Skills Bootcamps are designed to put the employer at the centre of training initiatives, offering fit for purpose training solutions.
Skills Bootcamps offer bespoke training solutions to bridge existing skills gaps within high demand sectors. Funded through the Department of Education and forming part of the National Skills Fund Skills Bootcamps place the employer at the centre of training and development.
The West of England Combined Authority has identified 10 unique projects (lots) to support organisations, sector representative groups, employers and/or delivery partners in the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area to address skills shortages.
The programme will deliver flexible training programmes for adults (19+), lasting up to 16 weeks and a minimum of 60 guided learning hours. The flexible approach allows adults to train around existing commitments.
Participants will have access to in-demand skills training and a guaranteed interview with a local employer, with the aim of enabling the learner to secure a more sustainable job and higher wages over time.
The fund is seeking applications from consortia who can collaborate to co-design and co-deliver innovative approaches to address ‘in-demand’ skills.
These can be new or existing collaborations and can consist of any combination of employers, training providers, colleges, universities, sector representatives and/or other community charity organisations – there is no set formula.
Applications are now closed. If you have any questions please email skills@westofengland-ca.gov.uk with the title ‘Skills Bootcamps’.
We are already funding a number of Skills Bootcamps through the Wave 3 Skills Bootcamps Programme.
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with a local employer.
You can find out more about these programmes here:
Skills Bootcamps for those wanting to learn new skills in HGV Driving or Logistics Management:
Back 2 Work’s LGV Skills Bootcamps have been co-designed to provide medium and higher-level technical skills required to transition individuals with no prior experience into competent HGV Drivers, through 3 pathways that will train individuals from:
Learners will receive high-quality training giving them the knowledge and skills to pass the industry tests and acquire licences that will support them in to work.
Participants must hold a full UK car driving licence.
To find out more information please visit www.b2wgroup.com
City of Bristol College have put together a unique consortium to support the driver shortage within the Logistics sector.
Working with Wiltshire Transport Training Ltd and Skills for Logistics the Skills Bootcamp will support both new entrants into the sector as well as employers who wish to upskill their existing staff.
The Skills Bootcamp participants will learn the knowledge needed to become a professional lorry driver and will be supported to gain the class C LGV licence.
There will be 8 Skills Bootcamps in total with the first starting on the 26th September and the final one starting on the 5th December.
More information coming soon
City of Bristol College and Skills for Logistics have designed a unique Skills Bootcamp in Logistics Management. This course is ideal for those looking to develop their skills and knowledge in the transport, warehousing and general management environments. It can be used as an in-house development tool or to give a broad multidisciplinary grounding to those that may be undecided about future career pathways. It will also support new entrants into the sector gain logistics management opportunities.
The course looks at the principles of warehousing and the complexities of vehicle management, as well as modules in general management techniques.
The course lasts for 15 weeks with 4 hours per week virtual classroom (group) plus additional 1:1 project session time/review and support. For those looking to this as a gateway to employment interviews can then be arranged with the very real prospect of employment.
The course will culminate in a City of Bristol College and Skills for Logistics certificate in Warehousing and Transport Management.
For those companies who wish to book out an entire cohort (12), the course content can be tailored specifically to your company needs.
More information coming soon
Skills Bootcamps for those wanting to learn new skills in Engineering Computer Aided Design, Construction Management or Upskilling to Multi-Trades.
Working with P&R Hurt Training, Bridges Electrical Engineers are delivering a Skills Bootcamp focused on the upskilling and certification of existing Electrical staff within Bridges, others currently working in the industry and the unemployed, to be competent and qualified to work in `Hazardous Areas` within the utilities industry.
Participants in the training will receive industry recognised `CompEx` certification which will allow them to gain employment in an expanding sector.
The programme will run from October 2022 to February 2023
To find out more information please contact training@bridgesltd.co.uk
The Skills Bootcamp in CAD for Construction is a 16-week course delivered by HBXL and CPJ Education.
The remote online training is suited to a wide range of learners, such as employed looking to upskill, unemployed looking for new skills, the self-employed keen to provide a new service, graduates looking to enter the job market, and those looking to return to work after a break.
The learners, supported throughout by a tutor, first gain an understanding of construction with the focus on residential, plus the importance of health and safety in design. During the technical part of the course, they produce a portfolio of designs using PlansXpress, an industry standard CAD software tool used by residential building firms across the UK. The learners conclude with sessions on presentation and interview skills.
On successful completion, the learner receives a Certificate of Achievement, a Career Progression Plan, and mentoring for up to six months.
Joanna Mulgrew, who heads up the Skills Academy at HBXL says, “This is a brilliant opportunity for anyone wanting to fast-track their way to an interview with an employer or increase their knowledge and skills within their current organisation.”
Courses will commence in September and October.
To find out more information please contactpaul.burns@cpjeducation.com
The Skills Bootcamp in Construction Management Skills is a 16-week course delivered by HBXL and CPJ Education.
The remote online training is suited to a wide range of learners, such as employed looking to upskill, unemployed looking for new skills, the self-employed keen to provide a new service, graduates looking to enter the job market, and those looking to return to work after a break.
The learners, supported throughout by a tutor, gain an understanding of the role of the Site Supervisor and Manager, health and safety in construction, plus CV, interview and presentation skills. During the technical part of the course they explore, among a number of topics, modern construction methods, Building Information Modelling (BIM), modern slavery, and equality, diversity and inclusion. They also receive interview practice with a regional/national construction firm.
To conclude, each learner attends the CITB Supervisor Safety Training Scheme. On successful completion of this 2-day course they are given CITB certification, valid for five years, readying them for the Site Manager qualification in the future. They also receive from the Skills Bootcamp, a Career Progression Plan, and mentoring for up to six months.
Joanna Mulgrew, who heads up the Skills Academy at HBXL says, “This is a brilliant opportunity for anyone wanting to fast-track their way to an interview with an employer or increase their knowledge and skills within their current organisation.”
Courses will commence in September and October.
To find out more information please contact paul.burns@cpjeducation.com
Skills Bootcamps for those wanting to learn new skills in Upskilling to Retrofit or Organisational Sustainability
SGS College is working with Staffordshire Training Services to offer Skills Bootcamps in Green Technologies. Whether employed, self-employed or un-employed, through these Skills Bootcamps you will have the opportunity to upskill in green technologies in order for you to further develop your skills and profession or to be able to apply for new roles in the low carbon sector.
SGS College are offering modular training so you can pick and choose a number of modules to suit your needs, with everyone completing the mandatory ‘Introduction to Environmental Technologies’ along with personalised careers information, advice and guidance.
There will be ten modules available to all delegates, who can select a minimum of four and a maximum of eight; modules range from Water byelaws, Principles of low temperature systems, Solar PV and Battery Storage, Solar Thermal and Introduction to Retrofit Insulation to list a few.
Support will be given throughout the programme to support delegates in obtaining job interviews or offers for new roles and/or responsibilities as a result of the new skills acquired through the Skills Bootcamps.
There are Skills Bootcamps starting in October 2022, November 2022 and January 2023. For more information, please email kate.hartshorn@sgscol.ac.uk
Working in partnership with Future Leap, Bath Spa University are delivering 12-week free online short courses that will explore the potential benefits of a net zero economy for businesses, the workforce and the wider community.
You'll learn to define the range, scope and scale of workplace challenges, particularly for small businesses. You'll also develop an understanding of the potential sustainable solutions for businesses such as low carbon technologies and behaviour change initiatives aimed at the workforce.
If businesses are to meet their net zero commitments for the future, change is required at every level in every workplace.
You'll look at real projects from your business and how they can be made more sustainable to reach these commitments. If you aren't in employment, you'll use case studies for each activity,
The Skills Bootcamps start in November 2022 and January 2023. For more information, please email skillsbootcamps@bathspa.ac.uk
Are you looking to improve your knowledge around sustainability, reduce your carbon emissions, or grow your client base by marketing your sustainable values? Would new skills in organisational sustainability help you to grow your business, gain a new role within the organisation you currently work for, win new clients, or begin a new career in this emerging sector?
Organisational sustainability holds a wealth of opportunities for your business, sector, and the environment. From gaining a competitive advantage, becoming a preferred supplier or showing your customers that you are an environmentally responsible provider. There are ways to save money, increase turnover and attract new customers through implementing or increasing your sustainable efforts.
This Skills Bootcamp will help to teach and strengthen skills for anyone who wants to increase their business activity, upskill in their current role, or gain vital skills to secure a new job within the sustainability sector.
Expert tutors will cover new topics, from carbon reduction, creating a sustainable brand and site visits to sustainable businesses, allowing you plenty of time to ask questions and learn from your peers whilst building a portfolio to use in your existing role, win new contracts or add to your CV.
Upon completion of the Skills Bootcamp, you will feel more confident in communicating your sustainable values, implementing an authentic strategy, and be ready to take on new challenges, grow your business, win clients or take on a new roles.
These 10-week Skills Bootcamps start in October 2022 and January 2023. To find out more information visit website or contact YTKO at westofengland@ytko.com.
Skills Bootcamps for those wanting to learn new skills in Digital Marketing.
In partnership with TechSpark, Bath Spa University are delivering a 10-week free online short course that will provide you with the skills needed to gain employment in marketing and business development roles. You’ll learn how we interact with digital and real-world influences, how to identify target markets, what customer journeys and touchpoints are, and how to create marketing campaigns across multiple digital platforms.
This course is designed to give you an introduction to digital marketing. You'll be introduced to marketing theory prior to the core digital marketing content. The core content will be very practical and hands-on in its approach, reflecting digital marketing requirements from employers.
Throughout the course you'll earn different digital badges. These can be displayed on your LinkedIn profile to increase your employability and visibility.
During the Skills Bootcamp you'll also receive a mock interview from a member of staff at Bath Spa University. This is to help you increase your confidence in an interview setting and practise your techniques.
After completing the short course you'll have the opportunity to complete an associate level digital marketing certification. This involves taking an online exam which you'll be offered support and preparation for.
The Skills Bootcamps start in October and run until March 2023. For more information, please email skillsbootcamps@bathspa.ac.uk
UWE Bristol are delivering 2 Digital Marketing Skills Bootcamps:
Skills Bootcamp 1 will deliver training to individuals currently unemployed or looking to start their career in Digital Marketing and will target recruitment at young people disproportionately affected by Covid-19 in terms of education and employability opportunities. Learners will be actively recruited from groups that are underrepresented in the digital sector, including women (Diversity and inclusion in UK tech - Tech Nation) and people from black and minoritised ethnic backgrounds.
Skills Bootcamp 2 will deliver training to individuals looking to upskill or reskill to access new roles or additional responsibilities with an existing employer.
The Skills Bootcamps will start in October 2022 and January 2023. For more information, please email digitalworkforce@uwe.ac.uk.
Are you looking to improve your digital marketing skills, or allow your business to benefit from an enhanced digital marketing strategy? Would new digital marketing skills help you to gain a new role within the organisation you currently work for, or begin a new career in this lucrative sector?
Digital marketing holds a wealth of opportunities for businesses and the self-employed to increase their turnover and keep up with ever-changing trends, as well as providing unlimited career options for those who possess these increasingly in-demand skills.
This 10-week Skills Bootcamp will use weekly in-person and online sessions to teach and strengthen digital marketing skills for anyone who wants to increase their business activity, upskill in their current role, or gain vital skills to secure a new marketing job.
Expert tutors will cover new topics, from social media to building a brand, allowing you plenty of time to ask questions, hear case studies and learn from your peers, whilst building a portfolio to use in your existing role, win new contracts or add to your CV.
Upon completion of the Skills Bootcamp, you will feel more confident in your digital marketing skills and be ready to take on new challenges, grow your business, win clients or take on a new role.
The Skills Bootcamps will start in October 2022 and January 2023. To find out more information simply visit their website or contact YTKO at westofengland@ytko.com.
Skills Bootcamps for those wanting to learn new skills in Welding.
This 15-week course is aimed at getting adults who are either unemployed or are looking to upskill into more meaningful employment, giving those who run their own businesses another skill to add to their offerings as well as working with employers who want to upskill their existing workforce.
Classes take place once a week at Bath College’s Somer Valley Campus in Radstock, to ensure that they are accessible to learners who have other commitments whether in life or work. It combines theory with practical sessions taught by lecturers with a combination of over 30 years of industry experience in our professional and fully equipped workshops. MIG or MAG welding is taught with coded welding to a BS9606-1 testing standard. Learners are also given the opportunity to gain a CSCS card as part of the course. Learning covers the following as well as much more:
If you would like to learn these skills and gain support within career progression or a new career, please get in touch now.
As well as working with students, Bath College is also looking to work with employers in the region who have welding requirements within their own business. Whether you are looking to upskill your existing workforce or yourself, employ new staff either currently or in the future, or would be interested in talking to our learners about your company and the practical side of working within welding, Bath College would love to hear from you.
The Skills Bootcamps will start in September 2022 and January 2023. Please visit Course offerings | Bath College for more information.
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