Construction
Construction and Rail Operations NPA
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
This course is designed for students who want to expand their knowledge of construction such as general building, road maintenance, brickwork and railway engineering. You will also gain the NPA 5 Highways Maintenance - Kerbs and Channels award accredited through SQA.
This course offers practical, transferable skills and theory knowledge of the Construction Industry to help you find an apprenticeship or further study with us at the college.
What you will learn
- ICT Skills
- Lay Modular Pavement
- Reinstate Excavation and Highways Surfaces
- Railway routine manual maintenance
- Duties within the Rail Industry
- Preparing Resources for railways
- Operate a Powered Tool and Equipment
- Search for Underground Services
- Sign, Light and Guard the Work Area
- Lay Kerbs and Channels
- Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare
Placement information
- There may be opportunities throughout the programme for work placements and site visits.
How the course is assessed
- This hands-on, vocational course will be assessed through practical activity and some classroom theory.
Number of days per week
- 2.5 days per week
Entry requirements
- Two National 3s, or equivalent, in Maths or English, and Craft and Design or Product Design
Or
- NPA Construction Crafts level 4 or NPA Construction Skills level 5, or successful completion of Edinburgh College Intro to Construction course
- Applications are also invited from those without formal qualifications with relevant life and/or work experience.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- This course could give access to our Railway partners who have ongoing work within the industry, progression on to an NC level 6 course or an apprenticeship within the Construction trades
Career options
- Railway Engineer
- Highways operative
- Civil Engineer
- An apprentice in a craft area
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
