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Course Description

This course will allow pupils across East Lothian the opportunity to try out trade disciplines while focusing on employability skills gained by working in a works place environment.

Units may include:

Brick Laying

Employability skills

Bench joinery

Understanding Industry

Self and Work

This course gives you the opportunity

to learn more about this industry while

gaining hands-on experience beneficial

for the world of work.

All PPE will be provided.

Entry Requirements

Ability to work at Level 4 in a practical subject

Numeracy

Ability to self-travel

Work in a group

When/Where

Tuesday Mornings

An East Lothian Location

What Next

Complete and submit your application pack. You will be invited to an information session and interview

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East Lothian Works is the employability service of East Lothian council.

The School Team supports young people to gain the skills and qualifications needed for success beyond school, be that employment or a place in college or university.

Over the next few months you will meet staff from the East Lothian Works School team and you will have the opportunity to hear more about the service and the courses on offer.

All of the PreVoc courses are supported by an Employability Intervention Officer and they will work closely with you and your guidance teacher to support you to get the most of your course.

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The emphasis of this course is to prepare candidates for working in the health sector and develop employability skills valued by employers. Candidates will develop a range of knowledge and skills required in this vocational area.

Working in health sector settings

Employability skills in the health sector

Medical Devices and pharmaceuticals

Improving Health and wellbeing

Physiology of the cardiovascular system

Entry Requirements

Students should be enrolled National 5 courses

An interest in working in this sector

Good communication skills

Ability to self-travel

Ability to work in a group

Next Steps

Complete and submit your application pack.

You will be invited to an information session and interview

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Course Description

This course will allow pupils across East Lothian the opportunity to try out trade disciplines in while focusing on employability skills gained by working in a works place environment

When/Where

-Tuesday and Thursday

afternoon.

-1.30 to 3.30

-An East Lothian Location

Entry Requirements

Ability to work at Level 5

in a practical subject

Numeracy

Ability to self-travel

Work in a group

COURSE CONTENT

This course provides the opportunity to try a variety of trade disciplines. The main focus is on developing good hand tool skills and employability skills. There may also be opportunities for work placements and visits to building sites.

Brick Laying

Employability skills

Bench joinery

Plastering & Tiling

Stonemasonry

This course gives you the opportunity

to learn more about this industry while

gaining hands-on experience beneficial

for the world of work.

All PPE will be provided.

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The NPA in Construction Skills at SCQF level 5 introduces learners to craft techniques in the construction industry, and the opportunity to combine these with practical skills in the built environment.

It develops knowledge and understanding of a range of construction disciplines and focuses on skills and the application of learning that is essential for careers in the sector.

This NPA provides a wide choice in sector areas such as carpentry and joinery, painting and decorating, brickwork, plasterwork, roof tiling and stonemasonry.

This qualification is available through schools, colleges and training providers.

Group award code: GR4045 (18 SCQF credit points)
SCQF level: 5
The NPA in Construction Skills at SCQF level 5 consists of three SQA credits (18 SCQF credit points) in total.
See the group award specification for the full list of mandatory and optional units.

Group award specification (644 KB)
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Assessment will be a combination of project-based, practical and knowledge assessments under closed- and open-book assessment conditions. See the assessment and evidence requirements for each unit.

Assessment and/or e-assessment support packs are available for this qualification.

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Existing customer?

It would be beneficial for staff delivering the qualification to have suitable industry experience and relevant teaching qualifications. A familiarity with evidence-based assessment is recommended for assessing practical units. Observation checklists could be used alongside supportive digital evidence such as audio, photographic and video records.

For the practical based elements of the qualification, centres/schools are required to provide a specialist practical workshop and/or project areas that comply with health and safety requirements, such as specialist Personal Protective Equipment and hand tools, in order to facilitate practical assessments.

In addition, learners will require access to a learning environment and appropriate ICT facilities to complete the knowledge and understanding components of the award.

It is recommended that delivery centres develop collaborative partnerships with further education centres, colleges, employers and local suppliers, wherever possible, to assist/enhance the delivery of the award

The NPA in Construction Skills at SCQF level 5 is suitable for:

learners who are at school or who have just left school

adults returning to education

those in employment and those who are self-employed who wish to obtain a formal qualification

This qualification offers scope for personalisation and choice. You will develop technical skills together with Core Skills such as problem solving and communication.

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

You could use this SCQF level 5 award to progress to:

the NPA in Construction at SCQF level 5

a variety of Professional Development Awards, for example the PDA in Stonemasonry

a variety of Scottish Vocational Qualifications, for example the SVQ level 3 in Craft Apprenticeship

employment in a wide range of entry-level job roles in the construction sector

Group award code: GR4045 (18 SCQF credit points)
SCQF level: 5
The NPA in Construction Skills at SCQF level 5 consists of three SQA credits (18 SCQF credit points) in total.
See the group award specification for the full list of mandatory and optional units.

Group award specification (644 KB)
Unit search

National Qualification Group Awards (NQGAs)

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Find out more about our National Progression Award in Construction Skills at SCQF level 5.

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There are a number of stages to the application process.

The first step is for a member of School staff to complete a referral form for you.

You will be given an application pack which you will complete and return, it is important to return this before interview.

The next stage is an interview. This is an informal conversation. We are interested in hearing more about you and why you want to take part in the course.

Meet the tutor, young people will be invited to meet with the training partner to hear more about the course and to take part in a group activity.

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When/Where:

-Tuesday and Thursday afternoon

-1:30 to 3:30

-An East Lothian Location

The course is likely to cover areas in:

Make Up looks - including evening and bridal

Eye Treatments

Hand, Foot and Nail Treatments

Hair Styling

We are hopeful to introduce salon experience giving you the opportunity to visit local businesses.

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This Level 5 course provides an excellent introduction to working with children and young people and supports further study in this exciting and fast growing sector.

The course will cover :

an understanding of the workplace and the employee's responsibilities (e.g. time-keeping, appearance, customer care)

Child Development and Wellbeing

Play in Early Learning and Childcare children's rights and employability skills related to current practice in working with children and young people.

The classes will be dynamic and engaging with a blend of practical experiences and reflective written tasks.

Entry Requirements :

Demand for places on this course is high. Applicants will be required to complete a personal statement highlighting suitability for the course as part of the application process.

Ideally applicants should have achieved National 5 English, or be working towards National 5 English in 2026/27.

Progression Routes :

This course is an ideal progression route to a Foundation or Modern Apprenticeship or full-time Level 6 courses such as NC Childhood Practice or PDA ESA Classroom Assistants courses at Edinburgh College.

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Future Skills - Engineering Innovation is designed to allow senior phase pupils with interest in the engineering disciplines of Automotive, Mechanical Systems and Electrical Engineering to further explore their interest as well as introduce renewable technologies and innovation from the fast-paced sector

What you will learn:

Workshop Health and Safety

Electrical and Electronic Skills

Mechanical Skills

Automotive Skills

Electric Vehicle Technology

Sustainability

Engineering Project

The engineering project will promote environmental awareness and sustainability by showcasing the potential of clean energy technologies. By constructing and testing electric-powered vehicles, students will develop a deeper understanding of renewable energy sources and their role in mitigating climate change.

Entry Requirements

Ability to work at Level 4 in a practical subject

Numeracy

Ability to self-travel

Work in a group

When/Where

Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

An East Lothian Location