Skills for Work Construction Crafts
(Intermediate 1)
COURSE INFORMATION:
Place of Study: Shetland College UHI, Lerwick
Course time: Alternate Fridays over 2 years (18 sessions year one, 12 sessions year two)
For: S3/S4 pupils
COURSE SUMMARY:
The course contains practical construction crafts units in 5 important construction trades. It is especially suitable for pupils with an aptitude for and an interest in practical crafts work. Pupils will learn a variety of skills in the trades-specific units. In addition, they will develop skills and attitudes that enhance employability, not just in the construction industry, but in employment generally.
In the mandatory section, the Employability Skills unit addresses a number of practical and employability skills which can be practised and developed across all the units in the course. The 7 units in the mandatory section cover specific construction crafts. These crafts-specific units are in trades with high levels of identified skill shortages.
This course has been designed to prepare students for applying for a career in the construction industry with support given to complete the Constructionskills selection test.
PROGRESSION:
This course may provide candidates with enhanced opportunities for progression onto a SVQ3 construction trade qualification, see the Construction section.
