Trades

This course is suitable for all young people interested in a career within the construction industry. This entrance level course will enable you to develop good basic hand skills whilst gaining an insight into what our industry has to offer. Taking this course could be the start of a career which may allow you to become a Modern Apprentice which is a paid job with the pay increasing whilst you train. Students joining this course will attend college two afternoons each week for one year. During the course, opportunities and information will be provided by the lead industry bodies advising you on how to become an employed Modern Apprentice. If you can give a commitment to attend and give your best this course is achievable and will support progression to multiple opportunities within industry or college.

Have a look at these websites:

http://www.citb.co.uk/citb-apprenticeships/

http://www.becomeaplumber.com/

The course gives you the opportunity to gain skills in a variety of trades-specific areas such as Electrical, Carpentry & Joinery, Painting & Decorating and Plumbing. In addition, you will develop awareness of health and safety and attitudes that enhance employability within the construction / engineering industry, or other sectors. You will undertake a SQA Steps to Work Group Award and College devised units at SCQF Level 4, this includes Carpentry & Joinery, Electrical, Painting & Decorating and Plumbing.

There are no formal entrance requirements, but you will be required to attend a course interview.

Whilst in the workshop you will build practical models which are assessed. Lecturers will always provide guidance and support.

There are a variety of possible progression routes at the end of this course:

• full-time Pre-Apprenticeship College course in a chosen construction trade at SCQF Level 4
• a Modern Apprenticeship in a chosen trade