Civil Engineering Skills Bootcamp

A blurred image of a construction site with a large yellow vehicle and red crane.

We are delighted to be recruiting for this fantastic opportunity for residents of the West of England Combined Authority that can travel to Bristol.  This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is unemployed or self employed. 

Course Description

Are you a holder of a green CSCS card and seeking to enhance your employment opportunities? We are presenting an exciting opportunity to gain an industry recognised accreditation and plant certifications through a Skills Bootcamp in Civil Engineering and Groundworks with Interviews on completion.
Upon successful completion of the classroom session, you will continue your learning and skills development at a local construction plant training centre to gain your forward tipping dumper or ride on roller licence and plant machinery marshal accreditation.

Why choose Civil Engineering & Groundwork?

  • The construction industry is experiencing a skills shortage in civil engineering and groundworks.
  • There are currently over 200 groundworker jobs advertised on Indeed alone.

Course Overview:

  • This course is fully funded by the Department for Education and therefore free of charge (subject to eligibility)
  • To complete the plant training element, as a private individual, it would cost in the region of £1000.
  • Gain industry recognised NPORS accreditation
  • Move into employment through one of our employer partners
  • Full employability support by our dedicated employer engagement officers

Course content:

  • Environmental Impact & Carbon Footprint
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Principles of Civil Engineering
  • Asbestos Awareness and Risk Avoidance
  • Waste Management in Construction
  • Hand Arm Vibration
  • Concrete Placing and Finishing
  • Principles of Stormwater and Drainage
  • Abrasive Wheels and Use of Power Tools
  • Detection of Buried Services

Plant Training 

  • Subject to 5 full days attendance on classroom elements of the course.
  • 4 days NPORS Training at a local Plant Training Centre
  • Gain Forward Tipping Dumper or Ride on Roller Ticket
  • Gain Plant Machinery Marshal category 

Job Interviews will be offered on successful completion of the course!

Course Delivery Dates: Starts Wednesday 5th March 2025

Location: BS8 3NB

Induction/Sign Up: Thursday 27th February 2025 

Week 1: Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th and Friday 7th March (3 days)

Week 2: Thursday 13th March and Friday 14th March (2 days)

100% attendance is required throughout the course.

On completion of the 5 day classroom training you will be booked to attend your Plant training (in groups of 3) at the following location: BS39 4DE

Once you have completed your Civil Engineering course, you will be sent an email to access a FREE bonus course!

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Job Interviews will be offered on successful completion of the course!

Referrals for this course can be made via the link below:
https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/skills-bootcamp-in-civil-engineering-groundworks-with-interviews-bristol/

Or email donna.ham@jobskilla.co.uk or telephone 0800 0584 658 / 07877092832