Free Government Funded Skills Bootcamp in Devon

Our mission with Devon County Council

Working with Devon County Council (DCC), we are providing funded training within construction to inspire people to unlock their potential and take the next step in their career. Within the Devon region, we are providing training in Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision. By upskilling and reskilling professionals, we hope to combat the skills gap within the industry and further redefine what it means to learn in construction.

This funded training has been created for individuals who are construction trades team leaders, assistant supervisors, supervisors on SSSTS certification seeking to upskill onto a Level 3 NVQ supervision qualification and gain a Gold CSCS Supervisory card within the Devon area.

This pathway allows you more flexibility to train during evenings and weekends (The timetable for this bootcamp is Mon - Thurs evenings 17.30 - 20.30 and Saturdays (9:00 - 17:00) across 8 weeks) with the knowledge / theory part of the training being delivered remotely. This allows you to login via video conferencing software like zoom or Microsoft teams to a live tutor from the comfort of your own home!

What is included in this training?
  • Level 1 H&S in a construction environment course prep and assessment (including re-sit)
  • CITB Test
  • CSCS Card x 2 prior to completion of NVQ and on completion of NVQ Level 3
  • Registration onto a NOCN NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Work Supervision
To qualify for the level 3 Supervision training, learners are required to:
  • Live within the Devon region and be 19+ years old
  • Have experience in the construction either up to a level 2 trade qualification or with equivalent experience and with extra responsibilities such as acting as a team leader, supporting a qualified supervisor or a site manager or currently holding an SSSTS certificate and are looking to qualify for a Gold CSCS Supervisors card

For more information on our complete training offering click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Although our funded training is held in the Devon Region, if you live in surrounding area such as Dorset, Somerset and Cornwall and can commute to Devon, you may still be eligible.

You will start your NVQ as close to midway through the funded training as soon as possible (dependent on the pace of the group).

Our start dates vary dependent on location and trade, once you have passed eligibility from our team, you will be informed on the next training start date.

Other than our trainnig being free for all learners, it will also teach you the best way to interpret academically written knowledge questions to maximise your chances of passing your NVQ in as short a time frame as possible, while developing your analytical skills.