Construction Landscaping: Brighton & Hove Skills Bootcamp

Are you a resident in Brighton & Hove looking to begin your landscape construction career, or already work in the field but would like to upskill and boost your career prospects?

Our Skills Bootcamp in Construction Landscaping is the first of it’s kind to encompass both theory and legislative training in a one-stop-shop. Designed alongside industry leaders, successful completion of this course will enable you to apply for exciting job roles where prior training and knowledge is a mandatory requirement. 

Students will meet like-minded students who are at the same career stage which gives them the opportunity to forge a network and community within the industry whilst they study.   

Course Cost

This Skills Bootcamp is FREE for learners who meet the eligibility criteria. 

Delivery & Attendance

This course will be delivered in person at One Garden Brighton. 100% attendance is required.

For some modules, there will be some pre-reading work ahead of attendance. 

The practical sessions are designed so that students put into practice the theory that they have learnt in the classroom.   

• Site surveying and setting out measurements to a plan  
• Fence erection (Close panel fencing) 
• Block paving & Brick laying inc. Lime mortar management & Introduction to flintwork including repairs. 
• Emergency First Aid at Work 
• SSSTS Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (CITB)
• Lantra Location and Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT & Genny) 
• Lantra Abrasive Wheel Machines
• Introduction to hand tools and safe use & Introduction to power tools and safe use  

You will be assessed through both practical an theory assessments. 

FAQs

Is this course suitable to study alongside employment?  

This is a Skills Bootcamp and is designed specifically to enhance your job prospects, however you will required to attend for a 3 week block Monday – Friday so may need to be agreed with your line manager. 

This course is suitable for those currently working in or seeking employment within the landscape construction sector.

• Applicants must be at least 19 years old
• Applicants must live in Brighton and Hove
• No previous experience required, but a passion for the outdoors is a must
• 100% attendance is a mandatory requirement
• Applicants can not already be on a course receiving funding
• All applicants will be interviewed prior to being offered a place on the course. 

Students will be required to purchase PPE prior to the course. Information on PPE will be sent following enrolment.