Forth Valley College launches civil engineering course with guaranteed job interview
Forth Valley College has announced a new partnership with a civil engineering training academy to launch a course that guarantees a job interview on completion.
The Construction and Civil Engineering Skills course will lead to a National Progression Award (NPA) in Construction Skills (CECA), with training focused on practical civil engineering operative skills.
Based at the college’s new training facility in the Falkirk campus, the course will also benefit from use of the new Skills Transition Centre facility and equipment.
In an attempt to combat the current skills gap in the civil engineering sector CECA Scotland Academy has helped tailor the course in line with industry partners to provide hands-on training, with the aim of developing the next generation of skilled operatives and professionals.
Stuart Taylor, STEM and construction department curriculum manager said: “The construction and civil engineering industries play a vital role in developing and maintaining Scotland’s infrastructure. This course will help people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to begin a career in the sector or progress to further study.
“Students will gain an understanding of industry practices, health and safety requirements and the practical skills required within construction and civil engineering environments.”
Laura Fraser, FVC’s Skills Transition Centre project manager, said: “This partnership with the CECA Scotland Academy is an excellent example of the Skills Transition Centre responding directly to the needs of industry and our local business community.
“By listening to employers and acting on clear intelligence about current construction and civil engineering skills requirements, we have been able to adapt the project to support real demand and create practical pathways into the sector.”
David Macdonald, regional director of CECA Scotland Academy, said: “We are delighted to welcome Forth Valley College. This is another important step in our commitment to addressing the skills shortage facing Scotland’s civil engineering industry and, most importantly, creating genuine pathways into rewarding careers.
“The partnership brings together education and industry to give learners practical, relevant skills and a clear route into employment. By working directly with employers, we can ensure that the training reflects the needs of our industry today while helping to develop the skilled workforce we will need tomorrow.”
For more information on the new FVC NPA course visit the website.