Skills Bootcamps - Learners
Attend a Skills Bootcamp and gain a fast track to interview with a local employer
If you’re aged 19+, in work, self-employed, unemployed, or returning to work after a break, and looking to expand your skills in a specific area and subsequently get a fast-track to an interview with a local employer, or access future opportunities with your current employer, a Skills Bootcamp could be a perfect next step.
Cheshire and Warrington LEP have been awarded £1 million from the Department for Education to deliver Skills Bootcamps to 264 learners in Cheshire and Warrington.
We are thrilled to announce we have four exciting new Skills Bootcamps coming online in 2023:
- Skills Bootcamp in Advanced Manufacturing in the Food Industry
Delivered by Reaseheath College - Skills Bootcamp in Railway OLE Construction
Delivered by Akona - Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics
Delivered by Square One - Skills Bootcamp HN Stepping Stone for Engineering
Delivered by Macclesfield College
Further detail on these new Skills Bootcamps and how to apply will be announced soon.
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We now have several live Skills Bootcamps in Cheshire and Warrington available:
Digital
Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics (Part-Time)
This 8-week part time Skills Bootcamp will teach you how to become a Digital Analyst and learn the skills required to study organisational data through iterative graphical, statistical and operational methods. You will work with advanced formulas, create interactive Dashboards, learn how Macros and Power Query can be used to stop repetitive commands and learn the power of Power BI to let your data come to life. Delivered by: Square One Training. Start date: March 2023 (TBC)
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Skills Bootcamp in Software Development
This Skills Bootcamp in Software Development is a 12-week full-time Skills Bootcamp designed to give you the skills and knowledge to begin a career as a Software Developer, Games Developer, Web Developer and many more. Delivered by: Code Nation. Start Date: March 2023 (TBC)
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Skills Bootcamp in Computer Science
Code Nation is pleased to introduce our new 10-week “computer science” skills bootcamp in coding, extended reality and cyber security. Equivalent to a level 3 qualification, the course is divided into three separate learning blocks and each will give you projects to add to your professional portfolio. You will build on your current experience to gain even more in-demand knowledge and the skills to empower you into a new career in the tech industry or into further progression / training. Delivered by Code Nation. Start date: March 2023 (TBC)
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Skills Bootcamp in Cyber Security
Our 12-week skills bootcamp in Cyber Security is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to begin your career as a Cyber Security Specialist. Equivalent to a level 4 qualification, you will leave this course with an understanding of the basic Cyber Security principles and policies, attack and defence planning, and network management. Delivered by Code Nation. Start date: March 2023 (TBC)
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Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics
Our Skills Bootcamp in data analytics, database, design and science will include training to enable you to begin your career in data analytics. Delivered by Code Nation. Start date: March 2023 (TBC)
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Skills Bootcamp in Digital Design
This Skills Bootcamp in Digital Design is an 8-week part-time Skills Bootcamp designed to give you the skills and knowledge to become a Graphic Designer, including: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro. Delivered by: SquareOne Start Date: March 2023 (TBC)
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Skills Bootcamp in Additive Manufacturing and 3D CAD
This Skills Bootcamp in Additive Manufacturing and 3D CAD is a 7-week part-time Skills Bootcamp, that involves: 3-day printer build and operation course, including Cura slicer software, 2-day 3D CAD, using Fusion 360 and Advanced additive manufacturing modules, including intro to additive manufacturing and design for additive manufacturing. Delivered by: 3D 360 Limited. Start Date: March 2023 (TBC)
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Skills Bootcamp HN Stepping Stone in Engineering
This 12-week Skills Bootcamp provides the opportunity to study for 2 units from the BTEC Higher National Certificate for Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies. It will cover topics: including Quality Process Improvement and Computer Aided design. If you have already completed a level 3 engineering apprenticeship this is the perfect next step to continue to gain the skills and experience needed in this industry. Delivered by: Macclesfield college .Start date: March 2023 (TBC)
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Skills Bootcamp in Railway OLE Construction
This 11-day Skills Bootcamp is designed to give you the necessary skills and experience needed to start your career within Overhead Line Electrification (OLE) in the railway industry. Course content includes- Personal track safety; Health and safety in the construction environment; Emergency first aid; Use of small and power tools; Rigging and lifting equipment; Practical & theory sessions in the construction of overhead lines component parts; Employability skills in CV writing and interview techniques. Delivered by: Akona Limited . Course start date: March 2023 (TBC)
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Skills Bootcamp in the Food Industry
This 10-week part-time Skills Bootcamp, delivered predominantly remote, is designed to give you experience within the food industry. The first 6 days will be a general introduction covering aspects of hygiene, food safety, food microbiology and primary production. After completion of day 6 you can then specify which area you want to go into, either dairy, bakery or butchery. Upon completion of the course, you will have obtained a number of level 2 qualifications needed to kick start your career in the food industry. Delivered by: Reaseheath College. Start date: March 2023 (TBC)
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Skills Bootcamp in Air Source Heat Pumps
This Skills bootcamp in Air Source Heat Pumps is a 3-week part-time Skills Bootcamp designed to ensure you can gain accredited Level 3 qualifications in Air Source Heat Pumps and in Low Temperature Design. Eligibility: You must currently hold plumbing, gas/oil/solid fuel qualifications or competencies to be eligible. Delivered by: Staffordshire Training Services Limited. Start Date: March 2023 (TBC)
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Skills Bootcamp in Green Skills – Smart Metering and Electric Vehicle Charging Point Installation
This is a bespoke course for a single employer who is looking to diversify their workforce, implementing a new range of skills to safeguard the future of these employees beyond the rollout of smart metering. Employees will broaden their skills in the sustainability/ environmental sector and assist in decarbonising the UK. Delivered by Cheshire College South and West.
Logistics
Skills Bootcamp in Logistics (HGV) - Currently Fully Booked
Training in line with DVSA requirements including licence application and test with the approved provider. Delivered by Jon Mitchell Associates ABC (NW) Training Limited. This course is now fully booked - we hope more places will become available in the future.