NQ Construction Multi-trade (Pre-Apprenticeship)

The course covers a broad range of practical construction trade skills including: 

• Carpentry and Joinery
• Bricklaying
• Plumbing
• Painting and Decorating 

Subjects also include: 

• Health and Safety in the Construction Industry
• Employability and Behavioural Skills
• Sustainability in Construction
• Communication
• Numeracy
• Information Technology 

This course will provide opportunities to potentially progress to Modern Apprenticeships in: 

• Bricklaying
• Carpentry and Joinery
• Painting and Decorating
• Plumbing 

• Successful completion of this course can lead to placement/employment in various construction areas and related studies at higher level such as SVQ Level 3 in a Construction Trade discipline or NC Construction related course at SCQF Level 6. 

• Minimum of two National 4s in English and Maths or Maths Craft 1  (Please note: Those applying for the course with an application of maths qualification, irrespective of the level achieved, will be required to attend and successfully pass a maths skills test at a college campus before they can progress to a group selection event.)
• Alternatively, applicants with a relevant Construction qualification, such as Foundation Apprenticeship or a National Progression Award, will be considered by the course Curriculum Manager
• Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements but have relevant industry experience or alternative industry qualifications will be considered at the discretion of the Curriculum Manager.

Additional requirements:

• Selection via a group 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 November 2024, 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