FREE courses in green construction and welding to help adults develop in-demand skills that lead to higher-paid roles within growing sectors.
SKILLS BOOTCAMPS
Part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee to help everyone gain skills for life. Our Skills Bootcamps are shaped with employers to respond to their skills shortages and are aimed at those aged 19+ who are:
- unemployed
- self-employed
- returning to work or
- independent learners looking to advance their skills into higher-paid employment in sectors and jobs that are more resilient to changing economic conditions.
Welding Bootcamps
Discover the perfect welding course tailored for individuals seeking to master highly sought-after welding skills, whether at beginner or advanced level. Our comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the expertise required to meet the ever-growing demand in the manufacturing industry, opening doors to a rewarding career as a skilled welder.
Regardless of your prior experience in welding, our course is suitable for both novices and professionals already working in the sector. Embrace the opportunity to embark on a transformative journey and unlock your potential in the world of welding.
Register your interest here.
We are running an Introduction to Welding Skills Bootcamp and an Advanced Welding Skills Bootcamp.
The following topics will be covered:
- health and safety in an engineering environment
- correct use of MMA/MIG welding via an augmented reality welder
- Correct use of MMA/MIG welding equipment
- intro to TIG welding
- using welding equipment to carry out different types of welded joints
- employability suite of online learning.
On successful completion of the Bootcamp, you will have an interview with a local engineering/manufacturing company.
Green Skills and Retrofit Bootcamp
This Skills Bootcamp is focused on developing greater knowledge of the retrofit agenda. Upon successful completion, you will gain a Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit.
This is a 60 hour course delivered over six weeks via blended learning, which includes a mix of in-person sessions at the College’s state-of-the-art green skills construction facility and online learning.
Register your interest here.
The course will include training on:
- understanding and use of thermography equipment to survey and understand building construction
- external wall insulation
- loft insulation
- heat pumps
- assessing for retrofit
- surveying and building pathology in retrofit
- upskilling on low-carbon technologies
- PVs, solar hot water heating, battery storage
- experience drone surveying and thermal imaging, and if successful, gain a CAA drone flyers ID.
Students will have access to a suite of online learning modules which can be selected from, according to an individual’s needs, to work through at a pace that suits outside of classroom hours.
At the end of the course, all students will complete an assessment and be awarded a NOCN Certificate from the Retrofit Academy.
Working in Healthcare (Understanding Complex Needs and Service Users) Skills Bootcamp
Are you passionate about making a difference in the health sector, or are you already working in it and looking to broaden your expertise? Join our comprehensive complex needs Skills Bootcamp designed to equip you with the essential knowledge needed to effectively address the diverse and complex needs of those you serve.
By the end of this Bootcamp, you will be equipped with practical strategies and a deeper empathy to truly make a difference in your field.
Register your interest here.
Foundations of Complex Needs and Diversity Awareness
- Understanding Complex Needs: explore the multifaceted nature of complex needs and how they intersect with various social determinants of health.
- Diversity Awareness and Skills Development: gain practical skills for recognizing and respecting the diverse backgrounds and identities of those you work with, ensuring your practice is inclusive and culturally competent.
Political Awareness and Advocacy
- Navigating the Political Landscape: understand the role of policy and legislation in shaping the care and support available to individuals with complex needs.
- Advocacy Skills: learn how to effectively advocate for systemic change and the rights of the individuals and communities you serve.
Safeguarding in Complex Needs Settings
- Recognizing Signs of Abuse and Neglect: develop the ability to identify early signs of abuse or neglect in vulnerable populations.
- Safeguarding Protocols and Reporting: familiarise yourself with the protocols for safeguarding, including how to report concerns responsibly and legally.
- Referrals and Signposting: learn how to navigate referral pathways and effectively signpost individuals to the appropriate services.
Criminal Justice and Young People’s Services
- Special Considerations for Young People with Complex Needs: understand the unique challenges faced by young people involved in the criminal justice system, and learn strategies for effective intervention and support.
Addressing Rough Sleeping
- Strategies for Supporting Rough Sleepers: gain insight into the causes of homelessness and develop skills to provide targeted support for individuals experiencing rough sleeping.
Financial Literacy and Support
- Empowering Through Financial Education: learn how to support individuals with complex needs in developing financial literacy and accessing financial support, helping them achieve greater independence.
Working with Refugees
- Understanding Refugee Experiences: explore the unique challenges faced by refugees, including trauma, displacement, and resettlement, and learn how to provide compassionate, effective support.
Perinatal Mental Health Difficulties
- Supporting New and Expecting Mothers: gain specialised knowledge in addressing the mental health challenges faced by women during the perinatal period, ensuring both mother and child receive the care they need.
Managing Long-Term Conditions
- Tailored Approaches to Chronic Illness: learn how to provide ongoing support for individuals with long-term conditions, focusing on improving quality of life and managing symptoms.
Integrating Diversity and Inclusion in Practice
- Best Practices for Inclusion: develop strategies to integrate diversity and inclusion into every aspect of your practice, ensuring equitable care for all individuals.
- Holistic Approaches to Care: embrace a holistic approach that considers the physical, emotional, and social aspects of well-being in the care you provide
Babcock Marine Submarinisation Bootcamp
This Skills Bootcamp, developed in collaboration with Babcock International, aims to enhance the skill set of Devonport dockyard personnel, specifically for those working afloat in submarines.
The programme spans 10 weeks and is hosted at the College’s Kings Road campus. It encompasses an array of subjects, including the interpretation of engineering drawings, conducting pressure tests, and the processes of removal and installation.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be well-versed in a broad range of essential skills required for submarine maintenance and operations.
Please note that this course is only open to Babcock employees.
Mechanical
The course will include training on:
- fasteners and fixings
- reading engineering drawings
- pressure testing
- removal and installation
- shock mounts and noise regulations
- alignment principles on a submarine
- surveying and dimensional inspection
- cartridge valves.
Electrical
The course will include training on:
- fasteners and fixings
- reading engineering drawings
- plugs and connectors=
- fiber optics
- shock mounts and noise regulations
- survey material state
- removal and installation.
Interview with a local employer
Upon successful completion of the course we will arrange for you to attend a job interview with a local employer. This will give you the opportunity to showcase a portfolio which will be created as part of your course and with your new skills, you will be able to stand out against other candidates being interviewed for the live vacancy.
Are you an employer looking to upskill your employees?
Whether you want to know how much an apprentice earns or what qualifications an appreciate could get, we have the answers!
If you are interested in using Skills Bootcamps to upskill current employees, you will be expected to contribute to the cost of training. Large employers will contribute 30% of the cost, and small or medium employers (SMEs – fewer than 250 staff) will contribute 10%.
Employers: Contact our Skills Bootcamp team
Get in touch for more information by emailing bootcamps@cityplym.ac.uk.
