ESOL
ESOL for Construction
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 4
Study mode Full time
Start date
Jan 2026
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Course overview
Edinburgh College is one of Scotland's largest year-round providers of English Language courses. The British Council accredits all College-based ESOL classes for the teaching of English.
This course will teach the language skills needed for moving into further study or employment in the construction industry. In ESOL, you will improve your ability to understand and produce spoken and written English in everyday and work contexts, and you will focus on the vocabulary required to discuss construction topics. In Construction, you will have the opportunity to try a variety of trade disciplines.
The primary 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 towards level 4 SQA units in construction crafts.
How the course is assessed
- This is a bursary course, and you are expected to attend 100% of the course. Attendance will affect your ability to progress.
- There will be regular assessment tasks throughout the course to monitor your progress in the areas of ESOL
- Practical model assessments, along with multiple-choice question papers for each unit in construction
Number of days per week
- 3 days a week, 9 AM until 4 PM
Entry requirements
- You should have a clear idea of your future study or work plans.
- No formal qualifications or experience in construction required.
- International students (students from outside the UK without settled or pre-settled status, excluding asylum seekers, refugees and Humanitarian Protection Status) will need to check visa requirements. Please go to the International section of the website.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You will be invited to attend a test and interview where your language level and suitability for the course will be checked.
English Proficiency Requirements
SQA ESOL National 4 or equivalentStudy Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Full time | 19/01/26 |
