Foundation Apprenticeship in Construction SCQF Level 4

What is special about this course?

You'll learn a broad range of hands-on, practical skills and gain an understanding what is required within a trade or technician background to enable you to decide if a career in construction could be for you.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

  • Understanding Industry
  • Personal Development: Self and Work
  • Carpentry and Bench Joinery: An Introduction
  • Painting and Decorating: An Introduction
  • Brickwork: An Introduction
  • Construction Operatives: An Introduction & Employability skills
  • Work Based skills 

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time

How long will my course last?

1 Academic Year

Where can I study my course?

Start date

August 

Fees

This course consists of 7 SQA units and costs £602.

If you are in receipt of certain benefits or on a low income may receive a fee waiver. Please refer to page 2 of our Fees and Funding Guide to see if you are eligible. You can download a FEE WAIVER FORM here.  If you would like help or advice on fee waiver, please contact your nearest learning centre.

If you do not qualify for a fee waiver, you may be able to apply for an Individual Training Account (ITA) to cover up to £200 the cost of this course.

This course is not available to students who require a Tier 4 Home Office visa to study in Scotland (international or EU)

What can I do on completion of my course?

You could progress to a Modern Apprenticeship in Construction.

Is there more information available online?

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THIS COURSE IS PART OF OUR SCHOOLS-LINK SENIOR PHASE PROGRAMME AND IS EMBEDDED IN YOUR OPTION CHOICES AT SCHOOL. IF THIS COURSE IS OFFERED BY YOUR SCHOOL SPEAK TO YOUR GUIDANCE TEACHER AND REQUEST AN APPLICATION FORM.

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Argyll. UHI Argyll operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.