Sustainable Construction
Introduction to Construction
Campus
Granton Campus
Midlothian Campus
Wallyford Community Centre
Qualification SCQF Level 4
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2026
Course enquiry form
Course overview
Intro to Construction is an entry-level course that will allow you to experience a variety of building trades, including Carpentry and Joinery, Painting and Decorating, and Plasterwork.
Intro to Construction provides the employability skills you will need to enter the Construction Industry. You will learn basic skills that will give you the knowledge to apply for a higher-level course in a specific subject. We offer several of these further study courses at Edinburgh College.
This course is taught in Edinburgh College classrooms and workshops, where you will gain essential, hands-on, real-world experience in the construction trades.
You will be encouraged to gain a work placement with an employer within the industry for the duration of this course. This will be supported by your college lecturers, but it is not mandatory. Practical work experience with an employer allows you to gain knowledge of the construction industry and enhance your employability. This course will be taught at Edinburgh College’s Granton campus.
What you will learn
- Health and Safety
- Enterprise skills
- Tool skills
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Painting and Decorating
- Plasterwork
Placement information
- You should clearly state in the first line of your personal statement the relevant course based on its locality.
- East lothian Candidates should report to Wallyord
- Edinburgh Candidates should report to the Granton Campus
- Midlothian Candidates should report to the Midlothian Campus
How the course is assessed
- You are continually assessed throughout the course.
Number of days per week
- 16 Hours over 2 days at Granton Campus
- 16 Hours over 2 days at Midlothian Campus
- 16 Hours over 2 days at Wallyford (Rosehill High School)
Entry requirements
- No formal entry requirements, although you must already be a school leaver in summer 2026.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- After completion of Intro to Construction, you can apply to further education courses available at Edinburgh College.
Career options
- Seek an apprenticeship within the industry.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Full time | 24/08/26 |
| Midlothian Campus | Full time | 24/08/26 |
| Wallyford Community Centre | Full time | 24/08/26 |
