the principles involved in building design. 


• Determine how client requirements and external restrictions influence building design. Working collaboratively, you'll produce a project plan and use a variety of digital tools and processes, to create concept ideas to meet a client's brief. 


• Explore sustainability in global, national and local communities.  You'll investigate the basic techniques and methods commonly adopted in sustainable building design and construction. 


• Focus on employability skills to enhance your job prospects including: good time-keeping, health & safety awareness, team working and the carrying out of quality checks.