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City & Guilds Entry Level 1 Award in Construction Skills
Campus
Cardonald Campus
SCQF Level
4
Local Authority
Glasgow, East Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire
SCQF Credit Points
12

By completing this course, you will gain understanding and some practical experience of the variety of trades in the Construction industry (Plumbing).

You will gain an understanding of health and safety in construction environments whilst gaining practical skills in basic plumbing tasks.

This course will help develop your confidence in using hand tools and materials safely and will help you gain an understand of the construction industry and will assist you to make informed choices regarding a career in construction.

Qualification Breakdown

City & Guilds Entry Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (6219-04)

  • Introduction to health and safety in construction
  • Bending and jointing copper pipes
  • Working with low carbon steel pipes and fittings
  • Constructing combined frames

Assessment for this course is on-going throughout the year and there is no end of course exam.

Entry requirements

You must be in S5 or S6 and have:

  • An interest in working in the construction industry
  • 3 passes at National 4, which should include Maths and a Technical subject
  • Some aptitude for graphical forms of communication, as you will be required to read basic drawings.

You are required to work independently and in a team.

Target Year Group S5 or S6.

Attendance Pattern

You will attend college on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 13:30 – 16:00.

How to Apply

When you click on the Apply button you will be redirected to create an application account for your chosen Senior Phase course.

  • Use a personal email address and ensure your password is something that you will remember
  • You will receive an email asking you to confirm your account. This will take you to the application form
  • You will receive a link to the application portal within each email you receive - please use this link to track your application.