Skills Bootcamps

Advanced training programmes for jobseekers, employees and businesses based in and around East & West Sussex

Skills for Life - Skills Bootcamps

Grow Your Future with Skills Bootcamps

Our East & West Sussex Skills Bootcamps are fully funded, advanced training programmes giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track career progression.

Whether you're an existing job seeker, self employed or directly employed (PAYE), our fully funded courses have been designed in collaboration with employers and sector bodies to provide you with the necessary skills to secure employment, additional work/contracts or promotion/additonal responsibilities in your current workplace.

East & West Sussex businesses can use our Skills Bootcamps as a cost effective way to identify and hire new staff or even upskill their existing workforce.

If you have any questions about our Skills Bootcamp courses, please do email us on skillsbootcamps@plumpton.ac.uk

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RHS Green Careers Open Day | One Garden Brighton

Saturday 18th April | 10am - 2pm

The event will feature a variety of exhibitors showcasing employers and volunteering opportunities linked to plant-based careers. You’ll also hear from industry professionals and students through guest talks offering advice and inspiration for your own career journey.

East Sussex Skills Bootcamps

Canine Hydrotherapy for Muscular Practitioners

Dates: 15th April - 25th June 2026

Duration - 10 Weeks - Wednesday's and Thursday's

This skills bootcamp is aimed at aspiring hydrotherapists who are already in the animal therapies industry e.g. currently working as a veterinary physiotherapist. Learners will engage in reflective practice, enhance their clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills and understand the importance of working within their scope of practice. They will recognise the legal, ethical, and professional standards, obligations, and accountability required of a professional canine hydrotherapist

Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals

Dates: 1st July - 30th July 2026

Learners will gain an understanding of aquatic treadmill equipment, its maintenance, and the current health and safety standards in canine hydrotherapy. Learners will also understand the components involved in canine assessment and how to apply a clinical reasoned pathway to the process.

Construction Landscaping

Dates: NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED - REGISTER INTEREST NOW!

Kick-start or advance your career in landscape construction with our groundbreaking Skills Bootcamp - designed with industry leaders to equip you with essential practical, theoretical, and legislative training, while connecting you with a network of like-minded professionals and opening doors to roles that demand certified expertise.

Grounds & Estates Horticulture Operative

Dates: NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED - REGISTER INTEREST NOW!

Turn your passion for the outdoors into a career with this hands-on, industry-recognised course in amenity horticulture - perfect for beginners or those looking to upskill, offering practical and technical training across diverse landscapes to prepare you for a wide range of roles in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and green space management.

Dates: NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED - REGISTER INTEREST NOW!

Launch or enhance your career in the UK wine industry with this intensive, hands-on vinegrowing course - combining essential theory, practical vineyard training, and industry-recognised certifications to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and network needed to thrive in cool climate grape production and vineyard operations.

Arboriculture - Supervisor/Team Leader

Dates: NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED - REGISTER INTEREST NOW!

Take your arboriculture career to the next level with this dynamic Skills Bootcamp, designed for experienced arborists ready to step into leadership - combining advanced technical training, site management, compliance, and team supervision skills to prepare you for confident, competent leadership in today’s evolving tree care industry.

West Sussex Skills Bootcamps

Essential Training for Wine Sales in Hospitality

Dates: NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED - REGISTER INTEREST NOW!
Boost your career prospects in the wine industry with this free, intensive Skills Bootcamp in Essential Training for Wine Sales in Hospitality. Designed for those working in or seeking employment in wine sales and hospitality, the course combines an introduction to the UK wine industry, WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, and specialist training in wine tasting, sales, and fault identification. Alongside classroom learning, students gain practical skills in customer engagement, wine service, food and wine pairing and food hygine—equipping them to work confidently and professionally in wine hospitality.

Essential Vineyard Skills Bootcamp

Dates: NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED - REGISTER INTEREST NOW!

Upskill for free with this intensive vinegrowing course. Learn the essentials of vineyard work through a mix of classroom teaching and practical sessions, covering grape growing, vineyard operations, and the UK wine industry. Build technical knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and connect with others looking to start or progress their vineyard career.

Grounds & Estates Horticulture Operative Skills Bootcamp

Dates: NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED - REGISTER INTEREST NOW!

Turn your passion for the outdoors into a career with this hands-on, industry-recognised course in amenity horticulture - perfect for beginners or those looking to upskill, offering practical and technical training across diverse landscapes to prepare you for a wide range of roles in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and green space management.

Ground Based Arboriculture Skills Bootcamp

Dates: NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED - REGISTER INTEREST NOW!

Kickstart or advance your career in arboriculture with this free, practical Skills Bootcamp. Designed for newcomers and experienced workers alike, the course provides industry-recognised NPTC qualifications, hands-on training from experts, and essential knowledge to boost employability. Gain formal certificates of competence, build practical skills, and prepare for career progression in this growing sector.

Essential Winery Skills

Dates: NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED - REGISTER INTEREST NOW!

Upskill for free with this intensive winemaking course. Learn the fundamentals of wine chemistry, cellar work, and winery operations through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on practice. Gain practical skills like forklift driving and health & safety training, while experiencing real winery environments and visiting a commercial Sussex winery.