Enrol in a Skills Bootcamp

Skills Bootcamps are free, practical and engaging short courses to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed by employers. So that you can progress your career or get your ideal job in a growing industry.

About the courses

The courses:

cover a variety of skills that are currently in-demand
last up to 16 weeks
are fully funded

Why you should consider a Skills Bootcamp

You should consider a Skills Bootcamp if you want to:

grow your career prospects
strengthen your knowledge or progress to a senior role
make a change to an exciting new industry or role in Buckinghamshire
boost your business

Register your interest

You can attend bootcamps for various industries:

engineering
construction
creative (film, TV and gaming)
digital
agriculture
leadership and management

We will add more information about the bootcamps when it is available.

View the current bootcamps below.

Location Managers are responsible for finding and securing suitable locations for TV and film productions.

This includes:

identifying potential locations
negotiating fees
getting permits and licenses
coordinating with the production team to ensure it meets their needs

The training will be practical and feature case studies, exercises and real scenarios including visits to sites.

A Third Assistant Director is also known as a '3rd AD'.

The 'Becoming a 3rd AD' Bootcamp is suitable for people in the film and TV industry with at least 1 year of experience as a Set Production Assistant or Runner.

The bootcamp covers:

regulations
communications on-set
working with Supporting Artists
sustainable productions
managing a freelance career

This course is for anyone who wants to transition to a Production Manager role.

The training covers:

budgeting
scheduling
negotiation
health and safety
safeguarding and child licencing
managing people
copyright
procurement
working as a freelancer

After completing the the Skills Bootcamp, you will be added to our Talent Pool, and we will give you ongoing support for employment in film and television.

This Skills Bootcamp is a flexible training course of up to 16 weeks, giving you the opportunity to build sector-specific skills and a fast-track to an interview with an employer.

This 16-week project is designed for those looking for a career in Agriculture and wish to enhance their skills with the basic industry qualifications.

The course covers topics such as Pesticide application, Health & Safety, First aid, Telehandler operation and tractor driving.

The Bricklayer Skills Bootcamp will include 70 guided learning hours with a mix of in person, practical learning and online sessions.

It includes:

technical content
Health and Safety NOCN qualification
the opportunity to gain CITB Operatives level Health, safety and environment test training
employability support in the form of CV writing, job search, interview preparation and social media training

The Property Maintenance programme will include an introduction to a range of skills required to work as a property maintenance operative.

The areas covered include:

bricklaying – how to repair damaged brickwork and complete a simple structure
plumbing - how to install and maintain sinks, taps and toilets and repair as needed how to install a dishwasher and washing machine
electrical Installation – how to complete safe isolation of a property
carpentry – how to hang a door, fit hinges, a lock and a letter box and install and repair skirting and architrave

The content of the Leadership and Management Bootcamp will align the training to the Team Leader apprenticeship standard.

Programme content will include:

leadership styles
managing team and individual performance
managing conflict
working with budgets
innovation and change
problem solving
decision making

The bootcamp will be a mix of face to face sessions, online teams sessions and independent learning between sessions.

The Skills Bootcamp will be delivered in a combination of face to face in practical learning spaces and online across 70 guided learning hours.

The Skills Bootcamp includes:

technical content
Health and Safety (NOCN qualification)
the opportunity to gain CITB Operatives level Health, safety and environment test training
employability support in the form of CV writing, job search, interview preparation and social media training

This training will be held at The Building Performance Hub in High Wycombe.

Training will include:

air tightness testing training including a live blower door test as a building regulatory requirement
acoustics and noise control training including an understanding of acoustics and noise control in buildings, particularly sound insulation, reverberation time, sound absorption and the basics of conducting noise surveys to predict noise levels internally
ventilation commissioning training, how to measure flow rates and why ventilation is so important in modern buildings
understanding why construction sustainability and building for longevity is important and why low energy buildings are important in the context of energy security

The Renewable Energies bootcamp will upskill plumbers who hold an outdated qualification at Level 3.

It uses face-to-face training in practical learning spaces and online training across 70 guided learning hours.

Employability support in the bootcamp includes:

CV writing
job searching
interview preparation
social media training

Technical content in the bootcamp includes comprehensive training and assessments about:

water regulations
unvented systems
fault finding

It will also enable learners to progress to more advanced systems, for example air source heat pumps, solar thermal installation, central heating, and low-temperature design.

Learners will gain certification in Water Regulations and Unvented Systems and prepare them to apply for MCS accreditation.

Regardless of background, experience or circumstance a career in film & TV production can be a reality for anyone.

Whether you are leaving education, or looking for a career change, this Production Ready Bootcamp delivered by the world renowned National Film & Television School will help you explore your options and realise your potential.

The 3-month programme is delivered in-person on a Monday at the NFTS Beaconsfield Studios. It will offer a deep-dive into the different roles and responsibilities of entry level positions in production. It will also show how they work in conjunction with other departments.

The programme is designed to upskill and develop individuals who are qualified to work within the automotive sector, supporting the government's net zero target commitment and addressing the critical skills gaps in preparation to meet the demand of emerging technologies.

Programme Modules:

Wheel Alignment
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Essential Test Procedures
IMI Hybrid and Electric Vehicle
Hydrogen Vehicle Awareness
Employability Support

The programme is designed to support the government's commitment to non-zero emissions of heavy goods vehicles and address shortages by widening career pathways for skilled automotive and heavy goods/machinery operatives.

Pre-requisites apply.

Programme Modules:

Power Train
Chassis System Steering and Suspension
Chassis System Braking Systems
Electrical Systems
Computer Based Diagnostics
Employability Support

The programme is designed to attract new entrants to the industry and address the “image problem” around car maintenance work and offer an accelerated pathway onto automotive apprenticeship programmes.

Programme Modules:

Health and Safety in the Workplace
Tools, Equipment and Consumable Materials for Vehicle Maintenance
Wheel and Tyre Construction and Maintenance
Braking System Components and Maintenance
Employability Support

Check if you are eligible

You may be eligible for Skills Bootcamps if you are:

over 19 years old
a UK resident
keen to learn

Businesses may also wish to participate in Skills Bootcamps if there is a skills gap in your workforce.

For full eligibility criteria, view the Skills Bootcamps eligibility guidance.

Email us if you are unsure about your eligibility.

Further information

For more information about Skills Bootcamps, email [email protected].

Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Levelling-Up agenda and Lifetime Skills Guarantee programme. They are overseen and funded by the Department for Education. For more information on the Government programme, view the Skills Bootcamp guidance page on GOV.UK.

Enrol in a Skills Bootcamp

About the courses

Why you should consider a Skills Bootcamp

Register your interest

Cyber Security Bootcamp

Location Manager (TV & Films) Bootcamp

Third Assistant Director (TV & Films) Bootcamp

Production Manager (TV & Films) Bootcamp

Agriculture Bootcamp

Bricklaying Bootcamp

Property Maintenance Bootcamp

Leadership and Management Bootcamp

Energy Assessor Bootcamp

Introduction to Renewable Energies Bootcamp

Production Ready (TV & Films) Bootcamp

Automotive New Technologies

HGV Technician

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician

Check if you are eligible

Further information