The Department for Education Skills Bootcamps initiative provide candidates with the opportunity to develop new skills that employers are looking for, whether it be retraining for a new career or progression within their current role.
David Talbot, CATCH CEO said: “Skills Bootcamps are a vital initiative from DfE and Skills England that will help drive the number of skilled workers within the region, while also being another string to the CATCH bow for developing the workforce of the future.”
“Our partnership with CATCH tenants Maersk Training and Renewable Power Academy represents our shared commitment to supporting the regions workforce”.
The on-site Skills Bootcamps will provide candidates the opportunity to gain experience in both Engineering and Renewables, opportunities include:
Introduction to Industrial Engineering
Expertly delivered by CATCH Trainers, this 12-Week Programme will see candidates gain hands on experience in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, those who are successful in completing the programme will receive an EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations.
Green Skills Bootcamp – Wind Turbine Technician
Maersk Training offer the opportunity for candidates to gain the necessary skills required for a career as a Wind Turbine Technician, or other associated roles in the Renewable Sector. Successful completion of this bootcamp will see candidates gain GWO Accreditation.
Green Skills Bootcamp – Blade Repair
A collaboration between CATCH Skills, Maersk Training and Renewable Power Academy, the Blade Repair Pathway enables candidates to gain both GWO and ECITB Accreditation, with candidates gaining vital skills for Blade Repair, as well as other associated career paths.
About the Blade Repair Skills Bootcamp, Renewable Power Academy Director Pete MacLeod said:
“Our Blade Repair Skills Bootcamp is a unique opportunity which opens a gateway into the Wind Sector, giving our candidates the skills to work locally in the Humber Region or globally, both onshore and offshore.”
Skills Bootcamps are open to both employed and unemployed candidates, with candidates being fully supported not only in their development of technical skills but also gaining the necessary endorsements and signposting to future career opportunities, should this be required.
Charlotte Brooks, Customer Success Coordinator, Maersk Training, said “Maersk Training is committed to developing a skilled and resilient workforce that can meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry. By offering adult skills bootcamps, we can help individuals gain practical, industry-relevant competencies that improve employability and strengthen local talent pipelines”.
With a significant increase in the number of jobs anticipated over the next decade, Skills Bootcamps are the ideal place for local people to gain extra qualifications to aid careers within the Renewable and Engineering Sectors.
For more information, please email:
Introduction to Industrial Engineering: bootcamps@catchuk.org
Wind Turbine Technician: windcareers@maersktraining.com
Blade Repair Pathway: greenskills@renpow-group.com