Full time NPA in Construction (Step into Construction)
Course
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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Duration
1 Year
This course is designed to prepare young school leavers for future. employment in the construction industry, to develop a basic understanding of the skills and requirements for vocational qualifications in construction. The course will run in two phases over the year with progression to the second phase dependent on satisfactory progress in phase 1. A number of course routes will run in.
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About this course
. Three standard grades at 1-4 or equivalent . Candidates will be invited to attend introductory sessions and those showing most aptitude to benefit from the course will be selected.
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Course programme
NPA in Construction (Step into Construction) (Full time)
Aims:
This course is designed to prepare young school leavers for future
employment in the construction industry, to develop a basic understanding of the skills and requirements for vocational qualifications in construction.
The course will run in two phases over the year with progression to the second phase dependent on satisfactory progress in phase 1. A number of course routes will run in parallel offering different trade and skill options. Placement on courses will consider each applicants preference, prior experience and other indicators.
Duration:
1 Year Full-time August to December (Phase 1) January to June (Phase 2).
Content:
Phase 1 (Intermediate 1)
- Introductory Painting & Decorating skills and practice
- Introductory Carpentry & Joinery skills and practice
- Introductory Brickwork & Trowel skills and practice
- Health & safety in the working environment
- Complementary core skills
- Employability skills
Phase 2 (Intermediate 2)
- Introductory Painting & Decorating skills and practice
- Introductory Carpentry & Joinery skills and practice
- Introductory Brickwork & Trowel skills and practice
- Health & safety in the working environment
- Complementary core skills
- Employability skills
- Practical Project (may include work experience)
- Introduction to the Construction Industry
Careers:
Successful candidates will be recommended to prospective employers and to organisations in the construction industry, including Construction Skills who will consider future employment opportunities, subject to their satisfactory testing & interview procedures.
Full time NPA in Construction (Step into Construction)