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Glenrothes (Stenton) Campus

Content

This course is an introduction to hand skills for a General Building Operative within a construction environment (GBO). This course will allow you to gain an understanding of knowledge and practical hand skills within a construction related environment, to allow you to be employed by local or regional construction businesses.

This basic level programme will develop your hand skills with regards the different construction elements which are required to be completed within large or small construction projects.

Units studied include:
Mono-Blocking; Kerbing; Path Laying (Gravel, Concrete) Brickwork; Setting-Out; Levelling Using Spirit Levels or Theodolite; Health and Safety; Core Skills (ICT, Numeracy & Communications); Employability.

Entry Requirements

English and Maths or a technological subject at National 4; or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 4.