Skills Bootcamps

Closing date for applications: Cohort A – 11 September 2023

Closing date for applications: Cohort B – 29 January 2024

Why have we created this course?

We understand that the world of Digital Marketing is rapidly evolving with new technologies and this course will equip learners with the relevant skills so that they can contribute to improving business performance, upskill in current roles and be equipped with the emerging trends and technology.

What will I learn?

The Digital Marketing 12-Week Bootcamp offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various units to provide participants with a well-rounded understanding of digital marketing strategies and techniques.

Throughout the programme, participants can expect to delve into:

• search engine optimisation (SEO) to improve website visibility and organic traffic.
• explore social media marketing to effectively engage target audiences across different platforms.
• use content creation to create compelling and valuable content.
• learn email marketing tactics to drive customer engagement and conversions.
• delve into paid advertising to optimise campaigns on platforms like Google Ads and gain insights into analytics to measure and optimise marketing efforts.

By covering these units, the Bootcamp ensures that participants develop a solid foundation in key areas of digital marketing, furnishing them with the skills needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

In addition, employability sessions and 121’s will equip you with essential skills for securing a job, a new role or support the growth of your business, where required.

You will be assessed with weekly assignment and project work that you will have to engage with, meeting submission deadlines.

Closing date for applications: Cohort A – 11 September 2023

Closing date for applications: Cohort B – 29 January 2024

Why have we created this course?

This Skills Bootcamp in Lean Manufacturing has been designed to give individuals the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills.

Lean manufacturing is a production process based on an ideology of maximising productivity while simultaneously minimising waste within a manufacturing operation. This Bootcamp will equip you with the skills needed for our local community and support you with fast tracking you to an interview with a local employer.

The Creative Industries Department at Yeovil College has brought this government supported initiative to the doorsteps of our local community to assist individuals who are aspiring to jump up on a career in Lean Manufacturing.

This Skills Bootcamp is intended to help upskill or reskill 19+ adults within our community so that they can fill the high in-demand Lean Manufacturing skills that most employers need to thrive.

The skills and curriculum content planned for delivery have been specially designed in collaboration with and acting on feedback from local and regional employers from Manufacturing industries and Employer partners.

What will I learn?

Throughout the 12-week Skills Bootcamp you will cover the following subjects:

• Wiring and termination of a range of wire/cables, electrical components, circuit boards and electronic components.
• Using a range of tools and equipment, along with soldering techniques and anti-static protection techniques.
• Soldering; Looming; Electrical Testing
• Communicating and working effectively within a manufacturing environment
• Working relationships and individual rights and responsibilities within a manufacturing environment
• Application of workplace organisation
• Work-related problem-solving techniques.
• Preparing for manufacturing operations
• Concluding manufacturing operations
• Transferring materials for manufacturing operations
• L2 EAL – H&S; Comms; Working Effectively; Working relationships. By covering these units, the Bootcamp ensures that participants develop a strong foundation in key areas of digital marketing, furnishing them with the skills needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to complete employability sessions and 121’s with the careers team. These sessions will equip you with essential skills for securing a job, a new role or support the growth of your business, where required.

Closing date for applications: 04 December 2023

Why have we created this course?

We understand that with the introduction of electric vehicles, the world of motor mechanics is rapidly evolving with new technologies and this course will equip learners with the relevant skills so that they can contribute to improving business performance, upskill in current roles and be equipped with the emerging trends and technology.

This qualification has been designed to give technicians the knowledge and skills required to work safely on Electric/Hybrid vehicles whilst carrying out diagnostic, testing and repair activities. As a result of successfully passing the exams you will acquire significant core knowledge and skills, and the ability to remove and replace Electric/Hybrid vehicle high voltage components.

What will I learn?

The 12-week Bootcamp will include the following:

• Qualification – IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System repair & replacement
• Carrying out diagnosis
• Repair and testing of high voltage components on Electric/Hybrid vehicles.
• Working safely on an electric/hybrid vehicle
• Carrying out repairs on high energy electrical systems
• Recording information and making suitable recommendations

In addition, you will have the opportunity to complete employability sessions and 121’s with the careers team. These sessions will equip you with essential skills for securing a job, a new role or support the growth of your business, where required.

The Skills Bootcamps last for 12 weeks with 6 hours of face-to-face delivery each week (5 hours for Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Repair & Replacement), which will be delivered on site at Yeovil College, plus additional self-directed learning, and employability sessions to support you into work or a career change.

Bespoke employability sessions, delivered by our specialist careers team, will run alongside the core delivery, and culminate in career matching activities.

Our 12-week programmes are suitable for anybody wanting to:

• Upskill in their current job using the skills developed within the bootcamp.
• Upskill those who are not working, but who want to gain a deeper understanding of the sector for a future role in this area.
• Upskill existing knowledge for a career change or to gain employment.
• Learn new methods of operation to grow your business.

There are four eligible routes into a Skills Bootcamp:

• Self-referral.
• Self-employed.
• Unemployed.
• Employer referred.

Please see below the eligibility for these routes.

Self-referral (fully funded)

• Be aged 19+
• Have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Agree to provide mandatory personal data and supplementary information on their employment outcomes for up to 6 months following completion of the Skills Bootcamp
• Be looking for a new role, new opportunities.
• Meet the requirements and/or prerequisites for the specific Skills Bootcamp.
• Study one bootcamp from the consortium
• Need to commit to attending 6 hours of study and additional self-study each week.

Self-employed referral (fully funded)

• Be aged 19+
• Have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Agree to provide mandatory personal data and supplementary information on their employment outcomes for up to 6 months following completion of the Skills Bootcamp
• Commit to provide evidence that skills developed will be used to grow business via a business plan.
• Provide evidence that by using the skills developed traffic to your website/social media has increased.
• Meet the requirements and/or prerequisites for the specific skills Bootcamp, select the bootcamp for more information.
• Study one bootcamp from the consortium
• Need to commit to attending 6 hours of study and additional self-study each week.

Unemployed (fully funded)

• Be aged 19+
• Have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Agree to provide mandatory personal data and supplementary information on their employment outcomes for up to 6 months following completion of the Skills Bootcamp
• Be looking for a new role, new opportunities.
• Meet the requirements and/or prerequisites for the specific skills Bootcamp, select the bootcamp for more information.
• Study one bootcamp from the consortium
• Need to commit to attending 6 hours of study and additional self-study each week.

Employed (co-funded by employer – your employer will be supporting your training by paying a contribution)

• Be aged 19+
• Have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Agree to provide mandatory personal data and supplementary information on their employment outcomes for up to 6 months following completion of the Skills Bootcamp
• Agreed with employer to attend Skills Bootcamp and looking for increased responsibility/promotion to a different role which utilises the skills acquired through your Skills Bootcamp within 6 months of completion of the course.
• Meet the requirements and/or prerequisites for the specific skills Bootcamp, select the bootcamp for more information.
• Study one bootcamp from the consortium
• Need to commit to attending 6 hours of study and additional self-study each week.

Eligibility criteria:

To succeed on this programme, you are recommended to have:

• A minimum of a level 2 qualification in English and Math

If you are unemployed, self-employed or in employment then the Skills Bootcamp is fully funded and free to you IF you meet the eligibility criteria.

If you are employed in a related career and looking to upskill to support a new role or opportunities then your employer can send existing employees on the course and will receive a discount ranging from 10% – 30%, depending on the size of the company.

You will need to provide both a CV and a short covering letter to let us know your current skills and why you want to complete the Skills Bootcamp, during the application form process.

Please make sure to provide these by email to serena.foreman@yeovil.ac.uk, we won’t be able to review your application without them.

You will be notified of our panel’s decision regarding your application.

Closing date for applications for Cohort A: 11 September 2023.

Closing date for applications for Cohort B: 29 January 2024.

Skills Bootcamps are jointly designed and delivered by our specialists and employer partners, so you can be confident you are learning the relevant skills important to employers.

Throughout the 12-week programme, each learner will also take part in bespoke employability sessions preparing you for interviews and recruitment events with our industry partners, giving you the opportunity to network and connect with employers looking for these skills.

Yeovil College works closely with Industry around the South West and will provide employment opportunities through our partners and from Job Searches.

It is important for you to actively look for job roles that are of interest to you also.