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INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

  • Start date:   January 2023
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 4
  • Course Type:   Short Full-time

INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

Please be aware this course is now full. You may still apply and if a space becomes available we will contact you. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

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Introduction to Construction is a fast track programme designed to build your employability skills, develop your practical skills and prepare you for the job market, or to move on to further study at college or to an apprenticeship within the construction industry.

The course aims to help you become more confident and independent in your learning, support you to plan for your next step in a construction career and allow you to gain skills and experience to move into the construction industry.

This course is ideal for those who studied on our Bridge to Construction programme.

  • What the course includes

    You will work towards completion of a City and Guilds award and develop:


    Communication, numeracy, ICT skills

    Social skills

    Team building skills

    Workplace safety

    CV, interviewing and job seeking skills

    Practical construction skills

Why choose this course

The course will give you the opportunities to learn outside the classroom to become confident in directing your own learning as well as develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge of the construction industry.

Entry requirements

National 3 mathematics, English and a technical/practical subject

Interest in construction and willingness to learn

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

  • Where it leads

    Education: other construction courses at college, Apprenticeship programmes in construction

     

    Employment: Apprenticeship programmes in construction

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. 

Fees, Finance & Funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more.

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