Skills Bootcamp – Construction Multi-trade

Carpentry we will teach you how to use basic hand tools safely, then apply those skills for sawing straight and chiselling. We will teach you how to measure and mark out accurately, then cut, and assessable a small stud wall, then position a lining in it, before cutting and fitting an architrave   

Bricklaying, you will learn about bonding in brickwork and the reason for this, then build a straight wall in half bond, applying a half round finish

You will then build a corner and run a stretcher bond wall off this then apply a half round finish. The final day you will have the opportunity to build a blockwork corner positioning wall tie, then form a brickwork cavity.

Paving and Slabbing; you will learn how to prepare a base for slabbing and paving as well as learn patterns and installation techniques.

Decorating, you will learn how to prepare and apply wallpaper to a wall with different materials and patterns.

Plastering, you will learn to apply multi finish plaster in 2 coats to a wall, the size of the area will depend on your ability and confidence.

Tiling; you will learn how to set out and apply tiles to walls including decorative patterns.

Each week will be broken down into theoretical input and practical skills training.  Practical training will be provided for each area to develop the specific skills required to compete tasks and improve to a professional standard.

• For those who are unemployed – you will receive mentoring to support you seek employment opportunities whilst on the Skills Bootcamp
• For those who are self-employed – you will be supported in creating a business plan to increase and grow you customer base and offering

Our Skills Bootcamp is aimed at those who are:

• unemployed and looking to gain employment in the construction industry and get skills in construction multi-trade, or;
• Self-employed and providing DIY services, looking to increase customer base and developing a business plan,
• Those employed in a construction, facilities management role looking to gain a broad range of trade skills.

For more information please contact one of our Adult Advisers:
Email: adultadvice@exe-coll.ac.uk
Call: 01392 400170

Applicants for this course need to be either:

• Unemployed – committed to actively seeking employment opportunities independently during the course and provide evidence of a job interview and job offer within your subject area.
• Self-employed – If you are self-employed you are committed to building your business and provide evidence of a business plan that reflects the knowledge and skills, you have acquired and evidence of engagement with new clients.
• Employed – using the skills learnt in the Bootcamp to take on a new role or duties in your current role. Your employer will be asked to pay a contribution dependent on the size of the organisation.  If you are part time employed funding will depend on your circumstances.

To apply you will need to meet the following criteria:

• You are 19 years or over.
• You have the right to work in the UK.
• You have lived in the UK or EU/EAA for the last 3 years or have a residency status that makes you exempt from this rule.
• English skills including written/spoken required with Level 1 being the minimum.
• You have not completed another Skills Bootcamp in this current financial year.
• You are committed to participating in delivery sessions for 12 weeks.
• This course is open to aged 19+ residents of Devon only who have a right to work in the UK.

All applicants will be assessed at interview.

This Skills Bootcamp is delivered at Construction Centre, Falcon House, Falcon Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7LB

Facilities include:

• Specialist workshops
• Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
• Café
• IT suite