Overview
The Technical Construction Skills course at City of Glasgow College is perfect if you:
- Want to build your confidence in academic studies.
- Have previously failed to achieve the results that demonstrate your full potential.
- Are returning to learning after a break.
- Want to experience the breadth of subjects taught within the built environment.
Offering specially designed, nationally validated SQA units, the course is taught by staff with real industry experience and a proven track record of bringing out the best in students. It offers a mix of craft and technical units, combined with theoretical and practical learning in both classrooms and workshops.
Careers
This course prepares you for working in a variety of jobs, including:
- Quantity Surveying Technician
- Building Control Technician
- Architectural Technician
- Building Technician
- Building Site Supervisor
- Construction Operative Trainee/Apprentice
Programme Structure
Some of the units included are:- Construction Materials
- Principles of Conservation in the Built Heritage
- Fundamentals of Wall Tiling
- Decorative Painting
- Block Walling
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction View 86 other Short Courses in Civil Engineering & Construction in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- Two National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above, including English, Mathematics, a Science or a Technical subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
- You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area.
- Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents8500 GBP / year≈ 8500 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3550 GBP / year≈ 3550 GBP / year
Living costs
Glasgow
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.