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Construction – Level 1

Identify Career & Develop Life Skills – Stage 1

Course Description

Course Cost: £450

Minimum: 6 pupils   |   Maximum: 6 pupils

This programme is based for 3rd Year to Senior pupils.

The aim of this project is to give pupils an alternative learning environment in the community which is within a vocational setting so pupils can build on Practical skills, Qualifications, and certification to build on pupil’s attainment levels. Life skills is a key element to this course in teaching pupils Principles in mindset, manners, respect, and effort.


Times: 9:00-12am – 12:30-14:30pm
Duration: 10-week Sessions at 1 day a week.
Sites: Training Environments


These sessions are to give pupils a chance to try different tasks to help with knowing what they want to do or achieve in the future when leaving school.

General Sessions

  1. Induction & Team Building & Hand Tool Test
  2. Induction & Team Building, Power Tool Test & Design
  3. Insight into Joinery
  4. Insight into Plastering
  5. Insight into Painting
  6. Insight into Tiling
  7. Design & Project
  8. SQA & E Learning Enrolment & Project
  9. Project Completion & Course reflection and setting plans for the future
  10. SQA Completion and Fun Activity/ Celebrations

Qualification Gained

  • Personal Development Award (Level that pupil can achieve)
  • Pupils will receive one to one support.

There is a wide selection of certificates that can be achieved but this will be tailored to pupil and career avenues.

Skills Gained

Sparked interest in a Career, Softer Skills Gained, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Teamwork & Respect, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Motivation, Self-Worth/Confidence.

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