Skills Bootcamps

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

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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East Sussex
Skills Bootcamps

Viticulture

Dates: 17/11/25 - 12/12/25 OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Delivery: 5 days a week
Duration: 4 weeks (80 hours)
Value: £5,000

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/Tree Surgery

Dates: 12/01/26 - 13/03/26 OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Delivery: 2 days a week. Days of the week TBC
Duration: 9 weeks (126 hours)
Value: £5,000

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.

Artisan Butcher

Dates: 29/09/25 - 17/11/25 NOW FULLY BOOKED
Delivery: 2 days a week, Monday and Tuesday
Duration: 8 weeks (80 hours)
Value: £3,750

This practical and in-depth course is designed to support existing butchers, food industry workers, and those looking to transition into a butchery-related career. With a national shortage of skilled butchers - particularly those who are formally trained - this bootcamp offers a timely opportunity to gain essential skills and qualifications in a supportive learning environment.

Small Animal Hydrotherapy

Dates: 28/07/25 - 14/11/25 NOW FULLY BOOKED
Delivery: 3 days a week. Wednesday & Thursday in person & Friday online
Duration: 16 weeks (150 hours)
Value: £5,100

Unlock a rewarding career in small animal hydrotherapy with this Ofqual-regulated qualification, where you'll gain the expert knowledge, practical skills, and professional credentials to thrive in the industry - learning in cutting-edge facilities with a brand new hydrotherapy pool, underwater treadmill, and extensive hands-on experience in a real clinical setting.

Construction Landscaping

Dates: 28/07/25 - 15/08/25 NOW FULLY BOOKED
Delivery: 4 days a week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Duration: 3 weeks (80 hours)
Value: £4,000

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: 15/09/25 - 10/10/25 NOW FULLY BOOKED
Delivery: 4 / 5 days a week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (some Fridays may be required)
Duration: 4 weeks (80 hours)
Value: £3,250

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.

West Sussex
Skills Bootcamps

Grounds & Estates Horticulture Operative Skills Bootcamp

Dates: 08/12/25 - 06/02/26 OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Delivery: 2 - 3 days a week approx. (Full timetable will be shared with you once at the interview stage)
Duration: 7 weeks excluding Christmas half term (100 hours)
Value: £5500

Essential Winery Skills

Dates: 12/01/26 - 13/02/26 OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Delivery: 4 days a week for 4 weeks
Duration: 4 weeks (80 hours)
Value: £4500

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.

Essential Cellar Door Skills Bootcamp

Dates: 12/01/26 - 27/02/26 OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Delivery: 2-3 days a week for 7 weeks
Duration: 7 weeks (80 hours)
Value: £5000

Boost your career prospects in wine tourism with this free, intensive Skills Bootcamp in Cellar Door Sales. Designed for those working in or seeking employment at a Cellar Door, 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, and health & safety—equipping them to work confidently and professionally in a Cellar Door environment.

Ground Based Arboriculture Skills Bootcamp

Dates: 26/01/26 - 13/03/26 OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Delivery: 3 days a week
Duration: 7 weeks (90 hours)
Value: £5500

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 Vineyard Skills Bootcamp

Dates: 16/02/26 - 27/03/26 OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Delivery: 3 - 4 days per week for 6 weeks
Duration: 6 weeks (80 hours)
Value: £4500

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.