Routes of Entry into Scottish Construction Guide

A NEW VERSION of a guide setting out the routes of entry into construction for young people attending or leaving school in Scotland is published.

The Scottish construction sector needs to recruit over 20,000 new entrants each year to maintain output. Employers that understand the routes of entry into the industry are well placed to offer opportunities and recruit their future pipeline of skills, says Build UK, the publishers of the guide.

Routes of Entry in Scotland

The guide is published under the Build Scotland brand with the support of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), Skills Development Scotland (SDS), and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

It sets out the most common Routes of Entry in Scotland, including apprenticeships, college and university, and how they might suit different employers looking to support young people in Scotland to choose a career in the industry.

The English version of the guide is endorsed by CITB, the CLC and the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP).

Routes of Entry in Scotland covers a range of employment and apprenticeship opportunities. It also explains the system of qualifications in Scotland and the length of time needed to study for them. It goes on to clarify the difference between Scottish levels and credit points.

Finally, the guide details the CSCS cards that each type of course entitles in order to gain access to construction sites.

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