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Gateway to Trade Skills: Construction

Dundee and Angus College

Venues

Arbroath Campus, Kingsway Campus

Content

Learners will develop a range of skills that will enhance employability; focus; teamwork; communication; confidence; and aptitude in their chosen vocational skill area.

Construction: Find out about the different types of jobs available within the construction industry; relevant health and safety requirements;materials; tools & trade practices including painting & decorating; and joinery and brickwork.

Building: Find out about plumbing and electrical practices including health and safety, principles of electrical science, electrical installation of wiring systems, hot & cold water plumbing systems, fuel systems and drainage work.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements although applicants need to clearly identify which of the trade skills they wish to focus on. All applicants will be interviewed and may need to carry out a diagnostic test.

Progression Routes

Relevant NC Construction courses

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Construction Crafts

SCQF Level

4

Career Area

Construction

Career Sectors

Architecture

Building Technology and Management

Civil and Structural Engineering

Construction Crafts

Landscape Architecture

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Degree, DipHE and CertHE

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Degree, DipHE and CertHE