Who is the course aimed at?
This Skills Bootcamp is for adults aged 19 or over who live in Stoke‑on‑Trent or Staffordshire, or who work for a business in these areas. It is for people who are looking for work, want a fresh start, or are ready to make a positive change. The course is welcoming, supportive, and ideal for those returning to learning, building confidence, or taking steps towards new employment in construction.
Entry Requirements
You will not require previous knowledge in the subject. You must have a good level of English including reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will need a willingness to learn and the intention to move into employment.
What you will learn
Learners will gain practical woodworking and carpentry skills, including safe use of hand tools and basic power tools, measuring and marking, cutting and jointing techniques, fixing methods and basic assembly. The programme includes workshop safety, materials knowledge and practical project work aligned to entry-level carpentry and construction tasks.
Learning Materials
All learning materials are provided
Learning Methods
Learning will be face to face at our Burslem campus. Woodwork classes will be held in the evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9pm. Employability classes will be face to face at Burslem during the day.
Learning Support
We want everyone to feel supported and able to do their best on this course. If you need extra help with learning, reading, writing, maths, technology, or for a disability, health need, or personal reason, support is available. You can tell us at the start or at any time, and we will work with you to put the right support in place.
How you will be assessed
At the start of the bootcamp, we take time to get to know you. We talk about what you can already do and what you want to learn. Together we set clear goals and check progress as you go. Learning is checked through ongoing discussion, practical work and review of progress.Your learning is shown through practical work and regular reviews. Skills for work, like teamwork and communication, are recorded in a simple learner workbook.
What can learners progress onto
After completing the skills bootcamp you could progress to a number of level 1 courses in woodwork and joinery as well as level 2 qualifications in site carpentry. Throughout your skills bootcamp you will be provided with information and advice about employment opportunities available to you. You will be guaranteed an interview at the end of this bootcamp.
Course Provider
Stoke-on-Trent College
Course Fees
The course is fully funded, so there are no course fees
How to find out more and enrol
Elliot White
Email: elliot.white@stokecoll.ac.uk
