Construction Skills Taster: Carpentry​/Brickwork Boot Camp

ACE Training - Construction Skills Taster Programme

ACE Training

Training providers

Location

Oxfordshire

Age required

16+

Number of positions

15+

Pay

N/A

Thinking about a career in construction? Our Construction Skills Taster Programme is a great way to gain hands-on experience, learn new skills and get ahead before starting our Pre-Apprentice programme in September.

You can choose to start on one of the following pathways:

• Carpentry Kick-Start
• Brickwork Boot Camp

If you change your mind, there is flexibility to switch pathways during the course, giving you the chance to try different trades.

To give learners more flexibility during the summer period, the programme now runs as two separate three-week courses where students will attend Wednesday – Friday each week.

Intake 1
Wednesday 15 July – Friday 31 July

Intake 2
Wednesday 3 August – Friday 21 August

We offer a free minibus service from Bicester, Banbury and Witney, however places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

"This programme is great as it gives you a good insight and understanding into the trade and allows you to get to know your tutors and the team and make friends before the September start."

— Scott, 2025 learner

To reserve your place or to discuss your options

or ring the centre and speak to any of us on

You are also welcome to sign up for both intakes if you would like to try both trades or just keep busy all summer!

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