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Newstart - Construction and Engineering

Forth Valley College

Venues

Falkirk Campus

Content

This 19-week course is aimed at learners who want to experience a range of academic and vocational subjects whilst simultaneously improving their core skills. Learners will also attend workshops which will facilitate personal development. Personal learning plans provide support to learners when applying for future courses.

Core Skills sessions are a compulsory element of the course which is aimed at SCQF - level 4/5 and based at the Falkirk Campus. The construction and engineering path is for learners who are interested in vocational work in workshops and pursuing further study or apprenticeships as a joiner, painter, welder, bricklayer or engineer. Students on this course will have the opportunity to complete SQA units.

Course content includes:
Brickwork; Joinery; Painting and decorating; Plumbing; Oil and gas; Engineering.

Entry Requirements

Selection will be by interview.

Progression Routes

NQ Construction, NQ Construction Multitrades

Start Date

January

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

6 months

Department

Construction

SCQF Level

4