- 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 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 Bootcamps – Future of Construction are 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
These sessions will be held weekly, either in-person at a central location or online.
Modules within Skills Bootcamps in 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.