Entry Requirements 19+, Oxfordshire Residents, Unemployed, Economically Inactive or earning less than £25K per year. Duration 5 weeks, full-time 8:30am-4:30pm

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Train for careers in drainage, groundworks and other on site trades on this Skills Bootcamp.

Train for a career in drainage, groundworks and other on site trades

Looking to start a career in construction? Our Drainage Skills Bootcamp at our EKFB Bicester Skills Centre offers Oxfordshire residents the opportunity to gain industry-recognised qualifications, practical training, and direct access to employers recruiting for construction roles. 

Delivered at The EKFB Bicester Skills Centre on the HS2 project, this employer-led programme has been designed to help local people build the skills and confidence they need to secure sustainable employement in one of the UKs largest growing infrastructure sectors. 

What you'll learn

Throughout the bootcamp, you'll develop practical knowledge and industry-ready skills for working in drainage, groundworks and the wider construction industry, including: 

  • Safe moving, handling and storage of construction materials and resources
  • Health and Safety best practices on construction sites
  • Introduction to construction and the built environment
  • Environmental awareness and sustainable construction practices
  • Practical drainage skills and site-based techniques
  • Employability support and interview preparation 

Training and Qualifications*

Learners will work towards the following recognised NOCN qualifications: 

  • NOCN Level 2 Unit: Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
  • NOCN Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
  • NOCN First Steps into Construction
  • NOCN Introducing Environmental Awareness and Sustainability in Construction
  • Green CSCS Card 

Who can apply?

This bootcamp is available to: 

  • Oxfordshire Residents
  • Aged 19+
  • Drivers Licence Recommended 
     

Why choose The Skills Centre?

The Skills Centre works with leading employers and infrastructure projects to create clear pathways into employment. Through our partnership with EKFB and the Labour Desk, learners benefit from industry-focused training that reflects the skills employers are actively looking for, helping them move into job opportunities in Oxfordshire and beyond.