A new construction skills course is set to offer every successful student the opportunity to interview for a position within the industry.
Launched by Forth Valley College in partnership with the CECA Scotland Academy, the new National Progression Award (NPA) - Construction Skills (CECA) is designed to address skills shortages in the civil engineering sector by equipping students with practical, hands-on training.
The course will be delivered at the college’s Falkirk campus using its new external training facility and Skills Transition Centre.
Stuart Taylor, curriculum manager at Forth Valley College, said: "The construction and civil engineering industries play a vital role in developing and maintaining Scotland's infrastructure.
"This course will help you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to begin a career in the sector or progress to further study."
The programme covers construction operations, surveying techniques, civil engineering principles, and health and safety practices.
It has been developed in collaboration with industry partners to ensure students gain relevant, up-to-date experience and knowledge.
Every successful student is given the opportunity to interview for a position within the industry.
Laura Fraser, project manager at Forth Valley College’s Skills Transition Centre, said: "This partnership with the CECA Scotland Academy is an excellent example of the Skills Transition Centre responding directly to the needs of industry and our local business community.
"We are proud that the Skills Transition Centre can play a role in strengthening the future talent pipeline for construction and civil engineering."
The CECA Scotland Academy supports course delivery with funding from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
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