Construction Bootcamps

The Focus Training Group is delivering a combined Electrical and Plumbing Skills Bootcamp in Plymouth, designed to support adults looking to gain practical trade skills and progress into employment or an apprenticeship within the construction and building services sector.

This structured programme includes specialist trade training followed by employability skills to support learners into the next stage of their career.

This Skills Bootcamp is suitable for individuals who:

• are aged 19 or over
• are unemployed, returning to work, or looking to upskill
• are interested in progressing into the electrical or plumbing industry

You may be eligible to apply for a Skills Bootcamp if you:

• have the right to work in the UK
• live in Devon, Plymouth or Torbay

Electrical Skills Training:

Dates: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 February 2026
Days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Plumbing Skills Training:

Dates: 16, 17, 20, 23, 24 and 27 February 2026
Days: Monday, Tuesday and Friday

Employability Skills (All Learners):

Dates: 2 and 3 March 2026

This final stage supports learners with

• Employability skills
• CV development
• Interview preparation
• Understanding progression routes into work or apprenticeships

To apply or find out more information, please contact:

📧 hello@tftg.org

The team will be happy to discuss eligibility, course content, and progression opportunities.

The Focus Training Group is delivering a Construction Skills Bootcamp in Exeter, designed to support adults looking to gain practical trade skills and progress into employment or an apprenticeship within the construction and building services sector.

This structured programme includes specialist trade training followed by employability skills to support learners into the next stage of their career.

Starting 23 February to 11 March 2026.

Gain essential skills and certifications to get site-ready, including

• Highfield L1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
• CITB CSCS Test
• Emergency First Aid Training
• Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Manual Handling and Fire Safety
• COSHH Awareness & PPE
• Toolbox Talks and Safety Culture
• Safe Use of Hand and Power Tools
• Working at Height and Confined Space Awareness (knowledge only)
• Employability Skills – CVs, interviews, workplace behaviour

This Skills Bootcamp is suitable for individuals who

• Are aged 19 or over
• Are unemployed, returning to work, or looking to upskill
• Are interested in progressing into the construction industry

You may be eligible to apply for a Skills Bootcamp if you

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Live in Devon, Plymouth or Torbay

To apply, or find out more information, please contact:

📧 hello@tftg.org

The team will be happy to discuss eligibility, course content, and progression opportunities.

This 10-day Construction Skills Bootcamp gives you the essential skills to start work in the construction industry. You will take part in practical training and learn health and safety knowledge, gaining hands-on experience across key trades such as bricklaying, carpentry, plastering and painting and decorating.

The course helps you develop the core competencies needed on site, building your confidence and capability in a supportive training environment. Alongside practical activities, you will complete the NOCN Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, preparing you for safe working practices.

On the final day, you will sit the CSCS Health, Safety and Environment Test. If you successfully complete both the qualification and the test, you can apply for a CSCS Labourer Card, which is an important step towards employment in the construction sector.

Click below to find out more and apply.

Working with industry experts, this Heritage Construction Skills Bootcamp has been specifically designed for builders and tradespeople already working in the construction sector. This is a unique professional development opportunity to upskill and meet local demand.

Bringing together specialist from across the UK, this intensive bootcamp has been carefully crafted in response to local research. You will learn about the repair and maintenance of pre 1919 buildings, whilst developing practical skills in stonemasonry repair, lime plastering and sash window repair.

This course has been filled. Click below to register your interest for future courses.

This 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.

This course has been filled. Click below to register your interest for future courses.

This 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.

This course has been filled. Click below to register your interest for future courses.

This 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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The 12 week Smart Technology Technician programme will build the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to start your career in IT or digital.

This will include:

• Smart Technologies
• Electrical Principles
• Technical and Architectural Drawings and Documentation
• Networking
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Project Management.

This course has been filled. Click below to register your interest for future courses.

This 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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The Welding Skills Bootcamp will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to get started in a career in welding or which may be used to develop new business opportunities. This Skills Bootcamp will include:

• a basic introduction to welding and the different types of welding
• an introduction to advanced welding and the different typesof advanced welding
• welding techniques using augmented welding – MMA and MIG welders
• preparing and using MMA welders
• preparing and using MIG welders

This course has been filled. Click below to register your interest for future courses.