Construction Crafts (Thursday Afternoon) @ SCQF Level 4

Course description

Content will include employability plus 3 trades at the discretion of the College: -

• Brick Walling
• Painting and Decorating
• Carpentry & Joinery
• Plumbing
• Plastering
• Employability Skills

Course content is subject to change

If you are interested in a career in the construction industry then this is the course for you, this is an exciting opportunity to take that first step to a career that is both satisfying and rewarding. The predominantly practical-based course provides an insight into several important construction trades (bricklaying, decorative painting, carpentry and joinery, and plumbing) and covers a variety of skills in trades specific Units ; helping learners to make informed choices regarding a career in construction. Learners will also develop skills and attitudes that enhance employability, not just for the construction industry, but employment generally (e.g setting goals, reflecting, and learning from experience, time-keeping).

Learning outcome

This course in construction can be the start of many career paths from apprenticeship to craft operative (joiner, plumber, painter, etc) to site manager to the architect.

Automatic entry will be granted to any College Academy candidate looking to enroll on a full-time construction course for the next academic year providing that you have displayed the appropriate level of commitment, attitude, and passion to progress with a career in the construction industry and you are able to meet the entry criteria.