Construction Courses at James Watt College
Summary: An introduction to Construction courses at James Watt College, student profiles, courses available and college facilities.
Welcome to the Construction Courses Section of our website. We have tried to make it as easy as possible for you to find, fund and start a Construction course.
Did you know?
- Construction covers all aspects of civil engineering, commercial and industrial, house building, including repairs and maintenance.
- The construction industry employs 170,000 people in the Scotland.
- Total output for the industry in Scotland is £3.4billion.
- Students studying construction at the college will gain life long practical skills which can be transferred across the industry.
Our Construction courses are of a practical nature, combining trade and building skills with high technology and supervisory abilities.
From introductory apprentice positions to supervisory and management posts, to self-employment, or careers within national organisations, the choices available within the sector are wide and varied.
To help you in pursuing a career in this area you can choose from a range of courses designed to meet the needs of the sector, your areas of interest and entry level.
As you’d expect, our facilities and resources reflect the hands-on nature of courses in this field and are equipped to industry standard. This means you will learn skills and develop experience to take to the workplace, increasing your employment prospects.
If you’re interested in undertaking one of our courses, it will provide you with the ideal platform for your career in construction.
Student Case Study
David Middlesworth
SVQ Carpentry and Joinery
“ There was a great atmosphere in the seminars and workshops and I would recommend the course to any employer who has an apprentice and is keen to send them to college.”
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