Construction
Construction Crafts NPA (SCP)
Campus Queensferry High School
Qualification SCQF Level 4
Study mode Part time
Start date
Aug 2026
Course enquiry form
Course overview
This course is for current school pupils moving into S3 only, and the personal statement should clearly state in the first line which school or locality the pupil is applying to. Before applying, please check with your school where you will be attending, so we can send your application to the correct place.
This course provides the opportunity to try a variety of trade disciplines.
The main focus is on developing good hand tool skills and employability skills. There may also be opportunities for work placements and visits to building sites. You will study level 4 units with a view to gaining the SQA level 4 qualification.
What you will learn
- Introduction to Ground Operations: Preparation, Concrete screed, Slabbing and mono-blocks.
- Carpentry and Joinery; Tools and uses, Materials and joints, Finishing Skills and Decorative pieces.
- Tiling; Use of tools and Materials, Wall Tiling, Floor tiling and decorative pattern work
- Brickwork: Intro to Brickwork; Half Brick, One Brick and Decorative.
- Plasterwork: application, straightening, and rendering.
Placement information
- You must clearly state in the first line of your personal statement what school/locality base you are applying to.
- Bespoke provision for individual schools
- South Queensferry
- Currie High School
- Craigmount High School
- Penicuik High School
- Beeslack High School
- Lasswade High School
- Newbattle High School
- St David's RC
- Dalkeith High School
Locality-bases which are shared school locations
- Tynecastle High School
- Gracemount High School
- Westerhailes High School
- Portobello High School
- Rosehill High School (Wallyford)
- Practical model assessments specific to each trade area.
Number of days per week
- 2.5 hours per week
Bespoke Provision for individual schools
- South Queensferry - Monday 1 PM to 3.30 PM
- Currie High School - Friday 8.30 AM to 11.10 AM
- Craigmount High School - Tuesday 1 PM to 3.30 PM
- Penicuik High School - Friday 8:30 AM to 11.10 AM
- Beeslack High School - Thursday 8.30 AM to 11.10 AM
- Lasswade High School - Thursday 8.30 AM to 11.10 AM
- Newbattle High School - Wednesday 8.30 AM to 11.10 AM
- St Davids RC H School - Monday 8.30 AM to 11.10 AM
- Dalkeith High School - TBC
Locality-bases which are shared school locations
- Tynecastle High School - Wednesday 1 PM to 3.30 PM
- Gracemount High School - Tuesday 8.30 AM to 11.10 AM
- Westerhailes High School - Thursday 8.30 AM to 11.10 AM
- Portobello High School - Friday 8.30 AM to 11.10 AM
- Rosehill High School (Wallyford) - Tuesday 8.30 AM to 11.10 AM
Entry requirements
- No formal qualifications required, but must be keen to study construction with a view to progressing into the construction industry.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- Candidates will be invited to an interview/selection session at their relevant school or locality-based prior to the Easter break.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Level 5 SCP Programme When they move into S4.
Career options
- A career in the Construction Industry in any discipline.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Queensferry High School | Part time | 17/08/26 |
