Petroc will be running free Skills Bootcamps – flexible courses of up to 16 weeks – giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer. Courses are open to adults aged 19 or over who are looking to improve their skills and employability. A guaranteed interview is offered to those seeking new employment.
Employers who wish to use the Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps for staff development are required to contribute to the costs of the course, either 10% if an SME or 30% for large businesses, representing excellent value for money.
For employers looking to recruit staff, Skills Bootcamps offer a pipeline of highly skilled and motivated individuals who are looking for roles where they can utilise the skills learnt.
Courses
Construction Multiskills | 13 weeks | Thursdays 9.00am-4.00pm
Gain an introduction to the practical skills in a range of trade occupations within the construction industry.
Chef de Partie | 12 weeks | Mondays 9.00am-4.00pm or Tuesdays 2.00-8.45pm
Delivered in person in Petroc’s purpose-built training kitchens, you will gain an introduction to the practical skills in a range of cooking techniques.
Electric Vehicle | 10 weeks | Mondays (online) & Thursdays (practical session in-person) 4.00–7.00pm
Whether you work on electric vehicles in your own garage or as a self-employed technician, this course will teach you how to safely undertake repairs to electric vehicles.
Manufacturing | 15 weeks | Fridays 8.00am–12.00pm
This Skills Bootcamp will provide you with the initial skills you may require when starting a career in the manufacturing sector.
Working in Health Care | 13 weeks | Fridays 9.30am–4.00pm
This programme is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to kickstart a successful career in the health care sector.
Working in Social Care | 13 weeks | Wednesdays 9.30am–4.00pm
This programme is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to kickstart a successful career in the social care sector.
Ecology & Conservation | 12 weeks | Mon (online 12.30-3.30pm) & Tues (in-person 1.00–5.00pm)
Learn theoretical knowledge and undertake practical skills relating to ecology and ecosystems, focusing on the broad range of environmental settings in North Devon.
Sustainable Methods of Construction | 12 weeks | Mondays 10.00am–4.30pm
This course will cover topics relating to sustainability, construction technology, design, and documentation.
Heritage Construction Skills | 11 weeks | Mondays (Tiverton), Tuesdays (North Devon)
Weeks 1 & 2: 1.30pm-7.30pm | Weeks 3-11: 10.30am-4.30pm
Gain an introduction to heritage construction and undertake practical sessions covering stone work, cob work, lime rendering, and lime plastering.
Sign up to courses
For details and to sign up to courses starting in September 2024, visit petroc.ac.uk/skills-bootcamps or email projects@petroc.ac.uk
