Overview
Students will gain an understanding of industry practices, health and safety requirements and the practical skills required within construction and civil engineering environments.
Successful completion of the programme will provide a strong foundation for progression into a range of construction-related disciplines including civil engineering, surveying, construction management and infrastructure operations.
Career paths
Successful completion of this Construction Operations qualification at Forth Valley College may lead to:
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Civil Engineering / Construction Operative
- Site Engineering Assistant
- Surveying Assistant
- Infrastructure and Utilities Operative
- Modern Apprenticeship opportunities within the construction sector
Programme Structure
The course may include:- Workplace Health Safety and Welfare
- Conform to Productive Work Practices
- Set Out Secondary Dimensional Work Controls: An Introduction
- Install Road Drainage
- Lay Kerbs and Channels
- Excavate Holes and Trenches
- Reinstate Ground Conditions
- Form Concrete Structures
- Lay and Finish Concrete
- Provide Temporary Excavation Support
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Falkirk, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction View 120 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
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants must be 16 years old or above within 4 weeks of the course start date and be eligible to leave secondary school.
- While there are no formal entry requirements all applicants should have relevant work experience and/or show an aptitude for learning at SCQF level 3 and above.
Tuition Fees
Funding
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