Construction - Multiskills NPA

What is special about this course?

The Multi-Skills course is offered on a full-time basis and provides craft vocational training in the chosen trade.  Successful applicants will follow the same attendance programme as the industrial apprentices.  The National Progression Award (NPA) is a vocational qualification designed to prepare people for employment, for career development or for progression to further study.

Entry requirements

You will be invited to discuss your application with us and must be able to demonstrate the academic ability to work at SCQF Level 3, also known as Access 3. You will be asked to attend an interview and undertake an aptitude test.

In addition to the subjects below, you will also study five core skills, including communication, ICT and numeracy, which can help you to gain the essential skills required for life, learning and employment.

The multi-skills course gives you an introduction to:

  • Bricklaying;
  • Painting and decorating;
  • Carpentry and joinery
  • Plumbing
  • Roof slating;
  • Roof tiling
  • Ceramic tiling

 

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time

Face to face teaching; practical hands on

How long will my course last?

1 Year

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Perth

Start date

September

Fees

Most full-time students will have their fees paid.

Students on part-time courses may also be eligible to have their course fees waived.

What can I do on completion of my course?

You may progress to SVQ Level 3 on successful completion of your chosen course and gain relevant employment. This course can lead to NC Built Environment.

On successful completion of your NPA course, you can apply for employment as an apprentice in your chosen trade.

Is there more information available online?

QR Code - scan to visit course page

You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.

Apply for Construction - Multiskills NPA

We are no longer accepting applications for 2024/25

I want to start in 2025/26

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at Perth College UHI. Perth College UHI operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.