Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving you the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and an offer of an interview with an employer upon completion.
If you?re looking to start a career in construction, this course gives you the practical skills and confidence to take your first step. You?ll learn by doing, working in college workshops and supported sessions to develop real, job-ready abilities.
You?ll cover key areas such as health and safety, painting, carpentry and basic plumbing, while also building an understanding of safe working practices and site regulations. You?ll prepare for your CSCS Green Card and gain the knowledge needed to access construction sites safely.
This course suits ambitious individuals who want a hands-on route into work, enjoy practical learning, and are ready to build a future in a growing industry. You?ll also develop transferable skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and reliability.
On completion, you could progress into roles such as housing, commercial builds, infrastructure, retrofit, refurbishment, and industrial projects, or move on to further study within construction at a higher level.
This programme runs for seven weeks at our Booth Lane campus in Northampton, combining daytime college sessions with a dedicated week of both daytime and evening learning, with timings varying across weekdays.
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What will I study?
2 October (9.30am ? 12.30pm) ? Induction You?ll start with an introductory session to understand the course, your learning plan and what you?ll achieve.
Fridays: 9 October ? 6 November (9am ? 4pm) ? Practical skills You?ll build hands-on property maintenance skills in college workshops. This includes health and safety (9 October), painting (16 October), finishing carpentry (23 October), and installing architrave and skirting across the final two weeks (30 October ? 6 November).
Wednesdays: 7, 14 and 21 October (9am ? 12.30pm) ? Employability You?ll develop the knowledge and behaviours needed to gain and sustain employment in the construction industry.
Week commencing 26 October (9am ? 4pm) ? Intensive training You?ll complete four full days of focused training, developing plumbing skills alongside further carpentry theory and practical work.
6 October ? 17 November (6pm ? 9pm) ? Evening sessions You?ll explore construction health and safety, including legislation, risk assessment, safe working practices and environmental responsibilities.
You?ll also prepare for your CSCS Green Card through revision and mock tests, leading to your final assessment.
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Who is this course for?
If you?re aged 19 or over and have the right to study in England, you?re likely to be eligible for this Skills Bootcamp.
You should have an interest in working in the construction industry and be ready to take an active role in your learning throughout the programme.
If you?re motivated to develop practical skills and take the first step towards a career in construction, this course could be the right fit for you.
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How is the course assessed?
You?ll complete online health and safety assessments to build your knowledge and prepare for your CSCS tests.
Throughout the course, you?ll create a portfolio of evidence that showcases your skills and what you have learned, giving you something to share with potential employers.
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General info
PPE, tools and equipment will be provided for you. Please bring a pen, pencil and notebook with you on the first day.
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Progression and Career Opportunities
You?ll gain your CSCS Green Card, giving you access to construction sites and helping you start work in the industry.
You?ll also be offered an interview with an employer who has current job opportunities and may be able to offer you a role on completion of the programme.
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Entry Requirements for new students
You must be over 19 years old and have the right to study in England.
