Supporting your child’s future
Providing services and facilities to our local communities
For more information or to book onto the Skills Bootcamps please email courses@itchen.ac.uk or contact Itchen College on 02380 446156
For more information or to book onto the Skills Bootcamps please email courses@itchen.ac.uk or contact Itchen College on 02380 446156
Elevate Your Career with Skills Bootcamps at Itchen College
At Itchen College, we’re proud to offer a growing range of Skills Bootcamps as part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee—flexible, sector-focused programmes designed to boost your employability, build your confidence, and open doors to new career opportunities.
Our Skills Bootcamps provide practical, employer-aligned training for adults aged 19+ looking to upskill, retrain, or step into a new profession. They’re an ideal route for adults returning to work, self-employed individuals, career changers, and those currently unemployed.
We currently offer Skills Bootcamps in:
Early Years
Prepare for meaningful roles in nurseries, pre-schools, and childcare settings. Develop strong knowledge of the EYFS, child development, safeguarding, behaviour support, paediatric first aid, food safety, and inclusive practice.
Health & Social Care
Gain sector-recognised training to enter a rewarding career in care. Develop essential knowledge in person-centred care, safeguarding, dementia awareness, mental health, first aid, professional practice, and supporting vulnerable individuals.
Customer Service
Our Customer Service Skills Bootcamp is funded by Hampshire County Council and is designed to equip learners with the essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed for a successful career in customer service, hospitality, or retail.
Join our Customer Service Bootcamp to gain experience, qualifications, and guaranteed interviews while developing the confidence and professional skills employers are looking for.
What Makes Skills Bootcamps Different?
Proven Results
With a 99% achievement rate and over 60% of learners progressing into employment, Itchen College’s Skills Bootcamps are helping adults build brighter futures while strengthening the local workforce.
Our Early Years Skills Bootcamps are funded by the Solent Growth Partnership and Hampshire County Council and are designed to equip learners with the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for a successful career in Early Years. You will learn about the EYFS, child development, equality and diversity and child centred care. You will achieve a Paediatric first aid and food safety qualification as well as the underpinning knowledge required to work in the sector. Employers will talk to you about the career opportunities available and you will have guaranteed interviews for real vacancies. You will receive 1:1 support and mentoring to support you during and after your Bootcamps to ensure that you have the best possible experience and achieve the outcome you are looking for.
This course is 75 hours.
Our Skills Bootcamps align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements, covering essential topics such as
You will find out what it is like to work in the sector, the range of job opportunities available and you will meet employers.
If you are unemployed or employed but ready for career change there is no cost.
This course is 75 hours
Our Health and Social Care Skills Bootcamps are designed to equip learners with the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for a successful career in the health and social care sector. You will gain knowledge of the 15 standards on the care certificate, have the chance to engage with local employers and achieve guaranteed interviews for real vacancies. You will receive 1:1 support and mentoring to support you during and after your Bootcamps to ensure that you have the best possible experience and achieve the outcome you are looking for.
Why should I do the course?
• Gain 3 recognised qualifications: Emergency First Aid at Work, Health and Safety & Food Hygiene
• Learn about the Care Certificate including Mental Health & Learning Disabilities
• Guaranteed interview with employers who have live vacancies from support workers to professional care assistants
• Support from experts to write a CV, prepare for interviews and apply for jobs
Where can this course lead?
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Social Worker
• Key Worker
• Health Care Assistant
• Residential Care Assistant
• Working for Hampshire Constabulary
• Young People’s Support Worker
• Working with a diverse range and ages of people
with Special Educational Needs
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If you are aged 19+ unemployed or employed but ready for career change there is no cost.
This course is 75 hours
Our Customer Service Skills Bootcamp is funded by Hampshire County Council and is designed to equip learners with the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for a successful career in customer service, hospitality, or retail.
Join our Customer Service Bootcamp to gain experience, qualifications and guaranteed interviews while developing the confidence and professional skills employers are looking for.
You will learn about excellent customer service, communication, teamwork, handling customer complaints, food safety and workplace standards within fast-paced customer-facing environments.
Employers will talk to you about the career opportunities available, progression pathways within the sector, and what they look for in successful team members. You will have guaranteed interviews for real vacancies and receive 1:1 support and mentoring during and after your Bootcamp to help you achieve the outcome you are looking for.
This course is 60 hours.
What will I learn?
Our Skills Bootcamp covers essential topics such as:
Customer service excellence
Communication and teamwork
Working effectively in busy environments
Handling difficult situations and customer complaints
Food safety, hygiene, and workplace standards
Time management, prioritisation, and problem solving
Confidence, resilience, and professional behaviour
Employability skills, CV writing, and interview preparation
You will find out what it is like to work in hospitality and retail environments, explore career opportunities within the sector, and meet employers.
Benefits to Learners:
A comprehensive training package
1:1 support and mentoring
Guaranteed interviews
Additional support with employability skills
Support to apply for roles, practice interviews, and highlight your skills and strengths
Insight into progression opportunities within hospitality and retail
If you are aged 19+, unemployed or employed but ready for a career change, there is no cost.
This course runs Monday- Friday for three weeks
9.30am-2.30pm
Venue: Havant United Reform Church, North Street, Havant, PO9 1PP
This course runs Monday- Friday for three weeks
9.30am-2.30pm
Venue: Wells Place Centre, Wells Place, Eastleigh, SO50 5LJ
This course runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday for 3 weeks
9.30am – 2.30pm
Venue: Masonic Hall, Albion Place, Southampton, SO14 2DD
This course runs Monday – Friday for 3 weeks
10am – 2.30pm
Venue: Fareham Live, Osborn Road, Fareham, PO16 7DB
This course runs Monday – Friday
9.30am – 2.30pm
Venue: Leonardo Hotel, Charlotte Place, Southampton, SO14 0TB
This course runs on the following dates
9.30am – 2.30pm
Venue: Havant United Reform Church, North Street, Havant, PO9 1PP
For more information or to book onto the Skills Bootcamps please contact Itchen College on 02380 446156 or email courses@itchen.ac.uk
“I truly appreciate all the support and guidance I’ve been given, starting from the training sessions. The dedication and effort have made a real difference, and I’m genuinely grateful for everything they’ve done to help me succeed. I would like to say thank you, and all the hard work Itchen College do support people into work.” – Gigi
“I have been offered work with my local store; I have an interview on Thursday and will accept if offered. I know all the other staff and they are all keen for me to join them. I feel that my life is turning around in every way; I needed the confidence I gained through meeting you and doing your fabulous course.” – Katarzyna
“I’m really enjoying the course – it’s been a great experience so far. I’ve learned lots of new things, and it’s definitely encouraged me to take on the challenge of learning new skills. It’s also been great to meet new people and learn more about how things work here in the UK. Having classes every day is actually really helpful – it keeps me motivated and gives me a reason to leave the house each morning with a bit of excitement.” – Ryan
Jo Brooke
Position: Director of Community Education, Business Development and Partnerships
Phone: 02380 435636 EXT 308
Email: jbrooke@itchen.ac.uk
