Twenty-four learners have so far successfully completed the green energy Skills Bootcamps through the partnership formed between the awarding and qualifications-writing body GQA Qualifications and Absolute Training Solutions . Skills Bootcamps take the form of flexible courses of up to sixteen weeks . They are fully funded for anyone aged nineteen or over who is employed either fulltime or part-time , unemployed , self-employed , a serving prisoner due to be released within six months of completion of a Skills Bootcamp or on temporary release . A cost subsidy is also available for employers wishing to make use of Skills Bootcamps in order to re-skill staff or develop their responsibilities .

Absolute Training Solutions and GQA Qualifications have concentrated mainly on the area of Green Skills , providing training and Level 3 NVQ qualifications in Cladding Occupations and Curtain Wall Installations with the aim of helping to further the careers of self-employed installers . Interestingly , the course content not only focuses on job knowledge and NVQ evidence , but also covers a number of different topics including health and safety ,

personal development , equality , diversity and online courses to help develop positive attitudes and behaviours including mental health awareness .

Skills Bootcamps participants speak about their experience

Liam Carter ( Fenestration Installation Level 3 )

“ I learnt many different skills including safety aspects , identifying problems and putting control measures in place . I also learnt more about energy efficiency glazing and the different categories of glass . My new skills will help me on the road to progression within the workplace and help me in the future take the lead on my own gang / work group as a supervisor . Also , it will raise my income to provide extra for my family . It was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish . Paul Wingeatt ( Tutor ) helped me massively during the NVQ level 3 and I would recommend the course to anyone looking to progress .”

Drew Hodgkins ( Cladding Occupations Level 3 )

“ The Skills Bootcamp has helped me in many different ways , and I think it has helped me notice a lot more around the

site . This includes health risks , how to observe other people ’ s behaviour and what can happen around the work environment . Overall , the experience has been a good one . I am glad to have learnt new skills and achieved my qualification . All the help provided by my Tutor ( Paul Wingeatt ) and the information provided by Absolute Training Solutions Ltd was fantastic . I would definitely use the service in the future to gain more NVQ qualifications .”

Lee Davenport ( Fenestration Installation Level 3 )

“ The Skills Bootcamp was really interesting because it taught me about energy efficiency . I learnt about the different types of glass and the rating system put in place . In the future , I would like to be a manager and eventually start my own company . The Skills Bootcamp has put me on the right path to gaining the skills and knowledge to be successful in the future . My experience during this qualification was brilliant . My Tutor , Paul Wingeatt , was always available to me for guidance and to answer any questions . I would highly recommend anyone who wishes to gain qualifications in construction to speak to Absolute

Training Solutions Ltd . The materials and resources made available was also appreciated especially on Health and Safety and mental health .”

Raimonds Herbergs ( Cladding Occupations Level 3 )

“ I learnt a lot of things I didn ’ t know before during my studies with the Skills Bootcamp . I have gained more confidence because the focus was not just on my skills , but on my knowledge , including how I work with people around me . For example , how to help people who are struggling

or feel depressed at home or at work . In the future , I will pass on my knowledge and skills to colleagues and also build on the knowledge gained from the NVQ Level 3 and the Skills Bootcamp . Also , I appreciate the support from my Tutor and Absolute Training Solutions Ltd . When I didn ’ t understand the meaning of a phrase , my Tutor was able to explain the meaning or use other questions and examples to help me understand . Thanks to all the team .”

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