Construction Trades For the future you want

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1 Construction Trades For the future you want

2 CONSTRUCTION TRADES From brickwork, plastering and tiling to roofing, stonemasonry, carpentry, painting, joinery and decorating our construction skills courses will prepare you for the building and construction industry. While studying at Edinburgh College you will benefit from realistic working environments that are at the forefront of training technology. All our courses provide a vocational qualification designed to prepare you for employment, for career development or for progression to further study. You may have the opportunity to work on real projects which relate the tasks you could expect to find in the industry. We work with the training provider CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) on our apprenticeship courses as well as supporting pre-apprentices into employment where possible. Edinburgh College is proud to support students through regional and national competitions. Past students have won several World Skills and UK Skills Awards and our qualified teaching staff have supported regional, national, and international skills champions across several disciplines, including stonemasonry and brickwork. SPOTLIGHT PLASTERER PICKS UP SECOND AWARD FACILITIES Our excellent facilities at Granton and Forthside Campus ensure the construction trade training we offer is of the highest standard. You will find up-todate workshop facilities that provide reallife workspaces and resources like those found within the industry. All our workshops are designed in accordance with the requirements of CITB and awarding bodies. PARTNERS It s only been six months since his last award win but Edinburgh College trainee plasterer Thomas Morgan has been named Plasterers Guild Student of the Year The 21 year old, who is in the fourth year of his apprentice with Fife Council, won the Screwfix Trade Apprentice of the Year in May of this year making it a truly award-winning year for Thomas. His portfolio of plastering achievements and work was deemed the winning entry at the annual Plaisterers Guild competition which celebrates the highest standards of achievement in training and education within the UK plastering trade. Midlothian Council send their Apprentice Road workers to Edinburgh College because of the consistent high quality delivery of training provided by Edinburgh College. MARK RANKINE MANAGER MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

3 SPOTLIGHT DAN MACAULAY // AWARD WINNING APPRENTICE Edinburgh College Stonemasonry apprentice Hamish Innes has won a bronze medal at the national final of the UK s longest-running construction skills competition. After competing in the regional qualifiers earlier this year, Hamish and fellow Edinburgh College stonemasonry apprentice Calum Munro progressed to the UK National Skillbuild Final, which was held at the Birmingham NEC. The duo took on finalists from across the UK in the Skillbuild 2017 competition which is organised by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) annually. The competition saw construction trainees compete in their chosen trades including bricklaying, wall and floor tiling and painting and decorating. Hamish and Calum both put in a sterling performance against the UK s top stonemasonry apprentices, with Hamish scooping the bronze medal. He said: I really enjoyed taking part in the competition and was pleased with my overall performance. To compete in the final was amazing and to win a bronze medal was even better. The standard was really high and everyone was so good. I m happy that my hard work paid off and I got the bronze. I d like to say thank you to my dad James Innes and lecturer Gordon Mallace who have both taught me and helped me to get to this level. Ian Hughes, CITB partnerships director for Scotland, said: It is fantastic to see Hamish and Calum make it into the UK National Final of SkillBuild 2017 and taking the opportunity to showcase their skills on a national stage. SkillBuild is one of many ways we can show the immense talent coming into our industry and attract more young people from the region into a rewarding construction career.

4 SPOTLIGHT JORDAN CHARTERS // PAINTING & DECORATING APPRENTICE There s not much Jordan hasn t accomplished after completing his third year at Edinburgh College on the Painting & Decorating modern apprenticeship. Juggling long hours in the college workshops with an on site apprenticeship at his dad s painting and decorating firm, Jordan strongly believes that the course was the right path for him. I left school with five Highers and I could ve gone to university but I wanted to go straight into the world of employment and give myself a good kick start. I m not really a sit-down-andrevise kind of guy but I did want the opportunity to open doors into the industry. I would love to become a specialist in many aspects of the painting trade, particularly marbling, graining and gold leafing, which I am learning every day. I also intend to run my own business one day. The structure of the college term means that much time is dedicated to getting students work ready. I ve never felt restricted by class assignments or academic overload. By third year you ve got even more opportunity to specialise with your Advanced Craft module so the list is endless. Named as the centre s apprentice of the year for the last two years and winning a College Recognition Award, Jordan has taken his skill sets to major industry competitions and has had great success. The latest win, saw Jordan achieve a bronze medal in the UK s Crown Apprentice Painter & Decorators competition in Birmingham. Jordan said his progression in competition has been exciting and he is learning at every stage. His success was also helped at college when it came to course studies in decorative work. He was also able to pass on his experience to his classmates as well as talk about typical barriers to learning such as problem solving. Jordan recently competed in the World Skills 2017 finals in Abu Dhabi. He achieved a Medallion of Excellence after a gruelling four days competing against the world s top competitors in his field. My success should inspire new apprentices to achieve their goals, whatever level that may be but also show apprentices undertaking competition what can be achieved. JORDAN CHARTERS PAINTING & DECORATING APPRENTICE

5 CONSTRUCTION TRADES COURSE PROGRESSION Schools College Partnership Indirect Progression Direct Progression Articulation to University Level 4 Equivalent to National 4 Level 5 Equivalent to National 5 Level 6 Equivalent to Highers Level 7 Equivalent to Advanced Higher Articulation (Aligned uni courses) Railway Engineering City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Rail Engineering Maintenance Employment Carpentry & Joinery, Painting & Decorating and Plumbing Carpentry and Joinery NPA Painting and Decorating NPA Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Trades Specific Professional Development Award Level 6 Trades Specifi c Professional Development (Plumbing) Award Level 7 Skills for Work Construction Craft (SCP) Entry to Construction Construction (Multi-Skills) NPA Advanced Craft Course Level 7 University, employment or self employment Trades Specific SVQ Level 3 MODERN APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME

6 Using our course guide Apply now: edinburghcollege.ac.uk This course guide gives you an overview of the courses available to study in 2018/19 - MAKING YOUR COURSE CHOICE AS EASY AS POSSIBLE! Courses have clear progression routes onto other college courses, university or employment. Apply online or contact our course information advisors on or courseinfo@edinburghcollege.ac.uk. Trowel Trades Entry to Construction G F 4 This course will provide you with an overview of bricklaying, joinery, plastering and wall and floor tiling. You will then be able to progress onto a pre-apprenticeship course. No formal qualifications are required. Experience of construction/plant experience would be beneficial. Use Career Coach to find the right course to get to your perfect career. I: The course is open to applications from international students. Campus G: Granton MD: Midlothian Mode of attendance F: Full time P: Part time MR: Milton Road S: Sighthill E: Evening O: Open Learning Construction (Multi-Skills) NPA G F 5 Build a foundation in the introductory skills and techniques you need to be in Construction and enhance your chances of getting an employer to sponsor you for your next course. You will gain knowledge in plasterwork, roofing, wall and floor tiling and concrete, including a project planning, core and employability skills. 2 National 4 qualifications; 1 in Maths and 1 in any other subject. City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Rail Engineering Maintenance G F 5 SCQF level What level the course is listed as on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. This course will provide you with an introduction to the railway industry and prepare you for a career in railway engineering. You will undertake the necessary Health and Safety and practical training to work on the rail infrastructure. No formal qualifications are required. Experience of construction/plant experience would be beneficial. You must complete a fitness, drug and alcohol test at interview. Carpentry & Joinery Carpentry & Joinery NPA G F 5 Course Name: As it appears on the website I G F 8 Course Description: Brief outline of the course. Visit our website for more information. Course entry requirements: Entry requirements stated are minimum requirements and may be subject to alteration. Please check the website for full entry requirements. IELTS = The International English Language Testing System Designed to prepare you for employment, this course will give you an insight into the type of work covered day-to-day as a carpentry and joinery tradesperson. 2 National 4 qualifications; 1 in Maths and 1 in any other subject. Advanced Carpentry & Joinery PDA G P 7 The advanced PDA course is offered as a stand-alone certficated award for a third year apprentice or returning tradesperson. Applicants must have completed 2 years of a Modern Apprenticeship to apply for this course. Professional Development Award Level 6 and SVQ Level 3 Carpentry and Joinery or working towards.

7 Construction Trades Apply now: edinburghcollege.ac.uk Carpentry & Joinery Furniture Crafts Programme NC G F 5 Schools College Partnership (SCP) Construction Crafts Skills for Work (SCP) G P 4 If you are interested in a career in the design or manufacture of furniture, this introductory NC course will give you the knowledge and skills to progress your studies to a higher level furniture course. A progression route to HND is currently being developed. 2 National 5 qualifications in any subjects. This course gives S4/5 pupils a chance to try a variety of trade disciplines with a focus on employability skills gained by working with construction companies and visiting building sites. There are no formal entry requirements. Following this course, students can progress onto a full-time pre-apprenticeship course within the construction department. Tues or Thurs 09:00-16:15 East Lothian Construction Academy (SCP) P 5 Painting & Decorating Painting & Decorating NPA G F 5 Designed to prepare you for employment, this course will give you an insight into the type of work covered day-to-day as a painting and decorating tradesperson and will prepare you for employment in the industry. 2 National 4 qualifications; 1 in Maths and 1 in any other subject. Advanced Painting & Decorating PDA G P 7 This course is open to East Lothian school pupils and offers employability skills and practical experience while working towards a Construction Crafts Skills for work qualification. The Construction Skills Academy is a new partnership between East Lothian Council, Edinburgh College and Morrison Construction. No formal entry requirements but a referral from school is required. *This course is delivered at the East Lothian Construction & Technology Centre based inmusselburgh Tues & Thurs 13:00-16:00 The Advanced PDA Programme is offered as standalone certificated award for a third year apprentice or returning tradesperson. Applicants must have completed 2 years of a Modern Apprenticeship to apply for this course. Professional Development Award Level 6 and SVQ Level 3 Paint and Decorating or working towards. Plumbing Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship G F 5 Aimed at those who wish to pursue a career in plumbing, this course will give you an understanding of some of the basic installation and servicing principles required and an insight into the industry. 2 National 4s qualifcations in any subjects.

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9 Construction Trades For more information please visit: edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses or call edinburghcollege edinburghcollege #edinburghcoll EdinburghCollege For the future you want Visit our website for details on open days. edinburghcollege.ac.uk/opendays Edinburgh College is a registered charity in Scotland. Charity number SCO21213 For up-to-date information on our course selection or to speak to an advisor please call Our course portfolio, mode of attendance and campus allocation may be subject to alteration.