Skills Bootcamp for the Unemployed

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamp in Construction

Start your next career in construction with our fully funded skills bootcamp construction course.

Our government-backed Skills Bootcamp initiative is crafted to equip individuals with valuable industry skills and recognised qualifications, guiding them back into the workforce with meaningful employment opportunities. Participants will have the opportunity to obtain their Green CSCS card and NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper Licence at no cost, in addition to securing a guaranteed interview with a construction company.

What You'll Learn

During our Skills Bootcamp, participants will acquire essential construction knowledge and practical skills, including:

  • Laying Modular Paving
  • Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control
  • Preparing and Operating Specialist Power Tools and Equipment
  • Operating a Forward Tipping Dumper

Locations

Portland Training’s Skills Bootcamps in construction currently operate in:

We will be adding new locations for our Skills Bootcamp courses.

Qualifications

Upon completion of our Skills Bootcamp in Construction, participants will receive a green CSCS Card and an NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper Licence.

Green CSCS Card

A green CSCS card, or ‘labourer card’ is a physical card provided by the CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) to prove that workers have the required qualifications, skills knowledge and health and safety awareness to work on a construction site. This is recognised by most construction employers as a valuable and necessary certification.

NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper Licence

NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) provide cards that allow the holder to operate plant machinery. The card is valid for five years and can be renewed. The NPORS certification system offers different tiers of accreditation, designed to equip individuals with the skills needed to operate a variety of machinery safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

Upon completion of our Skills Bootcamp in Construction, participants will receive a green CSCS Card and an NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper Licence.

Green CSCS Card

A green CSCS card, or ‘labourer card’ is a physical card provided by the CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) to prove that workers have the required qualifications, skills knowledge and health and safety awareness to work on a construction site. This is recognised by most construction employers as a valuable and necessary certification.

NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper Licence

NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) provide cards that allow the holder to operate plant machinery. The card is valid for five years and can be renewed. The NPORS certification system offers different tiers of accreditation, designed to equip individuals with the skills needed to operate a variety of machinery safely and efficiently.

Eligibility Criteria

To join Portland Training’s Skills Bootcamp in Construction, applicants must:

  • Be aged 19 or above.
  • Be unemployed and receiving government benefits.
  • Reside full-time in the UK with the right to work.
  • Undergo initial assessments in English and Maths (BKSB Assessment).

Guaranteed Interview

Portland Training is dedicated to not only equipping participants with the necessary skills but also facilitating their transition into employment. As part of our commitment, all individuals enrolled in our Skills Bootcamp are guaranteed an interview with a reputable construction company. This invaluable opportunity ensures that learners have a direct pathway to securing employment within the construction industry upon completion of the course.

Guaranteed Interview

Portland Training is dedicated to not only equipping participants with the necessary skills but also facilitating their transition into employment. As part of our commitment, all individuals enrolled in our Skills Bootcamp are guaranteed an interview with a reputable construction company. This invaluable opportunity ensures that learners have a direct pathway to securing employment within the construction industry upon completion of the course.

Cost

This course is free. If you meet the eligibility criteria, this course is fully funded meaning you won’t have to pay a penny for this course.

Apply Now

If you’re interested in a Skills Bootcamp course, get in touch with us using the form below.