Free Government Funded Skills Bootcamp in South Yorkshire

Our mission with South Yorkshire

Working with South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), we are able to provide Government funded Skills Bootcamp construction training to help unlock the potential of the people and businesses in South Yorkshire. Within the South Yorkshire region, we are providing Government funded Skills bootcamp LVL 5 Construction Site Management. Construction Helpline & SYMCA have the shared goal of supporting learners through our funded training and upskilling them to find, remain or progress in their careers.

This training has been designed for construction professionals who are currently working as either construction managers, site managers on SMSTS certification and Gold CSCS card supervisors looking to progress onto a level 5 NVQ qualification.

Our Skills Bootcamp offers a comprehensive 6-8* week, non-accredited learning experience designed to build a strong foundation in occupational workplace supervision. Through engaging content and practical exercises, you'll develop the key knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for effective leadership.

Following successful completion of the Skills Bootcamp, you will be eligible to register for the nationally recognised Pearson Level 5 Construction Management qualification, empowering you to advance your career.

What is included in this training?
  • Eight weeks professional knowledge classes with industry expert tutor learning knowledge for Level 5 - this course is a pathway to Full NVQ
  • Skills Bootcamp certificate of attendance (80% GLH)
  • ILP and reviews
  • Registration onto a Pearson NVQ Level 5 in Construction Management and Certification, working with professional assessor aligned with NVQ learning outcomes.
  • CITB Test
  • CSCS Card on completion of NVQ
To qualify for this level 5 Construction Site Management course, learners are required to:
  • Live within the South Yorkshire region and be 19+ years old.
  • Have experience in construction as either a construction projects manager, a level 3 supervisor or technical qualification, via SMSTS certificate or with equivalent experience and would like to qualify for a Black CSCS manager's Card.

For more information on our complete training offering click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If you live in surrounding regions such as Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester and work in South Yorkshire, you may be eligible – please contact our team.

You will start your NVQ as close to midway through the funded training as soon as possible (dependent on the pace of the group).

Our start dates vary dependent on location and trade, once you have passed eligibility from our team, you will be informed on the next funded training start date.

Other than our funded training being free for all learners, they teach you how to interpret academically written knowledge questions to maximise your chances of passing your NVQ in as short a time frame as possible, while developing your analytical skills.