NPA Construction Level 4 (Schools)

***PLEASE NOTE – This course is for S4 and S5 pupils who will be at school during session 2024/25 ***

This course provides students with experience of a broad range of practical construction trade skills and aims to give individuals greater confidence in their own abilities and inform them about opportunities for progression within the Construction sector.

The deadline for applications is Friday 15 March 2024 but early applications are encouraged. 

The course covers the following skills required within Construction trades :

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

Progression toward careers in a construction trade Examples include:

• Carpentry and Joinery
• Bricklaying
• Painting and decorating
• Plumbing and Heating
• Electrical 
• Renewables

Progression toward college courses in a construction trade . Examples include:

• FA Construction ( whilst attending school) 
• Construction trade pre apprenticeship courses  

You should have achieved or be working towards Nat 4 English and Nat 4 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 Tuesday 16 April (Falkirk) or Thursday 18 April (Alloa).

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 applicants:

• 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
• If your course requires a PVG, you will be advised of this at time of selection.
• 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 or interview
• 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

Location

Alloa Campus

Start date

11 June 2024

SCQF Level

Level 4

Location

Falkirk Campus

Start date

11 June 2024

SCQF Level

Level 4