Construction
NPA Construction Multi Trade (Pre-Apprenticeship)
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2026
Course enquiry form
Course overview
This NPA Multi Trade in Construction is designed for students who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in a construction setting.
During this course, you will learn and understand the basic principles of Roofing, Plastering, Painting and Decorating, and Bricklaying.
You will be taught by staff with extensive experience in the construction industry. This is a full-time course taught at Edinburgh College’s Granton campus, on a short full-time basis over 6 months. You will be awarded a National Progression Award (NPA) in Construction Multi-Trade.
This course is taught in Edinburgh College classrooms and in our excellent workshops, where you will gain essential, hands-on, real-world experience in the construction trades.
This course offers practical, transferable skills and theoretical knowledge of the Construction Industry to help you find an apprenticeship or further study with us at the college.
What you will learn
- Single Lap Roof Tiling
- Fixing Plasterboard and Applying Plastering Materials
- Brickwork - Block Walling
- Decorative Painting
- Health and Safety in the Construction Industry
- Employment and Behavioural Skills
- Construction Occupation Practices
- Efficient Construction Practices
- Information and Communication Technology
How the course is assessed
- This hands-on course will be assessed through practical activity and some classroom theory.
Number of days per week
3 Days full days per week.
Entry requirements
- A minimum of 1 x National 4's in Maths or English.
Or
- Completion of NPA Construction Crafts level 4 or NPA Construction Skills level 5, or successful completion of Edinburgh College Intro to Construction course with good attendance.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- Candidates who meet the entry requirements will be invited in for an interview before the summer of 2026.
- In your personal statement, please clearly explain why you are interested and what motivates you to apply for this course.
- Candidates will be required to complete a numeracy diagnostic assessment during the interview; this will form part of the selection process.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- This course provides the underpinning skills and knowledge to candidates hoping to gain an apprenticeship in Construction.
Career options
- Modern Apprenticeship
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Full time | 24/08/26 |
