Construction
Construction Skills Foundation Apprenticeship Level 5
Campus Castlebrae Community High School
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Part time
Start date
Aug 2026
Course enquiry form
Course overview
The Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in Construction Skills is for pupils in the Senior Phase and will be completed over the year in partnership with Edinburgh College and Contractors working in the Local Area.
There are 2 main parts of the FA: candidates must complete the Level 5 Construction Skills (more information can be found on our website) and complete the Work-Based Challenge, which is hosted by the Contractors. The combination of both elements in this course creates the FA, rather than Level 5 Construction Skills alone.
What you will learn
- A series of trade disciplines, which may include the following, is targeted specifically to your school and local area and to what you want your work bake challenge to look like.
- We aim to complete a final project which can be donated to the local community, i.e., benches for a local care home or mud kitchens for a local nursery. Which the pupils will decide in partnership with the contractor. We tailor the course to the project's requirements.
- Joinery, Brickwork, Decorating, and External render could be areas that we focus on to complete the project, along with many more.
Placement information
When applying, candidates/schools should clearly detail in the first line of their personal statement which school they are attending for the course. This way, applications can be directed to the correct area.
- Westerhailes High School - Monday 8.30 AM to 1.30 PM
- Leith Academy - Tuesday/Thursday 1.00 PM to 3.30 PM
- Castlebrae High School - Tuesday/Thursday 8.30 AM to 11.10 AM
- St Augustines RC H School - Friday 8.30 AM to 1.30 PM
- Craigroyston High School - Tuesday/Thursday 8.30 AM to 11.10 AM
How the course is assessed
- Continuous Assessment followed by Knowledge-Based multiple-choice Assessment papers.
Number of days per week
- 5 hours per week
Entry requirements
- Pupils selected by the school should be able to study at level 5, capable of studying at level 5 if they haven't completed the level 4 construction crafts and most importantly, interested in the construction industry
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You will be invited to interview/selection sessions for each group prior to Easter.
Progression and Articulation Routes
- Access directly to our ring-fenced FE courses or directly to Apprenticeships.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Castlebrae Community High School | Part time | 24/08/26 |
