Who is the course for?
This Skills Bootcamp is for people who work in construction, groundworks, or civil engineering and want to build their skills, gain plant machinery qualifications, and progress to a Level 2 role.
It is suitable for:
- Construction operatives
- Groundworkers
- New civil engineering employees
- People who want to improve their knowledge, qualifications, and performance on site
Entry requirements
To join this course, you must:
- Be aged 19 or over
- Be employed in construction or civil engineering
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Be able to use what you learn in your current job
You do not need any formal qualifications. However, your employer must support your application, and the course must be relevant to your role.
What you will learn
The Groundworks Skills Bootcamp helps learners develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to progress in civil engineering and groundworks.
Topics include:
- Health and safety on site
- Groundworks and civil engineering skills
- Drainage work
- Concreting
- Plant operations
- Safe working practices
You will also complete one of the following NPORS plant training options:
- Forward Tipping Dumper
- Ride-on Roller
- Plant Marshalling
What you need
You should be willing to learn new skills and develop your career.
No previous groundworks experience is required. However, most applicants will have:
- Some construction site experience, such as working as a labourer
- A basic understanding of construction health and safety
How the course is delivered
The course uses a mix of online and face-to-face learning, including:
- Online study through a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
- Classroom-based teaching
- Practical demonstrations
- On-site assessments
- Competency-based assessments in the workplace
The online learning allows you to study theory flexibly, while face-to-face sessions focus on practical skills and applying what you have learned.
Learning support
You will receive support throughout the programme from tutors and assessors.
Support includes:
- An induction and initial assessment
- A personalised learning plan
- Regular progress reviews
- Ongoing feedback
- Workplace coaching and guidance
Additional support is available for:
- Literacy skills
- Digital skills
- Wellbeing needs
- Reasonable adjustments
Assessment
You will be assessed through:
- Knowledge checks
- Practical skills observations
- Workplace evidence
- On-site practical assessments
- Professional discussions
You will need to demonstrate competence in key groundworks activities such as drainage, concreting, plant operation, and safe working practices.
What can you do after the course?
This bootcamp can help you progress from an entry-level site operative role into multi-skilled plant and machinery operation roles within the civil engineering and groundworks sector.
Course fees
This course is fully funded, so there are no fees to pay.
Course provider
The Construction Skills People
Find out more or enrol
Robbie Higginson
Email: Robbie.Higginson@skillspeoplegroup.com
Telephone: 07977 153065
