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This Skills Bootcamp is designed to enable successful candidates to ‘stand out’ when employers’ are recruiting for electrical installation apprentices and fast-track to an interview with a local employer.
On successful completion of the programme candidates will receive a CCNSG National Passport, an ECITB Pre-Employment Programme certificate and a Focus Training certificate of training.The CCNSG (Client Contractor National Safety Group) Safety Passport is the engineering construction industry safety card. Workers must have a valid CCNSG Safety Passport to enter many engineering and construction sites. As a result, around 30,000 people complete the course each year.
This 12 week pre-apprenticeship programme is open to those aged 19 or above.
Hear from current learners and tutors on this bootcamp here.
What’s included:
- Level 3 Understand Health, Safety & Environmental Considerations (City & Guilds)
- ECS Qualification
- Gain a basic understanding of power and lighting circuits
- Gain a basic understanding of containment
- Working safely with hand tools
- Working safely with power tools
- Employability Skills
- Safeguarding and Prevention Training
Enquiries and Applications
Email: heidi.e@tftg.org
Web: www.thefocustraininggroup.com
Commitment in hours
288 hours
Level
3
Location
Plymouth
When
January 2022
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Introduction to plumbing, gas and renewable technologies, working towards an apprenticeship. This Skills Bootcamp will give you an understanding of:
- Working in the sector
- Health and safety legislation (construction)
- Safe use of PPE
- Typical tools and equipment
- Hazard spotting/risk assessment
- Cutting, joining and bending copper pipe
- Environment impact
- Mode of operation of central heating
- Installation of a range of pipework
- Employability skills
- First aid
More details coming soon.
Enquiries and Applications
Email: heidi.e@tftg.org
Website: www.thefocustraininggroup.com
Commitment in hours
Mon – Thurs 6 hours per day for 6 weeks
Level
3
Location
Plymouth
When
February 2022
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This 16-week bootcamp is for those looking to work within the Engineering sector and is ideal for those that are currently unemployed, have completed a college programme or those looking for a career change or to upskill within their current employment.
o The aim of the programme is to support those aged 19 and over to develop transferable skills and knowledge to gain employment in a construction and engineering environment. Candidates will progress from training into work experience gaining skills towards an NVQ Level 3, with opportunity to follow an apprenticeship. A guaranteed interview is available upon completion with potential for employment with many regional and national employers who have committed to help new careers flourish.
Enquiries and Applications
Web: www.train4all.co.uk
Commitment in hours
192
Level
3
Location
Train4All Construction & Engineering Academy, Somerton
When
January 2022
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To get your start in Engineering Construction, EDF Energy are launching a new 3-week training programme to learn new skills and gain a recognised qualification in Engineering Construction. Successful completion of this programme could lead to the opportunity of future employment with Hinkley Point C Contractors.
This programme is open to those aged 19 or above.
Available bootcamps:
What’s included:
- Abrasive Wheels
- Manual Handling
- Low Risk Confined Space
- Working at Height
- Fire Watcher
- Client Contractor National Safety Group Passport (CCNSG)
- Working Safely with Hand Tools
- Working Safely with Power Tools
Enquiries and Applications
Email: hinkley-jobs@edf-energy.com
Web (Focus Training): https://www.thefocustraininggroup.com/
Web: (Train4All): https://train4all.co.uk/
Commitment in hours
120 hours
Level
3
Location
Somerset
When
February, and March 2022
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ILM Level 3 Award in Engineering Construction Leadership and Management Practice for employment at the new quarry, Tungsten West near Plympton, Plymouth.
More details coming soon – please email to express an interest: SWTechnicalBootcamps@Somerset.gov.uk
Commitment in hours
240
Level
3
Location
Train4All, Devon
When
January 2022
Email to express interest: SWTechnicalBootcamps@Somerset.gov.uk
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This 12-week Skills Bootcamp in Welding has been designed in partnership with industry partners and is for people who wish to retrain to gain practical skills and knowledge in welding and fabrication. You will study a range of practical and theoretical subjects that will prepare you for progression onto an Apprenticeship, further study, or employment in this sector.
You will also experience employer talks, potentially linked to HPC, to assist you with your progression in to employment.
Modules cover Welding & Fabrication, Health & Safety Training, Employability Skills, and Essential Computer Skills.
Enquiries and Applications
Web: www.btc.ac.uk
Commitment in hours
216
Level
3
Location
Bridgwater Campus, Bridgwater and Taunton College
When
January 2022
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This 12-week Skills Bootcamp in welding has been designed in partnership with our industry partners and is for learners who wish to retrain to gain practical skills and knowledge in welding and fabrication to prepare them for progression onto an Apprenticeship, further study or employment in this sector.
Learners will have access to the latest welding technology, which includes virtual welding within our state-of-the-art Engineering Centre. This will enable learners to develop the relevant skills at a steady pace.
Learners will complete practical assignments alongside online knowledge tests for each mandatory unit of study.
Modules include:
- Workshop induction
- Health and Safety awareness
- Welding introduction using Virtual Welding equipment
- Workshop-based skills assessment using real welding equipment, materials and consumables
- Engineering skills including interpreting drawings, measuring and marking
- Welding specific units to be covered include: MIG, TIG, Cutting and Grinding
- Introduction to welding inspections
Enquiries and Applications
Email: mcguirel@bpc.ac.uk
Phone: 01202 205954
Web: www.thecollege.co.uk
Commitment in hours
290
Level
3
Location
Bournemouth & Poole College
When
January 2022
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Skills training in a discipline of choice (MIG or TIG) including coded welding/BS 4872 testing and the opportunity to gain a CSCS Green Card.
Enquiries and Applications
Web: https://www.bathcollege.ac.uk/
Email: PTcourses@bathcollege.ac.uk
Commitment in hours
100
Level
3
Location
Bath College
When
January 2022
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This 10-week Skills Bootcamp in Welding, has been developed in collaboration with local employers and is offering all learners the opportunity to be assessed for a welding code certification worth up to £1,200 in addition to the training. The BS4872 (GMAW Mild Steel) welding code certifies competence in welding for maintenance and will give learners a strong foundation to start their career.
This course will be delivered in the College’s brand-new £7 million engineering and technology ‘Valency’ centre, which has cutting-edge welding and augmented reality welding facilities, and will combine a fully-funded training programme with employability skills and a guaranteed interview with a local employer.
Enquiries and Applications
Website: www.truro-penwith.ac.uk
Commitment in hours
66
Level
4
Location
Truro & Penwith College
When
January 2022
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IT Readiness Bootcamp
Kick start a new career in the growing Information Technology industry. We are offering learners from the Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, Torbay, Cornwall and Dorset industry-leading IT CompTIA training covering IT Fundamentals, Hardware and Operating Systems, Networking Engineering skills and IT Service Management. Blended with the technical skills taught, we will be providing candidates with confidence-boosting personal skills in areas such as preparing and handling interviews, career planning, presenting and many more to ensure you are fully prepared to transition into an IT job role.
Technical topics:
CompTIA IT Fundamentals
Install software, establish basic network connectivity and identify/prevent basic security risks.
CompTIA A+
Support basic IT infrastructure, basic networking and configure device operating systems.
CompTIA Network+
Understand networking services and applications, use appropriate network monitoring tools, understand network security vulnerabilities and remedies.
Service Management
Basic understanding of the ITIL framework and how it may be used to enhance the quality of IT service management within an organisation.
Introduction to Cyber Security
Exploring the field of cybersecurity, learning how to stay safe on the web, learn about attack vectors and attack types and explore the career options in cybersecurity.
Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT)
Explains what the IoT is, what it does, how it works, and how you can become part of it.
Enquiries and Applications
Website: https://www.bluescreenit.co.uk
Commitment in hours
270 hours
Level
2-3 (no prerequisites)
Location
Online
When
February 2022
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Cloud Support Readiness Bootcamp
We are running three specifically designed boot camps to upskill recipients underpinned by industry recognised training across the IT and Cyber Security spectrum. Each delegate will access up to date knowledge and information in the latest technologies, delivered within real world environments. Our bootcamps provide specialist industry tailored training that blends both personal and technical requirements.
Delegates will be exposed to industry leading e-Learning training solutions to ensure a full end to end transition into work. Courses include the following:
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ FC0-U61
- CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002
- CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ CLO-002
- CertNexus CyberSAFE CBS-310
- Cornwall Marine Network Personal Development
CompTIA IT Fundamentals
Install software, establish basic network connectivity and identify/prevent basic security risks.
CompTIA A+
Support basic IT infrastructure, basic networking and configure device operating systems.
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+
Explain cloud principles, identify cloud networking concepts and storage techniques, and understand cloud design aspects.
Possible career opportunities include: Infrastructure Technician, Service Desk Analyst, Field Service Technician, Desktop Administrator, Business Process Owners, Business Analysts, Technical Support Staff, Data Centre Staff
Enquiries and Applications
Website: https://www.bluescreenit.co.uk
Commitment in hours
270 hours
Level
3
Location
Online
When
February 2022
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This 12-week Skills Bootcamp in Digital Marketing is for people who wish to retrain or gain practical skills and knowledge in Digital Marketing.
You will study a range of practical and theoretical subjects that will prepare you for progression onto an Apprenticeship, further study, employment in this sector, or will help you gain the skill and knowledge to enable you to add Digital Marketing duties to your role, including marketing planning, SEO, copywriting, WordPress maintenance and website and social media analytics reporting.
You will also experience employer talks with industry specialists to assist you with your progression into employment or enable you to progress within your current role.
Enquiries and Applications
Website: www.truro-penwith.ac.uk or www.exe-coll.ac.uk
Commitment in hours
42
Level
4
Location
Truro and Exeter
When
4th January 2022
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This 12-week Skills Bootcamp is an exciting Apple certified course in Swift fundamentals, towards App Development in Xcode. This course is perfect for any business wanting to develop applications for the Apple platform, or who may want to up-skill their staff with future-critical knowledge. Or, if you have ever had a fantastic idea for an app but you lacked the skills to take the idea forward on your own, then this is the perfect start.
Job Roles in this sector include but are not limited to:
- IOS App Developer
- MACOSX Developer
- Software Developer
- Backend Developer
- UI/UX Designer
- App Designer
- Front End Developer
- Swift Storyboard/UI Artist
This course will be taught in the brand new state-of-the-art Institute of Technology, Digital and Data Centre with the latest hardware and digital suites.
Website: www.exe-coll.ac.uk
Commitment in hours
60
Level
3
Location
Exeter and online
When
Week Commencing 3rd January 2022, daytime course and evening course
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