College Certificate Multi Skills
| Group | Attendance Pattern | Duration | Location | SCQF Level | Year Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mixed Schools |
Tuesday 9-11am and Thursday 2-4pm
|
1 year | UHI Perth Crieff Road Campus | 4 | S4 |
| Perth High School |
Monday 2.10-3.40pm |
1 year | UHI Perth Crieff Road Campus | 4 | S4 |
| Mixed Schools |
Wednesday 2-4pm and Friday 9-11am |
1 year | UHI Perth Crieff Road Campus | 4 | S4 |
| Perth Academy |
Friday 2-3.30pm |
2 Years | UHI Perth Crieff Road Campus | 4 | S4 |
About this course
About this course
The Multi Skills course introduces school pupils to the Built Environment through the practical construction route. It comprises of “hands on” in craft areas such as carpentry and joinery; bricklaying; painting and decorating; plumbing and electrical. Pupils will learn how to work safely in practical workshops and how to use tools safely before being shown how to carry out practical tasks in the various workshops.
A range of practical skills are developed including painting and decorating, carpentry and bench joinery and plumbing. In addition the course involves employability skills which are transferrable across a number of future pathways.
This course is available to study over one or two academic years depending on the group.
Mandatory Units:
- Understanding Industry
- Personal Development: Self and Work
The optional Units will depend on course location. School based groups will look at Carpentry and Joinery, Paintwork and plumbing.
Course Content
Course Content
Mandatory Units:
- Understanding Industry
- Personal Development: Self and Work
The optional Units depend on the group. School groups usually look at Carpentry and Joinery, Paintwork and plumbing.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
An interest in a career in construction and the ability to work at SCQF Level 4.
Course Progression
Course Progression
Once you have completed this course you may be able to progress onto another Schools College Partnership Course or a full-time course at UHI Perth. The entry requirements for these are specified within each course. You can see all our full time Built Environment courses here.
Application Timeline and Information
Application Timeline and Information
Applications will open on this webpage on Monday 17 February 2025 and close on Friday 14 March 2025.
Please note we receive more applications than we have places for. We are aiming to let all applicants know whether they have a place by Friday 2 May 2025. Once you have applied, you can review the status of your application via the Applicant Portal.
Courses will start week commencing Monday 2 June in their timetabled slots.