Construction and Engineering
There are many levels of study available depending on whether you're just starting out or are currently working in a construction or engineering setting and want to increase your skillset
If you like to work hands-on, get satisfaction from a job well done and in a sector with lots of career options, these courses can help you get the knowledge and technical experience you need.
Construction Pre Apprenticeship
NEW for 2025 - This hands-on course could be your first step on the way to securing a Modern Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery. You'll get valuable workshop skills, real work experience with a local employer, and an understanding of what it takes to succeed in the building trade.
Places are limited - apply today.
- Where? Lochgilphead and Campbeltown
- Full-time or Part-time? Full-time
- Want to find out more? Visit the course page
Construction Skills NQ Level 5
This course is a blend of practical exercises and activities work where you will gain a range of practical hand skills through Carpentry and Joinery, Brickwork, Painting and Decorating. Craft skills will be completed and assessed within a workshop environment. You will research job roles and responsibilities within the construction sector, as well as other professions such as architects, project managers, building engineers and surveyors.
You will learn to plan and manage your workload, produce a plan and generate a range of evidence which will be assessed on an ongoing basis as you work towards completing a project.
- Where? Campbeltown
- Full-time or Part-time? Full-time
- Want to find out more? Visit the course page
Engineering Operations (PEO)
The SVQ 2 Engineering course is highly practical and is designed to prepare candidates for employment or a Modern Apprenticeship in engineering. Candidates will develop a wide range of skills in engineering practice while gaining knowledge and appreciation of health and safety and employability issues.
- Where? Lochgilphead (CERC)
- Full-time or Part-time? Full-time
- Want to find out more? Visit the course page
Engineering Systems NC
This Engineering Systems NC programme provides knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of engineering studies including Mechanical and Electrical disciplines. The award is a vocational qualification designed to prepare the candidate for employment, career development and progression to higher-level study.
- Where? Lochgilphead (CERC)
- Full-time or Part-time? Full-time
- Want to find out more? Visit the course page
Engineering Systems HNC
The HNC Engineering Systems will give you the required technical training to be a technician in design, research, development and service support activities in engineering, manufacturing and consultancy.
You may also be able to use the HNC as a spring-board into the second year of our engineering degrees, including: BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BEng (Hons) Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, or BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering.
- Where? Any Centre by VC
- Full-time or Part-time? Part Time
- Want to find out more? Visit the course page
Construction Management HNC
If you aspire to enter the construction industry at a supervisory level, this course will give you the knowledge and skills to achieve it. The construction industry is one of the most diverse and interesting fields to work in, with careers available including: architectural technology, construction management, quantity surveying and facility management
- Where? Any Centre by VC
- Full-time or Part-time? Part Time
- Want to find out more? Visit the course page