Funded by the Mayor of London and the Department for Education (Skills for Life).
Construction (Carpentry)
A practical Skills Bootcamp delivered by Forum for Sustainable New Venture. The focus is Carpentry, with partner employers also offering roles in Scaffolding, Plumbing, and Painting & Decorating. It’s short, flexible training with hands-on learning and clear pathways to interviews, apprenticeships and jobs.
- Employer-connected, hands-on training focused on Carpentry
- Support with CVs and interviews; progression to apprenticeships
- For motivated starters or career-changers who can attend in London
What is a Skills Bootcamp?
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses for eligible Londoners aged 19+ that help you build job-ready skills and progress quickly into work. Funded by the Mayor of London and the Department for Education (Skills for Life).
Course Facts – Carpentry Trades into Construction (Level 2)
- Duration: 10 weeks (part-time, approximately 3 days per week)
- Delivery: Blended (in-person workshops + online learning)
- Tutor-led hours (GLH): 180 total (144 in-person; 36 online)
- Location: BLOQS, 2 Anthony Way, London N18 3QT
- Starts: Next cohorts from January 2026
- Weekly time: 8–12 hours
Eligibility
- 19+
- Living in London
- Right to work in the UK
- Not in full-time education
Outcomes & Support
- Guaranteed interview with construction employers
- Support into entry-level carpentry roles or apprenticeships
- CV and interview coaching
- Reasonable adjustments available
