Skills Bootcamps
in Construction and Rail
Careers Accelerator in Kent
Our Skills Bootcamp in Kent offers a fast-track route into these high-demand industries with hands-on training, expert tutors and strong links to local employers. Whether you’re new to the sector or want to upskill for better opportunities, this flexible, fully funded programme is designed to help build confidence, gain recognised qualifications and step into a job with real prospects.
Kent Skills Bootcamp Learner enrolment criteria
To be eligible for this Skills Bootcamp, you must,
To be funded, learners must meet all the following criteria:
- Be aged 19 or over on:
- 31st August 2024 for Skills Bootcamps starting between 1st April 2025 and 31st July 2025;
- 31st August 2025 for Skills Bootcamps starting between 1st August 2025 and 31st March 2026;
- Have the right to work in the UK (Right to Work evidence check);
- Meet residency requirements (Residency Requirements evidence check);
- Must have been a resident in the Uk for the last 3-years from the first day of learning.
- No prior attainment required unless specified by an employer or vacancy.
- Live in England with a Kent or Medway postcode (Some flexibility for those living close to Kent and willing to travel)
- Not have enrolled in a Skills Bootcamp already in the current funding year (1st April – 31st March)
The programme is designed to get you employed or to help people progress in the workplace
The Kent Skills Bootcamp programme is designed to get you employed or to help people progress in the workplace, therefore, we must provide evidence at each stage to demonstrate successful progression. Throughout the programme, we will be asking you to evidence your progress and participation. Your comments and engagement with this will help us to ensure we are operating professionally and with your best interests in mind.
Classroom-based theory sessions and practical elements
The program includes classroom-based theory sessions and practical elements where you will gain additional industry certifications. ETS provides full information, advice, and guidance throughout the course to ensure you are motivated and well-informed. The course provides ten days of training spread over 3 weeks. You may not need to attend every day, but you MUST attend every session scheduled for you to complete and pass the programme.
We speak to you over the phone to assess your eligibility
Prior to each Kent Skills Bootcamp programme, we speak to you over the phone to assess your eligibility. If you pass this, you will be invited to an introduction and enrolment session where we will explain everything in full and complete your full enrolment. You must bring the following to this event,
- Your two forms of photo ID (passport and driving license)
- Your right to work in the UK
- Your proof of residency and address
- Your clothes sizes
Personal information
During this session, we need to capture a lot of your personal information. Below are links to the privacy notices of our commissioners. If you are unsure about any of the information you are being asked to provide, please raise it on the day.
Please ensure you read the consolidated privacy notice given to you along with this form. This document includes the high-level details about who collects your data and why, what data is collected, how long your data is kept and your rights. It also includes links and QR codes to the full privacy notice for each body processing or controlling your data.
Kent Skills Bootcamp Course Information
The Kent Skills Bootcamp course modules provide you with essential skills and knowledge that will help you thrive in the workplace. Each module is carefully structured to ensure you gain practical applications, stay relevant to the industry, and achieve measurable outcomes that align with employer needs.
| Actual Days | Date | Days | Subjects | GLH | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01/09/2025 | Day 1 | Introduction British Values Prevent | 7 | 1 | - |
| 2 | 02/09/2025 | Day 2 | Emergency First Aid | 7 | 1 | - |
| 3 | 03/09/2025 | Day 3 | Fire Safety and Manual Handling | 7 | 1 | - |
| 4 | 04/09/2025 | Day 4 | H&S in a Construction Environment | 7 | 1 | - |
| 5 | 05/09/2025 | Day 5 | PTS Awareness and E-learning | 7 | 1 | - |
| 6 | 08/09/2025 | Day 6 | D&A and Medical - CSCS Mock Test - PPE | 7 | 1 | - |
| 7 | 09/09/2025 | Day 7 | NPORS Vehicle Marshall | 7 | 1 | - |
| 8 | 10/09/2025 | Day 7 | NPORS Vehicle Marshall | 7 | 1 | 3 Learners |
| 9 | 11/09/2025 | Day 7 | NPORS Vehicle Marshall | 7 | 1 | 3 Learners |
| 10 | 12/09/2025 | Day 7 | NPORS Vehicle Marshall | 7 | 1 | 3 Learners |
| 11 | 15/09/2025 | Day 8 | PTS AC | 7 | 1 | 3 Learners |
| 12 | 16/09/2025 | Day 8 | PTS AC | 7 | 1 | 6 Learners |
| 13 | 17/09/2025 | Day 9 | PTS DCCR | 7 | 1 | 6 Learners |
| 14 | 18/09/2025 | Day 10 | CSCS - Employability Day | 7 | 1 | - |
| - | - | - | Work Experience | - | ||
| - | - | - | Work Experience | - |
This comprehensive Kent Skills Bootcamp training programme aims to maximise employment opportunities for learners in rail and construction, ensuring you have the required understanding of health and safety, construction and rail environments – PTS and CSCS accredited, and the industry recognised NPORS Vehicle Marshall.
The course concludes with a two-day unpaid work experience placement* that enables the learner and the employer to gain a greater understanding of each other before employment.
*Where required by the employer
The programme will be delivered at various locations across Kent, so register your interest and monitor our website for more information on the upcoming programmes.
Interviews, work experience and employment
The purpose of the Kent Skills Bootcamp is to get you trained and into employment. Each of our programmes will end with support on employability and CV writing. We will help you build motivation and confidence so you can sit in an interview with a potential employer. Hopefully, this will result in a successful outcome, but if not, we will continue to support you with work experience and alternative employment options.
Work experience
The work experience is unpaid, but not all employers insist on it. We find it a great way to boost your experience and give you lots of additional knowledge to call on for your next interview.
You need to be just as motivated to find employment as we are. We will work together but also help you to start job searching on your own.
You must not be charged for any element of the Skills Bootcamp. If you need help with travel or any other aspects that are preventing you from taking advantage of this, please speak to a member of staff.
