Bootcamp & SWAP Bundles​

Meeting specific industry needs. Helping learners build confidence, core skills, ​and career pathways in green sectors.​

In partnership with NAPIT Training

Quantum Training, in partnership with NOCN Group, has developed tailored Skills Bootcamps and SWAPs (Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes) to support individuals in launching meaningful careers across construction, green energy, and education and importantly bringing industry into the classroom. These bundles are ideal for learners seeking to take their first steps into retrofit, sustainability, or educational support roles.​

Quantum has played a key role in designing and facilitating the development of these solutions, in collaboration with NOCN Group, to address industry needs. Our primary focus is on retrofit and low carbon technologies, ensuring that these training pathways meet the evolving demands of the sector.​

We work closely with Further Education colleges and employers to equip learners with the right mix of practical knowledge, recognised qualifications, and job-focused experience. Additionally, we place a strong emphasis on bringing learning into the classroom, further extending and reinforcing the skill sets of tomorrow’s workforce and preparing them for the challenges of a sustainable future.​
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Program Type
Description
Duration
Green Skill Bootcamp

Intensive training focused on green skills: sustainability, energy efficiency, and renewable technologies. Aimed at helping individuals enter or transition into green sectors. These bootcamps are part of the UK government’s commitment to support the transition to a net-zero economy. 

Typically, 6–10 weeks

Skills-Based Work Academy Programme

A program designed to provide targeted training and practical experience in key skills required for employment. These programs are focused on industries such as green skills, and offer both classroom-based learning and work placements. 

Up to 6 weeks 

Program Type
Green Skill Bootcamp
Description

Intensive training focused on green skills: sustainability, energy efficiency, and renewable technologies. Aimed at helping individuals enter or transition into green sectors. These bootcamps are part of the UK government’s commitment to support the transition to a net-zero economy. 

Duration

Typically, 6–10 weeks

Program Type
Skills-Based Work Academy Programme
Description

A program designed to provide targeted training and practical experience in key skills required for employment. These programs are focused on industries such as green skills, and offer both classroom-based learning and work placements. 

Duration

Up to 6 weeks

Target Market

Supports a circular economy by ensuring all stakeholders benefit – from young people (SWAPS) entering the sector to experienced professionals (Bootcamps).

Recognises that while some roles may have physical limits, there is still a need to keep skilled workers active and engaged.​

Encourages experienced professionals to transition from site-based roles into teaching, even if they haven’t followed academic routes before.​

Highlights education as a valuable second career pathway for those with industry experience.​

Helps transfer knowledge from older generations to new entrants, keeping vital skills alive in the sector.​

Promotes a continuous exchange of learning and experience, supporting personal development and long-term industry growth.​

SWAPs are a partnership between Jobcentres, employers and training providers, who together agree the content of sector-specific training needed to fill job vacancies.

SWAPs are instigated by Jobcentres after an approach has been made by an employer looking to fill job vacancies. Training providers with good links to businesses can approach Jobcentres to discuss running SWAPs.

Pathways to help young people (16 to 24) ‘not in employment, education or training’, or at risk of NEET, find their first job or put them on a career path.

Working Futures for adults who are disadvantaged in the labour market, and who need personal support to find work or better work.

Stakeholders

Targeted Skills Bootcamps to Support the Net Zero Transition​
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Government and Public Sector Bodies

Department for Education (DfE) - Oversees and funds Skills Bootcamps as part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee.
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - Leads on SWAPs to support unemployed individuals.
Local Authorities and Mayoral Combined Authorities - Deliver local training priorities.
Jobcentre Plus - Refers participants to SWAPs and helps align them with employment needs.
2

Training Providers

Further Education colleges, independent training providers, and nonprofits deliver the content.
3

Employers

Hiring partners/employers commit to offering interviews.
4

Learners/Participants

Individuals seeking new careers, upskilling, or returning to work.
Includes those unemployed (especially for SWAPs) and employed learners (for Bootcamps).
5

Awarding Bodies and Industry Bodies

NOCN Group accredit and ensure training quality.
Sector skills councils or panels guide content relevance.
6

Community and Third Sector Organisations

Charities and community groups help engage hard-to-reach learners and provide wraparound support.

Industry Experts in Education

Experience Industy Experts (EIEs)
Informed
Selection of
Candidates
Informed Selection of Candidate
Collaborative Practice
(TEAM-TEACHING)
Educational Trainers (ETs)
College to provide ETs and FTLs
Quantum and NOCN Group courses,
bootcamp & SWAP bundles
Full Time Learners (FTLs)
APPRENTICE WORK PLACEMENTS
Employers (EPs)
Bootcamps and SWAPS tailored to accommodate
industry and learners​

Bundles

A bundle in the context of these courses, units and qualifications is a structured grouping of related course packages that share a common qualification type, subject area, delivery format, and target age group. Each bundle is designed to provide a focused learning pathway aligned with specific educational or vocational objectives.​
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Our Bootcamp Bundles​

Targeted Skills Bootcamps to Support the Net Zero Transition​
To drive green skills uptake, Quantum and NOCN Group have developed a series of industry-specific Skills Bootcamps that directly address key barriers — from educator shortages to basic skills gaps, ensuring inclusive, job-ready training pathways.
SERT
–
Level 2 Sustainable Energies and Renewable Technologies​
ESOL
–
English for Speakers of Other Languages​
AET
–
Award in Education and Training​

Health & Safety is a part of all bundles (1-6) and a CSCS card is available for bundles 1-4

Bundle 1 – SERT (ESOL) Skills Bootcamp​

Bundle 2 – SERT (Maths) Skills Bootcamp​

Support foundational skills for those entering technical training, ensuring no one is excluded due to language or numeracy barriers.​

Bundle 3 – Retrofit Advice (ESOL) Skills Bootcamp​

Bundle 4 – Retrofit Advice (Maths) Skills Bootcamp​

Prepares learners with key retrofit awareness and advice capabilities, combined with basic skills, enabling broader participation from underrepresented groups.​

Bundle 5 – SERT (AET) Skills Bootcamp​

Bundle 6 – Retrofit Advice (AET) Skills Bootcamp​

Support the transition of experienced tradespeople and professionals into teaching roles through the Award in Education and Training (AET). Bundle 5 (SERT) focuses on addressing the green educator gap by helping skilled trades become trainers, while Bundle 6 (Retrofit Advice) enables retrofit specialists to pass on their expertise and embed retrofit knowledge within local training ecosystems.​

These bootcamps build capacity across the whole skills pipeline — from entry-level learners to future trainers — and directly support:​

  • LSIP delivery and employer confidence,​
  • College readiness for green course rollout,​
  • SME engagement through accessible, modular training,​
  • And a national move toward standardised, inclusive green skills provision.​

What Learners Gain

A bundle in the context of these courses, units and qualifications is a structured grouping of related course packages that share a common qualification type, subject area, delivery format, and target age group. Each bundle is designed to provide a focused learning pathway aligned with specific educational or vocational objectives.​

Vocational: Modules in energy efficiency, retrofit advice or teaching. With Maths or English skills delivered in real world context​

Recognised learning qualifications: NOCN Group certificates valued by employers and training providers​

Flexible Learning: Delivered in ways to accommodate work and home life​

Open to:

A bundle in the context of these courses, units and qualifications is a structured grouping of related course packages that share a common qualification type, subject area, delivery format, and target age group. Each bundle is designed to provide a focused learning pathway aligned with specific educational or vocational objectives.​

Learners who want to strengthen their English or Maths​

Industry individuals focused on helping teaching or advisory roles to transition the workforce​

Government guidance for Bootcamps​

Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs)​

SWAPs (Sector-based Work Academy Programmes) are short, intensive training offers for jobseekers who are ready to get back into work. Designed around local job opportunities and employer needs, these programmes help learners gain practical skills, work experience, and direct access to employment routes.​

These programmes usually run for up to six weeks and include a guaranteed job interview or application support.​
A rotary isolator and circuit breaker
A galvanised connection box for testing
Simulates the ability for EVs to back-feed into the grid, preparing learners for future-ready installations

Flexible routes into work​

Several of our Bundles can also be delivered as SWAPs. ​
These include:​

Bundle 1 – SERT (ESOL) SWAP​

Bundle 2 – SERT (Maths) SWAP​

Bundle 3 – Retrofit Advice (ESOL) SWAP​

Bundle 4 – Retrofit Advice (Maths) SWAP​

This gives learners and providers flexibility in how programmes are delivered, depending on local needs and funding routes.​

What’s included?​

A bundle in the context of these courses, units and qualifications is a structured grouping of related course packages that share a common qualification type, subject area, delivery format, and target age group. Each bundle is designed to provide a focused learning pathway aligned with specific educational or vocational objectives.​

Pre-employment training tailored to sector demands​

Work experience placements with local employers​

Help with job applications and guaranteed interviews​

Continued access to benefits, plus support with travel and childcare​

Open to:

A bundle in the context of these courses, units and qualifications is a structured grouping of related course packages that share a common qualification type, subject area, delivery format, and target age group. Each bundle is designed to provide a focused learning pathway aligned with specific educational or vocational objectives.​

Jobseekers aged 16+ on Universal Credit, JSA or ESA​

Also open to Returners aged 50+​

Anyone looking to re-enter the workforce with new skills and real work experience​

Trade ailments that mean you are still able to work but are seeking less physically demanding roles where you can utilise your years of expertise and impart your industry knowledge​

Government guidance for SWAPs​
All Bootcamp and SWAP bundles are supported through UK Government funding streams including the Adult Education Budget, National Skills Fund, and Skills Bootcamp funding. Additional employer support incentives are available for green sector placements.​

Building the 
Green Workforce of Tomorrow

At Quantum Training, we are driven to address the UK’s Green Skills shortage by providing world-class training solutions in low carbon technologies, sustainable building practices and retrofitting. 

Together, let’s empower the next generation green workforce

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