NQ Introduction to Construction Craft

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

• All students who successfully complete this course will be guaranteed a place on a construction trade pre-apprenticeship course of their choice starting August 2024. 

• You should have achieved, or be working towards, Nat 4 English and Nat 4 Maths or Nat 4 Numeracy
• You should possess the motivation to work as part of a team
• Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be invited to a selection event

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account
• 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, previous employment, 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 for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk