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General Operatives Skills Bootcamp (Construction)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Length 3 Weeks
- Study Short Course
- Location Green Technology Centre
- Price Free (Please see course costs)
More about the course
The General Operatives course will consist of activities such as setting out, construction of shuttering, concreting, underground drainage, curb braces, gravel paths and slabbing/block paving. You will also have the opportunity to achieve the following accredited cards/certificates.
- Manual handling
- Asbestos Awareness
- First Aid at Work
- General Operatives Green Card (CSCS)
- Fire Safety
Over the duration of your course you will build a running portfolio of work carried out, an up-to-date CV and go through interview prep ready for your interview at the end of the course.
How often does this course run?
This course runs sporadically throughout the year.
You will be notified of the next available start date once you have submitted your application.
Entry requirements:
You will need to be aged 19 or older.
What will I achieve?
What will I learn?
How is the course taught?
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Course costs:
The course is free for independent learners. A small cost will be incurred to your employer if you enrol through your workplace.
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Meet our Tutors and Students
Jack Draper
Employer Engagement OfficerMy role is to connect with and support local employers with the recruitment of apprentices across our apprenticeship provision while also supporting a variety of other offers, including traineeships, training courses, work experience and curriculum links.
Louisa Ellis
Employer Engagement OfficerAs an Employer Engagement Officer, I engage with employers to provide information on apprenticeships, work experience, short courses and curriculum link projects. By working closely with employers, my main aim is to help them recruit the right person to work within their team.
Stacy Murray
Student Apprenticeship LeadWorking within the apprenticeship team for the past five years has given me a real insight into the tools needed to complete an apprenticeship and the effect that good support and communication can have on current and new students. My current role as Apprenticeship Lead allows me to guide and assist students through every aspect of their journey with us, which I am most passionate about.
Liam Carroll
Community Responsive OfficerAs a Community Responsive Officer, I oversee initiatives such as Multiply, Skills Bootcamps, and Sector-based Work Academies. Through these programmes, I cultivate strong relationships with local job centres, aiming to bridge the gap between opportunities and individuals seeking to enhance their skills and careers. Witnessing the positive impact these engagements have on our community fuels my passion. Seeing individuals benefit from these programmes is gratifying, empowering them to thrive and succeed in their chosen paths.
Natasha Allmont
Job Coach – Supported InternsAs a Job Coach, my primary role is to support and guide interns through their development in the workplace, helping them to transition from an education setting into employment. Identifying every learners interests, strengths, career goals and aspirations and engaging with businesses to source a suitable work placement for their internship. Providing support to help the interns settle into their work placement, perform regular check-ins, performance reviews, set appropriate goals and personal development plans to help them to achieve the best outcome following the programme.
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November Open Evening
Kidderminster College
Monday 10th November 2025
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Green Technology Centre November Open Evening
Green Technology Centre
Tuesday 18th November 2025
4:30pm - 6:30pm
February Open Evening
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Tuesday 10th February 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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