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Construction Crafts NPA (SCP)

Campus Queensferry High School

Qualification SCQF Level 4

Study mode Part time

Start date Aug 2024

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Course overview

This course is for current School pupils only.

The course could be at several locality bases or our Midlothian campus. Each school will know the relevant locality base.

This course provides the opportunity to try a variety of trade disciplines.

The main focus is on developing good hand tool skills and employability skills. There may also be opportunities for work placements and visits to building sites. Pupils can study towards level 4 or 5 SQA units, depending on their ability.

What you will learn

  • Introduction to Ground Operations; Preparation, Concrete screed, Slabbing and mono-blocks.
  • Carpentry and Joinery; Tools and uses, Different materials and joints, Finishing Skills and Decorative pieces.
  • Tiling; Use of tools and Materials, Wall Tiling, Floor tiling and decorative pattern work
  • Brickwork: Intro to Brickwork; Half Brick, One Brick and Decorative
  • Plaster work, Application, straightening and render

How the course is assessed

  • Practical model assessments along with multiple choice question papers for each unit.

Number of days per week

  • Hald-day per week; these will be at our Locality Bases throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. Days will differ for each Locality Base.

Entry requirements

  • No formal qualifications required

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • Names put forward will go through an Interview/selection session after the Easter Break.

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • Level 5 SCP Programme
  • Full-time Level 5 Pre-Apprenticeship Courses in Construction
  • Employment as an Apprentice

Career options

  • A career in the Construction Industry in any discipline.

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Queensferry High School Part time 19/08/24

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