NQ Intermediate 1 and 2 Built Environment
This comprehensive course will provide an excellent grounding if you hope to follow a career within the Construction industry. This programme is offered with a choice of options and individual class groups will be created for each specialism, however the core units for all options will provide for the national award Built Environment.
Option 1 - NQ Built Environment - Joinery
For those wishing to continue their education but retain a particular focus on joinery and the developments within this trade as the Construction industry moves towards more sustainable practices.
Option 2 - NQ Built Environment - Construction Technician
For those wishing to progress onto technician roles such as quantity surveying and architectural technology or management positions within the Construction industry.
Option 3 - NQ Built Environment - Painting and Decorating
For those wishing to continue their education but retain a particular focus on painting and decorating and the developments within this trade as the Construction industry moves towards more sustainable practices.
Option 4 - NQ Built Environment - Renewables
For those wishing to continue their education but retain a particular focus on renewable energies and the developments within this area as the Construction industry moves towards more sustainable practices.
What You Study
All groups will study:
- Construction Technology
- Quantity Surveying
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Modern Methods of Construction
- Construction Materials
- Building Services
In addition to these core subjects you will also undertake further studies relating to your particular option choice.
Duration and Attendance
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
- 4 Standard Grades of which a minimum of 2 should be Credit Level and of which Maths and English are essential
- Completed a course in a Level 5 NC in either Construction or Engineering and achieved SCQF Level 5 Maths: Craft 1 (F3HV11) or equivalent
- Relevant industrial experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis
Further Study
- HNC Construction
- Modern Apprentice
Career Opportunities
- Architectural Technician
- Building Technician
- Apprentice - individual trade
This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.
| Full Time |
Joinery |
05 Sep 2011
|
15 Jun 2012
|
Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) |
course closed |
| Full Time |
Construction Technician |
05 Sep 2011
|
15 Jun 2012
|
Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) |
course closed |
| Full Time |
Painting and Decorating |
05 Sep 2011
|
15 Jun 2012
|
Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) |
course closed |
| Full Time |
Renewables |
05 Sep 2011
|
15 Jun 2012
|
Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) |
course closed |
| Full Time |
Joinery |
03 Sep 2012
|
14 Jun 2013
|
Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) |
apply online
|
| Full Time |
Construction Technician |
03 Sep 2012
|
14 Jun 2013
|
Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) |
apply online
|
| Full Time |
Painting and Decorating |
03 Sep 2012
|
14 Jun 2013
|
Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) |
apply online
|
| Full Time |
Renewables |
03 Sep 2012
|
14 Jun 2013
|
Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) |
apply online
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While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is
subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.