Develop Your Career with Skills Bootcamps
Across all our pathways, you can expect to develop transferable skills in safeguarding, first aid, and digital literacy. Our programmes are designed to be flexible, with a mix of classroom and online learning to suit your needs.
Get in touch today to learn more about funding options and start your journey towards a rewarding new career.
Skills Bootcamps
JCL provides an overview of the vital career pathways through our skills bootcamps and apprenticeships. Whether you’re interested in Education, Early Years or Health and Social Care, we offer flexible training options to help you develop the skills needed for a rewarding career.
Health and Social
Care Career
Pathways
Our health and social care pathway covers various community-based and residential roles. Through skills training, you’ll develop the compassion, empathy, and practical skills to provide high-quality care to vulnerable individuals. Whether supporting adults with disabilities, the elderly, or those with mental health needs, you’ll learn how to create personalised care plans and advocate for your clients’ wellbeing.
Early Years Childcare Career Pathways
Our early years pathway covers a range of childcare roles, from nursery assistants to childcare support worker. Through our skills bootcamps, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with young children, learn about child development, and develop the communication and problem-solving skills essential for this rewarding sector. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to pursue roles such as nursery practitioner, childminder, or early years teaching assistant.
Teaching Assistant Career Pathways
Passionate about education, our teaching assistant skills bootcamp will prepare you to support learners in primary, secondary or specialist education needs schools. You’ll learn behaviour management techniques, adapting lessons for different needs, and strategies for engaging students. Upon completion you can go on to roles like teaching assistant, learning support assistant, or classroom supervisor.
What you Learn in Education Bootcamps
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
- Employability – Job readiness
- How to recognise bullying in a school setting
- Introduction to safeguarding and PREVENT and how to promote online safety
- Health and safety within an early year setting and policies that should be present and followed.
- What is the role of a SENDco
- Introduction to SEND (autism/HDHD)
- Introduction to learning interventions
- Introduction to enrichment activities
- Trauma-informed practice
What you Learn in Early Years Bootcamps
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
- Introduction to Jean Piaget theory of development
- The importance of play and creativity
- Employability – Job readiness
- Introduction to safeguarding within an early years setting
- Health and safety within an early year setting and policies that should be present and followed
- What is pedagogy – an introduction of pedagogy in early years
- Trauma-informed practice
- Manual handling
What you learn in Health & Social Care Bootcamps
- Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
- How to support individuals to remain safe from harm
- Safeguarding
- Promoting health and wellbeing
- Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion
- The importance of good communication
- Dementia awareness
- Moving and Positioning
- Digital Skills for the workplace
- Health and Safety in the workplace
- Care Certificate
- Health and Safety
- Person-centred approach
- Employability – Job readiness
Here’s what you can expect:
Flexible
Learning
Choose between a 6-week full time course, a
9-week part-time course or a 12-week Saturday only programme (limited dates). All courses are a mix of in person and online (blended), due to the
nature of what you will learn, there is an element that MUST be in person.
No Cost
To Join
Provided you are 19 or over and meet our eligibility criteria, you have absolutely nothing to pay. Plus – if you progress onto our level 3 apprenticeship, there’s nothing to pay there either.
Accelerate Your
Progress
This Skills Bootcamp offers you a unique, direct path to our accelerated level 3 apprenticeship, saving you up to 3 months of learning time and helping you start your dream role much faster.
Personalised
Support
Benefit from personalised support and guidance throughout your course, ensure you have the necessary resources and assistance to succeed.
Employment
Support
A guaranteed interview and the benefit of job
preparation support throughout your course ensures you have what you need to be successful in your chosen role.
DBS Application
Support
We will handle the costs and paperwork for your DBS application, helping you focus on learning and accelerate your employment opportunities.
Who & what are Skills Bootcamps for?
Skills Bootcamps are designed to support career growth and meet the evolving demands of the job market. They are ideal for enhancing existing skills, transitioning careers, or gaining employment. These bootcamps provide valuable knowledge and experience critical for future job prospects.
Key features include:
- Collaboration with employers to ensure course content meets their needs
- Flexible start dates to accommodate busy lifestyles
- Face-to-face and online courses that help individuals develop essential skills for employment
- Aid for employers in finding candidates to fill skill gaps
- A wide range of sector-specific courses aimed at sustainable employment in England
Learners who:
- Are aged 19 or over as of the 31st of August
- Are employed and supported by their employers. Or those who are self-employed and want to grow their business
- Are unemployed or returning from a break. They want an entry-level job in a new sector
- Are not currently undertaking formal education, including another Skills Bootcamp
- Are employed and want to change careers or progress their careers
Course Requirements:
- To have lived in England for the last three years and have the right to work in the UK. Exceptions may apply.
- A reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop with a camera and mic. They must also access Microsoft Office (support can be provided).
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