Skills Bootcamps are flexible, intensive training programmes lasting up to 16 weeks, designed for adults (aged 19 and over) to develop sector-specific skills and fast-track career progression.
Developed in collaboration with employers to ensure that they meet industry needs, Skills Bootcamps provide structured, practical training and support to help adults gain the skills and confidence needed to take the next step in their career.
Designed to support individuals who are employed or self-employed to develop their project management skills. This Skills Bootcamp will cover the fundamentals of project management including essential tools and techniques.
📍Chichester College
✅ West Sussex residents & workers only
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Designed for those who are self-employed, unemployed or seeking to commence a career in bricklaying. Participants will be taught how the fundamentals of bricklaying and apply their knowledge and skills in a practical setting.
📍Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook Colleges
✅ West Sussex residents & workers only
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Aimed at individuals seeking entry into the construction sector or those seeking to enhance their skills. Participants will learn the fundamentals of drylining which will include: drylining, installation and finishing, techniques for installing plaster board systems, fixing methods for different surfaces and frameworks, jointing, taping and skimming for a professional finish.
📍Brighton Met College (East Campus)
✅ Brighton & Hove residents & workers only
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Designed to support new entrants, self-employed trades people and college construction graduates. Practical sessions will include stone masonry, cob work, lime rendering, lime plastering and finishes on lime walls.
📍Chichester Colleges
✅ West Sussex residents & workers only
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Aimed at individuals seeking entry into the construction sector or those seeking to enhance their skills. Participants will learn the fundamentals of painting & decorating as well achieving the CSCS card to enable them to take employment on a construction site.
📍Brighton Met College (East Campus)
✅ Brighton & Hove residents & workers only
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Designed for individuals who already have a good understanding and experience of computer programming that wish to further develop their skills. Participants will further their knowledge of programming languages such as Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Cloud hosting, API’s and SQL.
📍Brighton Met College (Pelham Campus)
✅ Brighton & Hove residents only
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Designed for those who are self-employed, unemployed or seeking to commence a career in early years. Participants will study child development, health and wellbeing, safeguarding & child protection and paediatric first aid.
📍Brighton Met College (Pelham Campus)
✅ Brighton & Hove residents & workers only
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Designed for qualified electricians to upskill in order to design, install, test and maintain commercial and domestic electric charging points for electric vehicles in line with industry standards.
📍Crawley College
✅ West Sussex residents & workers only
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Aimed at qualified heating and plumbing engineers who wish to develop their skills in green technologies. Participants will be taught the design, installation, testing, commissioning, servicing and fault finding of ground and air-source heat pump systems in accordance with industry requirement.
📍Crawley College
✅ West Sussex residents & workers only
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This Skills Bootcamp offers adults the opportunity to become a care professional. Participants will gain practical experience as well as achieving two qualifications in Health & Social Care.
📍Brighton Met College (Pelham Campus)
✅ Brighton & Hove residents only
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Aimed at individuals seeking to enter the nursing profession, serving as a stepping stone to formal nursing qualifications or advanced health care roles. Combines classroom-based learning with hands on clinical experience, covering key areas such as patient care, safeguarding and healthcare ethics.
📍Chichester College
✅ West Sussex residents & workers only
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This Skills Bootcamp is aimed at new entrants to the sector. Individuals will develop the essential skills and knowledge needed to kickstart a successful career in the social care sector. Participants will be taught the fifteen standards in the Care Certificate, emergency first aid at work, safe manual handling and person-centred care and safeguarding.
📍Chichester College
✅ West Sussex residents & workers only
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This Skills Bootcamp will enable participants to launch their careers in the vibrant and wide-ranging hospitality and catering sectors. Participants will develop their knowledge and skills in customer service, complaint handling, stock rotation and food safety.
📍Brighton Met College (Pelham Campus)
✅ Brighton & Hove residents only
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