Skills Bootcamp

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps, part of the Department for Education’s Skills for Life initiative, offer individuals of all ages essential, in-demand skills to boost their career prospects and unlock new opportunities.

The Operator Skills Hub is proud to be a Skills Bootcamp provider, offering government-funded, industry- leading training. Our programmes aim to bridge the skills gap in plant, the built-environment, and infrastructure sectors, providing long-term career opportunities for those eager to start or advance their careers.

What are Skills Bootcamps?

  • Skills Bootcamps aim to address skills gaps in the economy and to ensure that the workforce is equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing job market.
  • Aimed at adults who are unemployed, employed but looking to advance their careers, or seeking to change their career paths.
  • Flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills.
  • Learners will get a guaranteed interview with an employer upon completion.
  • Available to employers to help upskill employees with the right training and skills.

Entry Criteria

  • Aged 19 years or older.
  • Have the right to work in the UK.
  • Live in England.

Is there a cost?

  • Fully funded for adults aged 19 or over.
  • A training cost contribution will apply to employers who train an existing employee (10% for SME’s, 30% for large employers).
  • There is no cost to businesses who wish to recruit individuals who have completed the Skills Bootcamp.

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Skills Bootcamp in Plant Operations

*The Skills Bootcamp in Plant Operation received a ‘Good’ rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection. This rating was awarded to Flannery Plant Hire, who hold the Department for Education funding contract. The Skills Bootcamp is delivered by the Operator Skills Hub in its role as a delivery partner.