UHI Moray
Linkwood Technology Centre
Elgin
Scotland
Full-time; Apprenticeship; Block release; Part-time
Courses Available
NPA Construction: Brickwork SCQF Level 5; Modern Apprenticeship Bricklaying SCQF Level 6; PDA Bricklaying SCQF Level 7
Course Details
NPA: walling, decorative brickwork, concrete work, plasterwork and basic stonemasonry; units include half brick walling, one brick walling, cavity walling, block walling, simple arch construction, simple decorative brickwork, stonemasonry: an introduction, place and finish non-specialist concrete. MA: CITB trade training; 1st year 19 weeks on campus, 2nd year 11 weeks, 3rd and 4th years 1 week each; work-based SVQs and core skills. PDA Level 7: further development after SVQ; modules may include arch construction, architectural and features work, circular walls, facing blockwork and glass block panels, steps in brick and concrete.
Duration
NPA: full-time 1 year. MA: 4 years block release. PDA Level 7: part-time 10 weeks block release.
Entry Requirements
NPA: 3 National 4s (including a maths related subject) OR Foundation Apprenticeship SCQF Level 4 Construction OR relevant work experience. MA: paid employment carrying out relevant tasks to gather evidence. PDA Level 7: PDA level 6 or an SVQ in a relevant trade such as Modern Apprenticeship Bricklaying; all applicants must be in full-time employment in the trade.
Next Intake
NPA: August (applications for 2026/27 no longer accepted; apply for 2027/28). MA: August/September (variable). PDA Level 7: September 2027 (2027/28 academic year, per UHI course page).
FEES & FUNDING
NPA: normally if studying full time for the first time and Ordinarily Resident in Scotland course fees covered via application. Course fees 2024/25 Further Education full time: Scotland £1,008; Rest of UK £1,008; International £6,960. Fees for 2025/26 still to be confirmed. Equipment: safety boots and boiler suit approximately £50 (bursary may cover). MA: in most cases course fees covered for 16-19 year olds in employment; funding may be available for ages 20-24 and 25+ in certain sectors.
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