FA Construction Skills (Schools)

The course covers the following skills required within Construction trades :

• Workshop Skills
• Employability Skills
• Construction Materials
• Health and Safety
• The interpretation of Technical Drawings
• Maths/Numeracy for Construction
• Communication
• Information Technology

Progression toward careers in a variety of construction and engineering disciplines. Examples include:

• Architect
• Construction trade
• Civil Engineer
• Mechanic/Fitter
• Electrician
• Welder
• Fabricator
• Construction project manager
• Electrical/Electronics Technician
• Instrument Technician

Progression toward college or university courses in a variety of construction and engineering disciplines. Examples include:

• Architectural Design
• Construction trade apprenticeship
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanic/Fitter
• Electrician
• Welder
• Fabricator
• Construction project management
• Technical Apprenticeship
• Electrical/Electronics Technician
• Instrument Technician

• You should have achieved or be working towards Nat 5 English and Nat 5 Maths (or Applications of Maths).
• The motivation to work as part of a team.
• Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be invited to a selection event which will take place on either Tuesday 16 April (Falkirk), Thursday 18 April (Alloa) or Friday 19 April (Stirling). 

Please note, this college course runs during exam leave periods and attendance at college is expected.

Further advice for School College Programme and Foundation Apprenticeship applications:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited to an information session
• If your application is unsuccessful, you should speak to a guidance teacher or SDS school liaison officer.
• If you are unable to attend the information session or wish to withdraw your application, please email the School Partnership team - Schools.Co-ordinator@forthvalley.ac.uk