LCR SKILLS BOOTCAMPS

WHAT ARE SKILLS BOOTCAMPS?

Skills Bootcamps provide flexible hands-on training courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with a local employer or progress in their current workplace. For employers, they give you the opportunity to upskill existing employees or recruit from a talent-pool of recently trained individuals to fill vacancies.  

Training is part of the Skills for Life fund by the Department for Education and developed locally by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, working closely with local employers and training providers.  

Skills Bootcamps are available in areas such as… For courses recruiting now please click the link below.

Digital
Minimum Level 3 accredited or bespoke training in areas such as Software Development, Digital Marketing, Digital Design, Cyber Security, Gaming and Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Construction
Minimum Level 2 accredited or bespoke training in areas such as Plant Machinery (including telescopic handler, ride on roller, forward tipping dumper), Fenestration, NRSWA Street Works, Telecoms, Construction Management, CAD for Construction and Estimating.
HGV Driving
Minimum Level 2 accredited or bespoke training in areas such as Novice to CE (Class 1), Novice to C (Class 2) and License Upgrade (C to CE). Due to testing availability, some HGV training will take longer than 16 weeks.
Rail
Minimum Level 2 accredited or bespoke training in areas such as Personal Track Safety, Track Induction, Overhead line Electrification. Please note, this does not include train driving or on-board training opportunities.
Green Skills
Minimum Level 2 accredited or bespoke training in areas such as Retrofit and Domestic Energy Assessment, Global Wind Organisation (off-shore/on-shore), Renewable Energy (including heat pumps, EV charging, electrical).
Engineering & Manufacturing
Minimum Level 3 accredited or bespoke training in areas such as Welding, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering.
Health, Life Science & Social Care
Minimum Level 3 accredited or bespoke training aligning to local priority sectors. Training could be in areas such as Life Sciences, Healthcare (such as Lead Adult Care Worker), Laboratory Technician.
Creative & Design
Minimum Level 3 accredited or bespoke training aligning to local priority sectors. Training could be in areas such Media, Broadcast & Production, Design, Music, Visual Arts.
Hospitality & Visitor Economy
Minimum Level 3 accredited or bespoke training aligning to local priority sectors. Training could be in areas such as Events, Hospitality / Catering Supervision & Management.
Leadership & Management
Minimum Level 3 accredited or bespoke training aligning to local priority sectors. Training could include modules such as Digital Leadership, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Difficult Conversations.
Professional Services
Minimum Level 3 accredited or bespoke training aligning to local priority sectors. Training could be in areas such as Finance, Accountancy, Human Resources and Business Management.
Sales, Marketing & Procurement
Minimum Level 3 accredited or bespoke training aligning to local priority sectors. Training could be in areas such as Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Fundraising, Purchasing and Procurement.
Project Management
Minimum Level 3 accredited or bespoke training aligning to local priority sectors. Training could be in areas such as planning and scheduling, quality management, risk, budgeting, working with stakeholders.
Early Years Care
Minimum Level 3 accredited or bespoke training aligning to local priority sectors. Training could be in areas such as Early Years Educators and other job roles such as nursey nurse and childminders.

INDIVIDUALS

Skills Bootcamps are the modern, practical way to build your skills to get the job you want.

If you’re aged 19+, in work, self-employed, unemployed, or returning to work after a break, and looking to quickly increase your skills in a specific area and fast-track into a new role a Skills Bootcamp could be the right choice for you.

If you want to work in rapidly growing sectors or get a job that needs skills you don’t have, these short courses can help you progress quickly. They are designed to improve your employability, and to be flexible, fitting learning around your family and other commitments.

And the best part – IT’S COMPLETELY FREE!

Who can apply?

CLICK HERE FOR SKILLS BOOTCAMPS ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

EMPLOYERS

Skills Bootcamps will help employers play a leading role in the skills system by enabling them to fill skills gaps at a local level.

You can play a key role in designing and developing bespoke training to fit the skills needs of your organisation. You can encourage your existing staff to take a Skills Bootcamp, helping your business to fill skills gaps whilst also investing in retaining your people. Alternatively, you could look to offer a job interview to an individual who completes a Skills Bootcamp and recruit new talent into your organisation.

  • Is your organisation experiencing skills gaps?
  • Do you want to develop roles in your organisation to support business growth?
  • Do you want to recruit new talent to fill vacancies?

Who can apply?

THE IMPACT SO FAR…

MARIANA: “THE TRAINING CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR ME”

Ukranian artist and medical interpreter Mariana Potetenko showcases the amazing billboard designed and created for Eurovision.

Mariana had accessed a design course via LCR Skills Bootcamps to further her skills to assist in her creation.

KODI: “I’LL NEVER HAVE TO WORK ANOTHER DAY IN MY LIFE”

Kodi Benson shares her story of how at the age of 32 she left her job and pursued a new career with Clan Industry, made possible via LCR Skills Bootcamp training.

Kodi is now working on the restoration of heritage buildings such as the Town Hall in Manchester and loving every minute of it!

RYAN: “I DEFINITELY FEEL MORE CONFIDENT NOW”

Ryan shares his experience having finished a Lab Skills Bootcamp Skills course.

Having not had the opportunity to practice hands on skills due to the pandemic, Ryan explains how Skills Bootcamps have transformed this for him.

TRAINING PROVIDERS

We are looking for experienced training providers who can deliver Skills Bootcamps at minimum Level 2 (Construction, Rail & HGV only) or Level 3 standard up to Level 5 for up to 16 weeks. 

What you’ll need to deliver

In order to deliver Skills Bootcamps, training providers are required to meet the minimum requirements of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

To register and have access to our tender opportunities via the DPS please click here.

Additionally, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will look to work with training providers who can demonstrate existing requirements from local employers. Training providers will still be required to register via the DPS but can contact the Skills Bootcamp delivery team for further information skillsbootcamps@awtg.co.uk.

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