Who is this course for

This bootcamp is for students aged 19+ who want to change to a career in technology.  The specific focus of this bootcamp is UI/UX design, a subject highly relevant to the South West’s creative economy. Students should have aspirations for a career in the creative industries using digital technology. They may be interested in web design, UX/UI design, agile project management and/or app development. While some previous knowledge is desirable, the most important factor is a positive mindset, desire and commitment.

The delivery model is entirely online and provides the opportunity for participants to combine learning with other life commitments.  In addition to classroom-based learning, students will also be provided with opportunities to practice and demonstrate their skills throughout.

Students are expected to spend a number of hours outside of teaching on independent study to support their learning. You will be supported by lecturers during independent study with the provision of drop in sessions.

Eligibility

Learners must:

• Be aged 19+
• Have the right to live and work in the UK
• Agree to provide mandatory personal data and supplementary information on your employment outcomes for up to eight months following completion of the Skills Bootcamp
• Be looking for a new job role related to creative computing/web development/ UX and UI design, or increased responsibility/promotion to a different role that utilises the skills acquired through this short course
• Live in the South West region (includes Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Dorset)
• Have not completed a DfE funded bootcamp in the last two years

Creating pathways to employment

How has the Skills Bootcamp been designed/created with employer input?

Working with established employer partnerships comprising individual businesses  and also business representative bodies like the Chambers of Commerce to  ensure programme meets needs of broad range of SME’s and larger employers.   Content validated with subset of employers prior to delivery to ensure alignment with skills demand.

How are employers involved in the delivery of this Skills Bootcamp?

Employers feature through Weeks 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12 as well as initial consultation on the programme design and content per above..  This involvement comprises assistance with mock interviews, employer networking events, employer involvement in project assessment and the provision of 1-2-1 employer mentoring to achieve employment outcomes.

 What are the routes to employment following successful completion?

Bath Spa University will provide employability and soft skills content running throughout the bootcamp. We are running a current employability programme called RESTART aimed at getting adults impacted by the pandemic back into work. This proposal takes the same proven content on employability – CV writing, Interview techniques, personal statement creation. This programme also provides techniques in confidence, resiliency, communication and problem solving techniques. In addition to traditional classroom based learning delivery, the bootcamps will provide opportunities for these skills to be practiced and displayed throughout the programme.  We will encourage mentorship via bootcamp alumni and for the first bootcamp via extended college and university staff.

Bath Spa University have established employability pathways that we will guide participants through. The path to employment process will start by circulating details of participants to all employers and employer representative bodies on enrolment. Regular networking events will be held for participants to introduce themselves to those employers with planned or committed vacancies. Once candidates have made their employer preferences, the programme will then support the candidate through the application and interview process. This structured framework will meet the minimum requirements of 100% interviews with 75% of attendees progressing to new jobs