CECA Scotland Academy (NPA Construction Operations) SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 5
What is special about this course?
The CECA Scotland Academy provides a training to employment programme developing a future pipeline of talent to the Civil Engineering Industry in Scotland. This programme is being run as a national pilot and is supported by Civil Engineering Contractors Association and their industry members.
On successful completion of the programme you will gain a NPA qualification in civil engineering, and an interview as part of an employer event at the end of the programme offering a direct route into the industry as a civil engineering operative.
Employers have signed up to CECA to guarantee a 75% employment rate as Civil Engineering Operatives for successful candidates.
Championing inclusivity and diversity in the sector, the programme has no entry requirements and applicants from all backgrounds across the country are encouraged to apply.
This course will be available in September 2023 subject to awarding body approval.
Entry requirements
- One pass at national 4 or relevant work placement taster in industry.
- Learners are likely to benefit more readily from study of the award if they enter with a general and broad academic ability showing an aptitude at SCQF level 3 and above for English, Mathematics and other related technical and graphical subjects. This course will be available in September 2023 subject to awarding body approval
- 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
- Work Readiness. (Site Visits / Further specialist practical skills)
This course will be available in September 2023 subject to awarding body approval.
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
Face to face
Monday to Friday, 9am - 4:30pm
How long will my course last?
24 WeeksMonday to Friday, 9am - 4:30pm
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by means of a combination of practical tasks and open and closed book assessments throughout the year.
Where can I study my course?
- Fort William
Please note, UHI West Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
Start date
August 2023
Fees
The above course fee will be fully funded by the college for people ordinarily resident in Scotland.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Employment
This programme is being run as a national pilot and is supported by Civil Engineering Contractors Association and their industry members. As part of this programme the successful candidates will be given an interview as part of an employer event at the end of the programme. Employers have signed up to CECA to guarantee a 75% employment rate as Civil Engineering Operatives for successful candidates.
Progression
This programme offers progression onto:
- MA Civil Engineering Operations
- NC Civil Engineering
- NC Built Environment
Successful candidates may also be eligible to apply for a construction trade apprenticeship.
Is there more information available online?
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Apply for CECA Scotland Academy (NPA Construction Operations) SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 5
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI West Highland. Please note, UHI West Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI West Highland operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.