Engineering Skills Bootcamps: Training for Workforces in Greater Manchester

Do you employ people who would benefit from training in Maintenance or Welding? Then join us at Rochdale Training today for our fast-track course worth £3,500!

Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses that help people aged 19 or older gain the necessary skills to progress in a job, in sectors where there is a shortage of skilled workers.

Who can take part in a Skills Bootcamp? 

Those already in a job can participate in these Bootcamps to develop their skillset.

If you’re interested, ask your employer about taking part in a Bootcamp – they’ll be able to help you decide if it’s something that could benefit you in work and if they would be happy for you to train and gain an accredited qualification.

How can Skills Bootcamps benefit employers? 

Skills Bootcamps help employers by training existing employees with the necessary skills for business growth. This course has helped employers retain staff, improve productivity and develop a trained workforce.

Carl - Welding

Above: Carl from Chandley Ovens Ltd

Carl, an employee at Chandley Ovens Ltd said “This was a great practical course to learn new skills. I was mentored by a tutor at every step. It has allowed me to take extra responsibilities and extra pay! I would recommend this fast-track course to others.”

Andrew, H&S Manager at Chandley Ovens Ltd said “I'm delighted to say our employees are now better equipped to take on extra welding responsibilities, which will benefit our company. The training was well-structured, and the training was delivered in a way that was both engaging and informative. Overall, I am extremely impressed with the welding course you provided. Your training organisation has demonstrated a commitment to excellence, and I would not hesitate to recommend your courses to anyone.

What’s on Offer?

Welding (Option 1)

A bespoke programme designed for those in the Welding & Fabrication industry

  • Understanding and interpreting Engineering information
  • Engineering materials
  • Welding processes including MIG or TIG
  • Safe use of power tools in a workshop environment
  • H&S awareness
  • Understanding welding consumables
  • Completing welds in various positions and joints

Follow the link for further information  Greater Manchester Skills Bootcamp in Welding | Rochdale Training

Maintenance (Option 2)

A bespoke programme designed for those preparing to work in the Maintenance industry

This course includes two pathways, Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance, both courses include:

  • Impact of maintenance planning on production
  • Different types of maintenance
  • Maintenance of gears and valves
  • Advanced fault-finding techniques
  • Using maintenance to improve efficiency
  • Cost Vs benefits of advanced maintenance
  • Benefits of maintenance programmes to organisations

Follow the link for further information  Greater Manchester Skills Bootcamp in Maintenance | Rochdale Training

When: Starting in June   

The training is delivered over 12 weeks (1 day per week)

Where: Rochdale Training, Fishwick Street, Rochdale, OL165NA

Register now by contacting Lisa Agnew on 01706631417 or lagnew@rochdaletraining.co.uk

Performing Engineering Operations - Looking for Work.

Performing Engineering Operations, sometimes referred to as PEO has been designed to give those wanting a career in the Engineering sector a head start into employment. Throughout the course, you will work with industry-experienced tutors covering units on Hand Fitting, Mechanical Maintenance, Health and Safety and Data and Documentation.

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will have the chance to meet employers from the industry who have live vacancies to fill with people who hold the skills and knowledge you will have gained from this programme.

There are limited places available, details on how to apply are below

Duration:

16 weeks.

Delivery:

Face to Face at Rochdale Training 

Course Details:

A bespoke programme designed for those wanting to pursue a career in the Engineering sector

  • Hand fitting
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Health and Safety
  • Data and Documentation

Level 2 qualification accredited by EAL

Benefits:

  • Achieve accredited qualifications
  • One-to-one support from the tutor/mentor
  • All PPE is provided by Rochdale Training on a loan basis.

Entry Requirements:

  • Candidates must be 19+
  • Candidates must be a Greater Manchester Resident
  • Candidates must be unemployed
  • You must be committed for the full duration of the course
  • Not already enrolled on any other funded course
  • Must not already hold a Level 2 engineering qualification

How to Apply:

For more information relating to the unemployed short courses at Rochdale Training, please get in touch with Jason Wales at 07860919380 or jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk

Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading

Are you looking to develop your current career in Team Leading? This course will help you build on your existing management skills, enhancing your ability to improve teams and motivate staff and develop your confidence as a leader.

 

This training has been made possible thanks to Greater Manchester Combined Authority securing funding to deliver Adult Education. This course is designed for employed candidates and is the ideal launch pad for your management career.

The qualification consists of mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units cover core competencies, while the optional units allow learners to choose from a variety of areas to tailor the qualification to their needs and interests, and to reflect the context of their work. It covers a wide range of areas including dealing with conflict, motivating staff and personal development.

 

Who is this course for?

Candidates who are already employed in this sector.

Level:

Level 2

Duration:

9 to 12 months.

Training Delivery:

Face to Face, 1 to 1 tutor support.

Lesson Delivery:

One teaching lesson per month.

 

Course Overview:

Content Covered:

  • Personal development
  • Communication.
  • Leading people and managing a team.
  • Principles of Team Leading.
  • Understanding business.
  • Managing team and individual performance.
  • Develop working relationships with colleagues.
  • Encourage innovation.
  • Manage conflict within a team
  • Collaborate with other departments

Benefits:

  • Achieve an accredited qualification.
  • One to one support from the tutor/mentor.

Entry Requirements:

  • Candidates must be 19+.
  • Candidates live in Bury, Oldham, Tameside or Rochdale.
  • You must be committed for the full duration of the course.
  • Not already enrolled on any other funded course.
  • Photo identification required.
  • Candidates must be employed.

 

How to Apply:

Contact our Enrolment Team on 01706 631 417 or recruitment@rochdaletraining.co.uk to register your interest.