Skills Bootcamps; Flexible, funded courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to upskill and develop their career or business.

This Skills Bootcamp in Property Maintenance has been designed to directly respond to the need within the Construction and Housing sector for multi-skilled trades people who can safely and efficiently undertake a range of maintenance tasks.

Introductory Session:

Course starts on 9th November 2026 and runs until 1st February 2027

Opportunities to meet with the expert Lecturer in Construction and take part in activities to get a better understanding of the content and study requirements of the full taught programme

Discover the benefits of becoming an adult learner at Truro and Penwith College

The team will have an open conversation to discuss your career aspirations and any additional support or accessibility needs.

Course Outline:

The Skills Bootcamp in Property Maintenance is a ten-week course, during which adult learners (aged 19 and over) will study a range of subjects that will enable participants to develop their career or business in the Construction and Property Maintenance sectors and prepare for progression onto further studies or an Apprenticeship.

Across the College-based teaching days, our specialist tutors will carry out an initial skills scan to help develop your knowledge and skills in a comprehensive range of topics including:

Responsibilities within Property Maintenance

Health and Welfare in the Workplace

General Carpentry, including Timber Stud Walls, Window Repairs, Fitting Internal Doors and Door Linings

Skirtings, Architraves and Patchwork Repairs

Ironmongery

Plaster Boarding and Skimming

Introduction to Plumbing and Electrics

Wall and Floor Tiling

You will also benefit from access to industry experts and local employers, who will share their insights to assist you with your next steps for employment, professional development or self-employment.

Skills Bootcamp in Property Maintenance – Learner Case Studies:

Chris's Story - Truro & Penwith College (https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/our-stories/detail/chriss-story/)

Maria's Story - Truro & Penwith College (https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/our-stories/detail/marias-story/)

Level – 2

Location – Truro Campus, College Road, Truro, TR1 3XX

Cost –

Thanks to funding from the Department for Education, there is no charge for individuals looking to re-train or upskill. SME employers will only need to pay 10% of the course fee if they enrol a member of staff (£257​), whilst large organisations will be asked to contribute 30% (£771​).

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