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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION LEVEL 4 JANUARY

  • Start date:   January 2027
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 4
  • Course Type:   Short Full-time

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION LEVEL 4 JANUARY

The course focuses on the basic construction skills and techniques which support development of your practical skills and help build strong employability skills. 

Start date –  25 January 2027 

End date –  June 2027 

SCQF Level - level 4 

Mode  - short full-time 

Days:  Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 
Times: 9am - 4pm  
Duration: 18 weeks 

This course is base around wall insulation to help make homes efficient. The construction focus within the 18-week programme will focus on sustainable construction skills  leading to developing further practical skills and knowledge working on external wall insulation: installation and finishing techniques. 

  • What this course includes

    • Internal wall insulation  
    • Carpentry and Joinery Skills  
    • Customer Service  
    • Introduction to the construction industry  
    • Health & Safety 
    • Industry Standard training in External Wall insulation Installation and Finishing 

Why choose this course

The course provides an excellent stepping stone into the construction industry and will introduce you to the wide range of career opportunities available. This course is a key part of our Warmstart Academy which is delivered in partnership with Warmworks and Sureserve Energy Services.  

The course will give you more knowledge and understanding to support choices when considering further career development in this industry  

The course is designed to develop your practical skills and understanding of the construction industry which focuses on external wall insulation – installation and finishing.  

External Wall Insulation is a very dynamic, fast moving, vibrant and expanding industry offering opportunities to further widen your experience knowledge and understanding of this area of construction. This academy courses in partnership with Warmworks and Sureserve Energy Services allows has key industry engagement to help with entry to the retrofit sector which is a growing area within the construction sector. 

What are the entry requirements?

We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals with an enthusiasm in developing a career in the construction industry. 

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course. 

  • Where will it lead?

    This course leads to further development of a career in construction and retrofit sector working on a wide range of courses, and/or apprenticeship training in external wall insulation or other appropriate construction disciplines. 

What are the interview arrangements?

The interview involves a practical skills test and a group interview. You will need to bring copies of your previous qualifications on the day. 

Interview Questions 

General Motivation & Background  

  • What made you choose this course?  
  • What do you hope to achieve by the end of this course?  
  • What do you think are the most important qualities for someone working in construction?  

Skills & Learning Preferences  

  • How do you prefer to learn – hands-on, visual, written, or a mix?  
  • What subjects or skills do you feel most confident in?  
  • This course involves workshop practical and classroom theory work - Are there any areas you think you might need extra support with?  

Reflection & Commitment  

  • What are you most looking forward to on this course?  
  • What do you think will be the biggest challenge for you?  
  • Are you comfortable following health and safety procedures?  
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