Creative Centre
National Progression Award Construction
SCQF Level: 4/5
This course is for those who wish to pursue a career in the construction industry. This course encompasses areas of carpentry and joinery, electrical installation and painting and decorating.
Duration
One academic year.
Aim
You will gain knowledge and expertise in the main subject areas of carpentry and joinery, electrical installation and painting and decorating. Topics include health and safety, building craft practices, decorative painting, carpentry and joinery skills, application of electrical installation and computer aided draughting. You will be required to complete a number of practical and theoretical classes. As part of your course you will develop your core skills in communication, information technology, problem solving and numeracy.
Opportunities
You will participate in both internal and external work experience opportunities.
Entry
- At least two Standard Grades at General Level or Intermediate 1 in the following areas: English, Maths, Craft Design and Technology and/or Science.
- An excellent attendance record at school.
- A reference from school to support your application.
For those about to leave school you will not currently be able to apply online and you should ask your guidance teacher for an appliction form.
Prospects
Possible progression to an apprenticeship in the construction industry.
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