Women into Construction: NQ (Level 5)

What you will learn

Carpentry & Joinery units:

• Carpentry and Joinery: An Introduction
• Develop Bench Joinery Skills
• Manufacture Joinery Components
• Carpentry and Joinery Repair and Maintenance

Other trade introduction units in

• Bricklaying
• Roofing
• Painting
• Construction Occupation Practices

Entry requirements

The course has no formal entry requirements, but you should have a genuine interest in carpentry & joinery and other areas within construction and you should be aiming to gain a craft apprenticeship within the construction industry when you complete your course.

This is also a female only course, to promote women into construction.

For this course, if English is not your first language

• you need to have SQA ESOL National 5 (or equivalent, click here to see equivalent qualifications)
• If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment here at the College.

The course will be delivered via blended learning using classroom and online activities along with practical workshop activities.

Career Opportunities

Women starting out in the construction sector have a range of opportunities, as the industry is increasingly recognising the value of diversity and offering pathways to a rewarding career. Here are some key opportunities for women entering construction:

• Trade skills - Hands-on training combined with trade qualifications, can lead to well-paid and in-demand jobs.

Many construction companies offer an inclusive and supportive environment for women entering the sector, offering mentorship, networks, and safe working environments to help women thrive.

In your future career development, there are also opportunities in;

• Project Management
• Health & Safety Compliance
• Environmental Compliance
• Community Benefits and Corporate Social Responsibility Roles
• Construction Technology

Future prospects

When you successfully complete this course, you will have gained various hand skills and knowledge about the construction industry. Many of these skills will be transferable throughout the different trades.  With the employability skills you will learn on the course, you will be able to apply for a modern apprenticeship within the construction sector.