Skills Bootcamps – Future of Construction – October 8th, Exeter
Starts: 08/10/2024 at 13:00
08/10/2024 at 13:00
- Do you wonder what is in store for the construction industry?
- Want to know more about retrofitting or offsite construction?
- Are you interested in understanding the new sustainable methods of building houses?
- Are you looking to find out more about construction cultures?
We have introduced the Skills Bootcamps in Future of Construction to help you and your business identify and understand the benefits of modern methods of construction and offsite solutions.
Through this training course, you will learn how to reduce the environmental impact of construction, whilst building your confidence in the requirement for traditional trades and skills, which continue to be fundamental to the industry.
The course will cover:
- Delivering Sustainable Construction
- Materials, Design and Technology
- Offsite Construction & Pre-Manufactured Value
- Retrofitting for the Future
- Changing Construction Cultures
Skills Bootcamp – Future of Construction is part of the UK Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. The training is funded by Devon County Council and delivered by YTKO, through Building Growth South West.
Course Format: Masterclasses
Modules within Skills Bootcamps – Future of Construction will cover the following topics.
- Introduction to the Future of Construction
- Delivering Sustainable Construction
- Materials, Design and Technology
- Offsite Construction & Pre-Manufactured Value
- Retrofitting for the Future
- Changing Construction Cultures
- Site Visit
Course format: Portfolio
You will be required to work on a portfolio to enhance your learning experience and prepare you to apply your skills on a day-to-day basis. You will complete sections of your portfolio after each Masterclass, which will be reviewed by the tutors to supply feedback and suggestions for improvements.
Course completion
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to take on an additional level of responsibility and demonstrate expertise within your existing company to help win new clients and contracts or enable you to progress in your career in the construction sector.
Sessions will be held mainly online but to help you get to know your tutors and fellow participants, we hold initial in-person sessions. If you are unable to make any of these sessions, we can provide hybrid learning and access to recordings.
Enrolment and Introduction to Future of Construction
08/10/2024, 13:00 - 17:00
Location: Building Growth South West - Exeter
Delivering Sustainable Construction
16/10/2024, 13:00 - 17:00
Location: Online
Materials, Design and Technology
30/10/2024, 13:00 - 17:00
Location: Online
Offsite Construction & Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV)
06/11/2024, 13:00 - 17:00
Location: To Be Confirmed
Retrofitting for the Future
13/11/2024, 13:00 - 17:00
Location: Online
Changing Construction Cultures
20/11/2024, 13:00 - 17:00
Location: Online
Site Visit
27/11/2024, 13:00 - 17:00
Location: To Be Confirmed
Final masterclass - Impact & Action Plan Development
03/12/2024, 13:00 - 17:00
In-person session
Location: Building Growth South West - Exeter
I’m interested – how do I sign up?
We will be holding Enrolment sessions and Introduction to Skills Bootcamps prior at the start of each cohort which you will be required to attend, where you will have the opportunity to meet the team and ask any questions you may have, as well as meet your fellow learners.
We have two options available for these enrolment sessions and you can choose from the below dates:
- Tuesday 8th October, between 1pm - 5pm at the Building Growth South West office, Longbrook Street, Exeter, EX4 6AP
- Wednesday 9th October, between 1pm - 5pm at the HQ Building, Plymouth, PL1 3HQ
I’m interested – how do I sign up?
We will be holding Enrolment sessions and Introduction to Skills Bootcamps prior at the start of each cohort which you will be required to attend, where you will have the opportunity to meet the team and ask any questions you may have, as well as meet your fellow learners.
We have two options available for these enrolment sessions and you can choose from the below dates:
- Tuesday 8th October, between 1pm - 5pm at the Building Growth South West office, Longbrook Street, Exeter, EX4 6AP
- Wednesday 9th October, between 1pm - 5pm at the HQ Building, Plymouth, PL1 3HQ