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Overview
This Construction - Road and Rail Operations course at Edinburgh College is designed for students who want to expand their knowledge of construction, including general building, road maintenance and railway engineering.
Outcomes
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.
Programme Structure
What you will learn:- Roadbuilding - Lay Kerbs and Channels
- Roadbuilding - Search for Underground Services
- Roadbuilding - Sign, Light and Guard the Work Area
- Roadbuilding - Set Out Secondary Dimensional Work Controls
- Roadbuilding - Reinstate Excavation and Highways Surfaces
- Railway Engineering - Carry Out Corrective Manual Adjustments to Permanent Way Assets
- Railway Engineering - Undertake Replacement of Permanent Way Assets and Components
- Railway Engineering - Undertake routine manual maintenance of the permanent way
- Operate a Powered Tool and Equipment
- Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction Transportation Engineering View 64 other Short Courses in Civil Engineering & Construction in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must be a summer school leaver with a minimum of National 4 in Mathematics; or:
- Intro to Construction
- NPA Construction Crafts level 4
- NPA Construction Skills level 5
Candidates who meet the entry requirements will be invited in for an interview before the end of the current academic term.
- 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. (Please advise in your personal statement any additional support needs for this test.)
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
725 - 1167 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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