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Technical Construction Skills NQ

(SCQF level 6)

Construction Crafts, Nautical and STEM

Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

  • Applications from International Students Welcome
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    Overview

    This course is ideal if you're looking to pursue a career in the Construction Industry at a technical level.

    It's perfect if you:

    • Want to build your confidence in academic studies.
    • Have previously failed to achieve the results that demonstrate your full potential.
    • Are returning to learning after a break.
    • Want to experience the breadth of subjects taught within the built environment.

    Offering specially designed, nationally validated SQA units, the course is taught by staff with real experience in the industry and a proven track record of bringing out the best in students. It offers a mix of craft and technical units, combined with theoretical and practical learning in both classrooms and workshops.

    This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6. 

    Entry requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    • Two National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English, Mathematics, a Science or a Technical subject; OR
    • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

    Additional selection requirements

    You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

    ESOL entry requirements

    Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

    What you study

    During this course you'll study a range of subjects relevant to the Construction Industry. Some of the units included are:

    • Construction Materials: An Introduction.
    • Principles of Conservation in the Built Heritage.
    • Fundamentals of Wall Tiling.
    • Decorative Painting.
    • Block Walling: An Introduction.

    After the course

    Careers

    This course prepares you for working in a variety of jobs, including:

    • Quantity Surveying Technician.
    • Building Control Technician.
    • Architectural Technician.
    • Building Technician.
    • Building Site Supervisor.
    • Construction Operative Trainee/Apprentice.

    Continuing Study

    Successful students will be eligible for direct entry to the NC Built Environment programme. In turn, this feeds into the first year of any of our four construction-related HND programmes:

    • Architectural Technology.
    • Building Surveying.
    • Construction Management.
    • Quantity Surveying.

    Successful students can also progress to other construction related NC programmes at other colleges in Scotland.

    Teaching

    How the course is taught

    This course will be delivered through blended learning with demonstrations, lectures and practical activities.

    Assessment methods

    You will be assessed via a mix of summative and formative assessments.

    Additional Information

    Dress code

    For classroom work there is no dress code.

    For the practical side of the course, you will be issued with steel-toed safety boots and work coveralls. Safety boots are to be worn at all times during practical activities, however workwear must not be worn outside the construction hall or workwear cafe. Students not following this code of conduct will be subject to disciplinary action.

    • Mode of Study:
      Full-time
    • Start Date:
      25th Aug 2025, 1 year
    • Location:
      City Campus
    • Applications from International Students Welcome