Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Why take this course?
On this practical course, an expert tutor will help build your skills and confidence in taking on some basic projects around your home.
What you will experience
This course will cover:
- hand skills
- partitions
- plasterboard repairs
- shelf fixing
- joinery techniques
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before booking this course.
What you will need
Participants will need to bring safety footwear, safety glasses and coveralls.
What you will get
A College certificate.
Fees
This course is not eligible for fee waiver.
Student Stories
Jorja Ross
Construction
Construction Crafts
“I’m a practical person and after doing the construction course while I was still at school, I knew I wanted to get started in the industry. I’m enjoying learning and the lecturers are great, they’re helpful, friendly, and really encourage me.”
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Amber Kordakis
Construction
Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship
“I’ve really enjoyed my time at College. The facilities are excellent and it’s good to be able to use machinery and equipment that we don’t have access to onsite. The lecturers are great and because they’ve all come from industry they have a huge pool of knowledge. It’s really helpful to be able to talk through the work I’m doing in my day-to-day job with them. “
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Katie Cruickshank
Construction
Carpentry and Joinery (SVQ Level 3), SCQF Level 6
“I like the fact that with an apprenticeship you are learning from those around you. The best thing for me is working with these experienced joiners and picking up hints and tips. In my field everyone has their own way of doing things – but they get the same result.”
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Joanna Nicholson
Construction
Joinery SCQF Level 5
“I’ve been so surprised by the meditative qualities of working with wood and it’s such an antidote to digital life.”
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Jemma Sykes
Construction
Construction Crafts &
HNC Built Environment
“One of the best things about the course was having the opportunity to gain experience in the different construction trades and broaden my knowledge of the industry as a whole. The course gave me the experience and knowledge I needed to stand out amongst the other applicants for an apprenticeship.”
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Brandon Russell
Construction
Construction Crafts (SCQF Level 5)
“I came to NESCol when I left school to study on the Construction Crafts (SCQF Level 5) course, which lets you experience the different construction trades.”
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Keiran Laing
Construction
Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship
“Every day is different so there is a good variety.”
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Heidi Ward
Construction
Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship
“To any other girls who are thinking of a career in construction: stick with it! NESCol will give you skills for a lifelong career as well as the opportunity to explore creatively.”
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Applications
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Fraserburgh Campus
Starts03 Sep 2026
Ends08 Oct 2026
Duration6 weeks
DayThursday
Time6:00pm - 9:00pm
Course CodeC00455
Fees£120.00
Alternatively, you can complete a part-time booking form and send it to us.
Please note that timetabling changes can often occur after the Part-time Course Guide is published, and as a result the printed version of the guide may not hold the most up-to-date information.
We therefore advise you that all start dates and times listed on the website are at all times accurate, and should be used as your main point of reference before booking your course.
Fees quoted apply to individuals who meet our residency criteria for home fee status. A higher fee may apply if criteria cannot be met; evidence may be required. Please contact enquiry@nescol.ac.uk for further information.
If you take up a place on a College course, at the start of the course you will be asked to complete an enrolment form. In completing the form and/or taking up a place on a College course, you will enter into a contract with the College and be bound by the North East Scotland College Standard Terms and Conditions of Study. Copies of the Terms and Conditions are available for inspection on notice boards and at various locations throughout the College, at the College Reception, on the College website: nescol.ac.uk, or can be obtained on request from the Student Funding and Admissions Manager, North East Scotland College, Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BN. Please note that courses are offered subject to (a) there being sufficient numbers of enrolments and (b) the availability of resources. The College reserves its right (i) not to run courses where the number of students is considered insufficient or where resources are unavailable and (ii) in certain circumstances, to refuse admission to an individual applicant.
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