Construction Bootcamps
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Construction – Multiskills
Petroc
- Dates: September 2025
- 4 weeks, 3 days per week
- Location: Barnstaple, North Devon campus
View detailsThis Skills Bootcamp will provide you with an introduction to the practical skills in a range of trade occupations within the construction industry. These will include:
– Basic Bricklaying
– Basic Carpentry
– Introduction to Plastering
– Small Scale Building Repairs
– Introduction to Painting and DecoratingCompletion of this Skills Bootcamp is designed to lead into further training and employment as a bricklayer, carpenter, plaster, painter/decorator or in property maintenance.
You will also have the opportunity to achieve the Entry Level CSCS card.
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Electrical Skills Bootcamp
The Focus Training Group
- Dates: 29 September 2025 / 2 February 2025
- 4 weeks
- Location: Plymouth
View detailsThe Focus Training Group’s Electrical Skills Bootcamp is a practical, immersive programme designed to give you the skills and confidence to begin your journey in the electrical industry. Through hands-on training with real equipment and expert guidance from industry professionals, you’ll gain essential knowledge in electrical installation, safety practices, and industry standards – all the foundations you need to move into employment, further training, or an apprenticeship.
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Pathway to Bricklaying
PGL Training
- Dates: Various start dates in October and November 2025
- 13 weeks
- Location: PGL Training, Topsham
View detailsThis Pathway to Bricklaying Skills Bootcamp introduces learners to the principles of retrofit within bricklaying and construction. It covers sustainable building practices, the role of retrofit in improving energy efficiency, and the practical considerations for bricklayers in modern construction projects. Learners will also develop essential health and safety knowledge, employability skills, and prepare for their CSCS card, supporting progression into further training or employment in the bricklaying and wider construction sector.
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Pathway to Electrical
PGL Training
- Dates: 27 October / 24 November 2025
- 13 weeks
- Location: PGL Training, Topsham
View detailsThis Pathway to Electrical Skills Bootcamp provides learners with an introduction to renewable technologies and sustainable energy, alongside essential construction knowledge. It covers the principles of sustainability, workplace health and safety, and employability skills needed to succeed in the sector. The programme also includes preparation for the CSCS card, helping learners gain the qualifications and confidence required to progress into employment or further training in construction and related trades.
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Pathway to Plumbing
PGL Training
- Dates: Various start dates in October and November 2025
- 13 weeks
- Location: PGL Training, Topsham
View detailsThis Pathway to Plumbing Skills Bootcamp provides learners with an introduction to renewable technologies and sustainable energy, alongside essential construction knowledge. It covers the principles of sustainability, workplace health and safety, and employability skills needed to succeed in the sector. The programme also includes preparation for the CSCS card, helping learners gain the qualifications and confidence required to progress into employment or further training in construction and related trades.
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Plumbing Skills Bootcamp
The Focus Training Group
- Dates: 6 October 2025
- 3 weeks
- Location: Plymouth
View detailsThe Focus Training Group’s Plumbing Skills Bootcamp is an immersive, fast-moving programme will give you the practical know-how, industry insight and confidence to launch your journey in the plumbing sector. From mastering essential installation techniques to understanding the latest sustainable technologies, you’ll gain skills that employers are actively looking for. Our expert trainers bring years of real-world experience, ensuring every session is engaging, relevant, and packed with tips you won’t find in a textbook.
Whether you’re looking to kick-start a brand-new career, upskill for a changing market, or pave the way to an apprenticeship, this Skills Bootcamp is your stepping stone to success in a thriving industry. to equip you with the essential skills to get started in the plumbing industry.Click below to find out more.
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Occupational Works Supervision
Construction Helpline
- Dates: September 2025
- 6 weeks - evenings and weekends
- Location: online
View detailsThis Occupational Works Supervision Skills Bootcamp has been created for individuals who are construction trades team leaders, assistant supervisors, supervisors on SSSTS certification seeking to upskill onto a Level 3 NVQ supervision qualification and gain a Gold CSCS Supervisory card within the Devon area.
This pathway allows you more flexibility to train during evenings and weekends with the knowledge / theory part of the training being delivered remotely. This allows you to login via video conferencing software like Zoom or Microsoft Teams to a live tutor from the comfort of your own home!
What is included in this training?
- Level 1 H&S in a construction environment course prep and assessment (including re-sit)
- CITB Test
- CSCS Card x 2 prior to completion of NVQ and on completion of NVQ Level 3
- Registration onto a NOCN NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Work Supervision
To qualify for the level 3 Supervision Bootcamp, learners are required to:
- Live within the Devon region and be 19+ years old
- Have experience in construction, either with a Level 2 trade qualification or with similar hands-on experience, with extra responsibilities such as acting as a team leader, supporting a qualified supervisor or a site manager or currently holding an SSSTS certificate and are looking to qualify for a Gold CSCS Supervisors card.
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