Employability Programme in Construction (EPIC) SCQF Level 5
What is special about this course?
This programme has been developed as a direct result of industry demand with the backing of local construction companies. It will help you to become ‘work ready’ through completing a Certificate of Work Readiness. You will also have the opportunity to gain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme card which can provide you with industry accreditation.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have one of the following entry requirements:
- Progressing students
- Successful completion of Access to Construction and Engineering and bridging maths
- Satisfactory interview
School leavers
- Three National 4 qualifications
- SFW Construction would also be an advantage
Mature students
- Relevant post school education and training
The programme will cover essential aspects of workshop practice and hand skills such as:
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Concreting
- Rood Slating and Tiling
- Decorative Paining and Finishes
- Employability and Enterprise Award
- Employability and Behavioral Skills
- Health and Safety in a Construction Environments
- Information Technology
- Work Placement
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Vocational Pathway
The course will be delivered entirely on a face-to-face basis for all theoretical and practical units. The programme will be delivered in a practical setting which replicates an industrial environment in the College’s Construction workshops. In semester two of the academic session, students will undertake a work placement (190 hours).
How long will my course last?
One Academic YearWhere can I study my course?
- Thurso
Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
Start date
September
Fees
| Study mode | Scottish Fee | RUK* Fee | International Fee |
| Full-time | £1790 | £5970 | £5970 |
| Part-time (per credit/module) | £90 | £300 | £300 |
Full-Time Study
Full-time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible from the information they have provided on their course application form.
If you have been living in the UK for at least three years, are an ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full-time course. Please check our fee waiver policy for more information.
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Some of our courses require students to have essential equipment/clothing please check with your course tutor.
Please get in touch with nhcfinance@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
*Rest of UK (students typically domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), with a term-time address in Scotland.
Part-Time Study
A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our fee waiver policy to see if you are eligible.
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Some of our courses require students to have essential equipment/clothing please check with your course tutor.
Please contact nhcfinance@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
What can I do on completion of my course?
- Higher Level course and Civil Engineering
- Enhanced career prospects as a modern apprenticeship or in full time employment
Students will receive a full tradesman's quality tool-kit at the start of the course that can be kept upon successful completion of the course. Full PPE kit included.
Is there more information available online?
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Apply for Employability Programme in Construction (EPIC) SCQF Level 5
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI North Highland. Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI North Highland 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.