Sustainable Construction Level 6 SCQF Level 6
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: SCQF Level 6
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full time: 18 weeks
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
This Level 6 course provides students with an introduction to the construction industry with a specific focus on new sustainable building technologies and construction techniques. This will give you an essential introduction to how green skills, along with retro-fit technologies, are used in the wider industry including practical applications.
The course will give you a multitude of interdisciplinary skills to prepare you for the world of work or further study. It will incorporate:
- Drawing skills
- Calculations
- Design elements
- Domestic construction with a sustainability focus
- Green skills
- Practical workshops
- Live projects
- Multiple progression pathways
- Industry involvement
The course is specifically designed to improve literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills. All related assignments will be directly linked to the practical units, with research and presentation skills encouraged. This will allow you to progress onto various pathways including HNC Construction, Construction Modern Apprenticeship or Graduate Apprenticeships.
Entry requirements
At least one National 5 at grade C or above
Learners are likely to benefit more readily from studying this award if they enter with a general and broad academic ability showing an aptitude at SCQF level 4 and above for English, Mathematics and other related technical and graphical subjects.
Units may include:
• Modern Methods of Construction
• Drawing for Construction
• An Introduction to Sustainable Design for Architecture
• Health and Safety in the Construction Industry
• Conform to General Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare
• Construction Calculations
• Plumbing - Emerging Technologies
• Carpentry and Joinery - Emerging Technologies
• Projects
How long will my course last?
18 Weeks- Beechwood Campus
Start date
August
Fees
For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:
• Construction
• Architectural Technology
• Plumbing
• Joinery
Apply for Sustainable Construction Level 6 SCQF Level 6
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