Skills Bootcamps return to Weymouth College

Weymouth College are delighted to be one of the delivery partners in the third round of Skills Bootcamps, in partnership with Somerset County Council and Dorset County Council.

These Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps will be running from September 2022 and are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life.

Skills Bootcamps are flexible training courses at Level 3, lasting up to 16 weeks and offering individuals the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills. The training courses have been developed to support adults who are in work, self-employed, unemployed or returning to work after a break and on completion can lead to employment opportunities and job interviews. We will running these in Social Media and Marketing, 2D & 3D Computer Aided Design, Construction Management and Electric and Hybrid Motor Vehicle.

The Skills Bootcamps at Weymouth College aim to deliver flexible training opportunities at Level 3 and have been developed in partnership with local employers to respond to their specific skills shortages. Local employers can utilise the Skills Bootcamp training to upskill and develop their existing workforce and will be required to contribute to the cost of training. Depending on the size of your company this will vary between £100 and £360 per person and is set by the Government. There is no cost for self-employed individuals or those who are self-referring or unemployed.

These courses can also be used to help you fill any vacancies you might have within your business. We will be able to provide you with access to learners who are looking to change careers and have completed the courses for you to consider for job roles within your company.

If you would like to find out a little more about these courses, please complete the enquiry form or contact the Dorset Training Academy Team on 01305 764748 or email

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