Construction
NPA Construction Skills: Paint and Decorating
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Full time
Duration 42 weeks
Start date
Aug 2024
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Course overview
If you are looking to pursue a career in painting, decorating or a related construction occupation then the National Progression Award (NPA) Construction Skills: in Paint and Decorating is for you. This award will provide you with the skills you need to enter the construction industry.
You will be encouraged to gain a work placement with an employer within the painting and decorating trade for the duration of this course. These opportunities will be supported by your College lecturers. Practical work experience with an employer allows you to gain knowledge of the construction industry and will heighten your employability skills.
This course is taught between Edinburgh College classrooms and our workshops where you will gain essential, hands-on and real-life experience of the construction trade.
This course is a stepping stone towards an apprenticeship or employment as a painter or decorator which can lead to further learning of specialised skills or owning your own business. The course is based at Edinburgh College’s Granton campus.
What you will learn
- Health and Safety in the Construction Industry
- Technical Drawing
- Information Technology
- Decorative Painting and Finisher
- Carpentry and Joinery
- The Core Skills of ICT, Numeracy and Communication will be developed and certificated on this course
Placement information
During the course, you will be expected to take part in a Construction Site Visit during the first semester as well as complete a Work Placement related to Carpentry and Joinery in semester 2. (this may include days you are not ususally at college)
How the course is assessed
- The course is unit-based and will be graded through SQA Assessment and Edinburgh College Strategy through continuous assessment of both practical skills and theory.
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week over 36 weeks
Entry requirements
- All candidates must have prior construction training/experience in form of either; NPA Construction at level 4 or successfully completed an Introduction to Construction course.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- This course provides the underpinning knowledge required to continue to a further education course within Engineering area or experience needed to better opprotunity at gaining apprenticeship.
Career options
- Painter
- Decorater
- Any related construction occupation focused on craft areas
- This course will give you the skills and support to seek an apprenticeship within the industry
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Full time | 26/08/24 | 42 Weeks |
