Skills Bootcamp

Pathway to Construction Utilities – Hampshire

A Hampshire County Council-funded Skills Bootcamp providing practical construction, civils and utilities training with employer-focused progression support.

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Programme Overview

The Pathway to Construction Utilities Skills Bootcamp is delivered by Quack Recruitment & Training in partnership with Hampshire County Council.

The programme is designed to help address skills shortages across the construction, civils and utilities sectors in Hampshire while supporting learners to progress into sustained employment.

Learners develop core site-readiness knowledge, health and safety awareness, practical construction skills and the employability behaviours required by employers.

At a glance

Funding partner: Hampshire County Council
Course: Pathway to Construction Utilities
Sector: Construction / Civils / Utilities
Duration: 15 structured sessions
Guided learning hours: 82 GLH
Schedule: 97.5 total programme hours
Delivery: Blended

Delivery model: blended. The programme includes a combination of scheduled face-to-face and remote tutor-led learning. The specific attendance pattern, venue and online sessions will be confirmed before the learner starts.

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Why Choose This Skills Bootcamp?

Industry-Recognised Qualifications

The programme includes recognised health and safety qualifications relevant to construction and site-based work.

Practical Construction Training

Learners develop practical knowledge and site-readiness skills relevant to construction, civils and utilities.

Employer Engagement

Learners engage with employer expectations, vacancies and progression opportunities throughout the programme.

Dedicated Employability Support

CV support, interview preparation and job application support are included throughout the programme.

CSCS Progression

Learners receive support towards the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test and CSCS Labourer Card progression.

Programme Content

Learners develop practical site-readiness, construction and employability skills including:

Health and safety awareness
COSHH and manual handling
Construction site procedures
Practical construction skills
Safe use of tools and materials
Professional workplace behaviours
Communication and teamwork
Reliability and punctuality

Qualifications

Accredited qualifications

Highfield Level 1 Award in Health and Safety within a Construction Environment (RQF)
Highfield Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)
Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF)
Highfield Level 2 Award in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (RQF)
CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test preparation
CSCS Labourer Card progression

Additional CITB and CSCS progression

Prepare for the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test.

Receive support towards obtaining the CSCS Labourer Card.

Develop the knowledge required for entry-level construction and site-based roles.

Learner Support

Learners receive support throughout the programme based on their individual starting point and needs.

Initial assessment
BKSB English and maths support where required
Skills scan and starting point review
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)
Career planning
Weekly progress reviews
SEND and reasonable adjustments where required

Learner Support, SEND & Inclusion

Find out more about learner support, SEND, reasonable adjustments and the support available throughout your programme.

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Accessibility

Find information about accessibility and how to tell us about any adjustments or support you may need.

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Safeguarding

Read our safeguarding information or find out how to report a safeguarding concern.

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Careers and Progression

Learners completing the programme may progress into opportunities across:

Example roles

Construction Labourer
Civils Operative
Utilities Operative
Groundworker
Drainage Operative
Highways Operative
Site Labourer
Entry-level Infrastructure Support Roles

Sectors and progression areas

Construction
Civil Engineering
Utilities
Infrastructure
Highways
Groundworks

The programme is designed to support learners into entry-level construction, civils, utilities and infrastructure roles.

These sectors provide a range of entry-level and progression opportunities for learners completing the programme.

Employment and progression support

Learners receive practical employability support throughout the programme to help them prepare for relevant vacancies and progression opportunities.

CV Support

Learners receive support preparing and improving their CV for relevant construction and utilities roles.

Interview Preparation

Learners receive preparation and support for employer interviews.

Employer Engagement

The programme includes opportunities to engage with employers and understand current vacancies.

Progression Support

Learners receive support applying for suitable roles and progressing into employment.

Employer Engagement and Progression Support

Employer engagement is built into the programme to help learners understand opportunities within construction, civils and utilities.

Employers may engage with the programme through:

Employer insight sessions
Industry engagement
Recruitment opportunities
Interview support
Progression into employment

Employers can also explore Skills Bootcamp training for existing employees. Where an employer enrols an existing employee, an employer contribution is required under the applicable funding arrangements. Eligibility, programme availability and the required contribution will be confirmed before enrolment.

Interview and progression routes

Eligible unemployed learners who successfully complete the Skills Bootcamp will receive an offer of a relevant job interview. An interview provides an opportunity to be considered by an employer but does not guarantee employment.

Employed and self-employed learners may follow alternative progression routes, including:

Workplace progression
Increased responsibilities
Promotion or a new role
New contracts or clients
Developing or expanding self-employed activity

Learner Success Stories

Julie J - HCC Skills Bootcamp Learner

“I completed the course, loved the training and have since progressed into employment.”

Luke W - HCC Skills Bootcamp Learner

“I really enjoyed the course and found the training useful, engaging and relevant to the construction sector.”

Employer Feedback - PH Brickwork

“Learners demonstrated a good understanding of health and safety, manual handling, COSHH and general site procedures. They understood the importance of PPE, following instructions and working safely around others.”

Our Ofsted inspection

Significant Progress in Inclusion

Quack Recruitment & Training achieved Significant Progress in Inclusion, the highest possible progress judgement for this theme at a new-provider monitoring inspection.

This is a provider-level inspection outcome and is not a separate grade for this Skills Bootcamp or its funding commissioner.

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Who Can Apply

To be eligible for this Skills Bootcamp, applicants must:

Aged 19+
Resident in Hampshire
Have the right to work in the UK
Interested in starting or progressing in construction, civils or utilities

Subject to the relevant programme and funding requirements, the Skills Bootcamp may support people who are unemployed, employed, self-employed, considering a career change or returning to work. Eligibility will be checked before a funded place is confirmed.

What we expect from learners

Attend all sessions
Arrive on time
Participate fully
Complete all required assessments
Engage with English and maths support where required
Complete employability activities
Apply for suitable vacancies
Attend interviews arranged through the programme
Follow behaviour, conduct and health & safety expectations

Interested in the Pathway to Construction Utilities Skills Bootcamp?

Apply today and a member of the Quack Recruitment & Training team will contact you with further information.

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Learner Information

Learner Handbook HCC

Pathway to Construction Utilities HCC Learner Handbook v2.0

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Policies and learner information

Safeguarding, Prevent & Online Safety Policy

Safeguarding, Prevent and online safety information for learners.

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Prevent Radicalisation & Extremism Policy

Information on Quack Recruitment & Training's approach to Prevent, radicalisation and extremism.

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Learner Support Policy

Information about the support available to learners throughout their programme.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

Quack Recruitment & Training's approach to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Complaints Policy & Procedure

Information about raising and handling complaints.

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Health & Safety Policy

Quack Recruitment & Training's health and safety policy.

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You can also find further information about learner support, accessibility and safeguarding.

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